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Beer – #303 – Gösser – Gösser Beer (Export)

A Can. A gift. Gösser Beer (Export). It’s been sulking at the back of the fridge for ages. Brewed by Gösser (Brau Union) in the style of a Pale Lager and I’m being all continental … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #302 – Zipfer – Pils

Zipfer – “Ein Glas heller Freude (“A glass of delightful joy”, play on words – “helle Freude” means “delightful joy”, but “Helles” is also a type of beer) Brewed by Zipfer (Brau Union) in … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #301 – The Twisted Hop – Nokabollokov

bwahaha and so it’s back to reality with this  The Twisted Hop Nokabollokov. Brewed by The Twisted Hop in the style of an Imperial Stout in the lovely Christchurch, New Zealand. I know it’s … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #300 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee & Fig Oatmeal Stout (2013)

So, number 300, and a beer I have been so looking forward to. The last time I had this was at Beer #34. I liked it then. This is the … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · 10 Comments

Beer – #299 – Stone – Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale

Beer #299 then, the prequel ….. Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of  American Strong Ale and they are still on the road to Escondido, California USA Small though, being a … Continue reading

February 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #298 – Bear Republic – Racer X

Oh my yes, Bear Republic Racer X. I’ve been looking forward to having you in me. Brewed by Bear Republic Brewing Company in the style: of an Imperial/Double IPA that they do that in Healdsburg, California USA 650ml … Continue reading

February 14, 2014 · 5 Comments

Beer – #297 – Sierra Nevada – Narwhal Imperial Stout

I seem to be stuck in a groove, The Imperial Stout.  I continue with this a Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout. Single bottle of a 12 fl Oz, (355ml)  10.2% ABV, … Continue reading

February 9, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #296 – Eagle vs Dog – Episode 3 Hitch-Hikers Guide Don’t Panic

Yes indeed. Eagle vs Dog Episode 3 Hitch-Hikers Guide Don’t Panic – an Imperial Wheat From the Golden Eagle Brewery and brewed at Raindogs Brewing Co this one in the Style of a : Doppelbock and that’s the … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #295 – Ballast Point – Sea Monster

Slightly Different this one, the Ballast Point Sea Monster. Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial Stout and they are of course in San Diego, California USA At 10% ABV, 300 calories, and … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #293 – Ballast Point – Victory at Sea

Well indeed – from a tap into a takeaway growler – the Ballast Point Victory at Sea Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial/Strong Porter and they are of course in San … Continue reading

February 7, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #292 – Renaissance – Discovery American Pale Ale

This is one of the christmas beers I received – Renaissance Discovery American Pale Ale. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of an  American Pale Ale and it’s made in sunny Blenheim, New … Continue reading

February 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer- #291 – Townshend – Hollandale’s Premium Best

Something a bit more mainstream, a Townshend Hollandale’s Premium Best. Brewed by Townshend Brewery in this style of an Premium Bitter/ESB and that is the mysterious Upper Moutere, New Zealand. 500ml bottle, that’s just shy of … Continue reading

January 24, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #289 – Green Flash – Rayon Vert

Green Flash – Rayon Vert Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style of a  Belgian Ale and they are in, of course, San Diego, California USA. Green Flash even label this Belgium-Style-Pale Ale. This … Continue reading

January 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #286 – Yeastie Boys – His Majesty 2013

The latest beer – Yeastie Boys His Majesty 2013 From this nice people at Yeastie Boys brewed at Invercargill Brewery, this one in the style of a: Belgian Strong Ale and that’s all the thing … Continue reading

January 17, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #284 – Yeastie Boys – Her Majesty 2013

This  is the Yeastie Boys Her Majesty 2013, the companion to the His Majesty I also have in the fridge. Brewed by Yeastie Boys and Brewed at Invercargill Brewery this is in the Style of a … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer- #283 – Rochefort – Trappistes 10

Companion to the 8 – the Rochefort Trappistes 10 Brewed by Brasserie Rochefort in the style of a  Abt/Quadrupel they are of course in Rochefort, Belgium Simple 330 ml bottle, containing  2.94 standard drinks as it’s … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #281 – Dogfish Head – Palo Santo Marron

I wasn’t going to have a beer today, but events conspired and I feel the need for solace. This then the unusually named – Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron – Brewed by Dogfish … Continue reading

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #280 – Stone – Sublimely Self Righteous Ale

I pushed the boat out with a Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. brewed in the style of a  Black IPA, and you’ll find them in  Escondido, California USA This … Continue reading

January 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #279 – Liberty / Brothers – Oh Brother Pale Ale

I picked a litre of this today (yesterday, the day before this post), on my shopping trip – a Liberty / Brothers Oh Brother Pale Ale, from a tap, Brewed … Continue reading

January 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

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