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Beer – #211 -Stone – Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België)

I know right, what madness is this  – Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België). Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) in the exotic sounding Escondido, California USA. When reading the name “Stone … Continue reading

September 25, 2013 · 7 Comments

Getting it right, beer and me, the brewery called…..

Back in June,  just after my birthday, I had a most unrewarding beer experience.  This was the Funk Estate – “Oh Lordy! And being as how beer makes you brave … Continue reading

September 24, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #209 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection IAPA

Want a Fine Belgium Style tribute ale – Top heavy caramel\malt beer with a seeming alcohol edge, ace, As an IAPA, *sadface*

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #208 – Pink Elephant – Mammoth

Right then – Pink Elephant Mammoth- a Strong Ale – be warned. Brewed by Pink Elephant – and they aim for a Brown Ale and they do that in their secret lair in Blenheim, … Continue reading

September 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #206 – Zeelandt – Pale Ale – a redux

It’s a revisit again – this time to the Zeealant – Pale Ale – although slightly differently this time from the Tap c/- Hopscotch Beer Company in Mt.Eden. Still Brewed … Continue reading

September 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Out and About – Mt.Eden

I was out and about today,  in Mt.Eden, Auckland, specifically to visit a new record shop ‘Southbound‘ since my last supplier had met an inglorious end. I haven’t brought any … Continue reading

September 13, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #205 – Wychwood -WychCraft

Continuing  my English beer redux – the Wychwood WychCraft, Brewed by Wychwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and that be in Witney, England, possible the middle … Continue reading

September 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #204 – Ringwood – Boondoggle

Ringwood Boondoggle – in a bottle – Brewed by Ringwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and they do that in Ringwood, England, where ever that is. I … Continue reading

September 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #203 – Epic and 8 Wired Brewing – I of the Zombie

A collaboration beer – I of the Zombie – a Black IPA,  with an ABV of 9%, or Epic Hop Zombie and the 8Wired iStout in one glass. See : Beer … Continue reading

September 8, 2013 · 6 Comments

Out and About – Skysport Grill Auckland Viaduct

Skysport Grill is New Zealand’s first purpose built genuine sports grill and bar, featuring 25+ sports viewing screens and 40+ beers on tap from all over. It has an exciting menu … Continue reading

September 7, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #200 – Harviestoun – Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18

200 beers that I’ve written about, and this one is #200 – A Harviestoun – Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18.  Seems appropriate that I get there with something a little … Continue reading

August 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #199 – Garage Projects – L’il Red Rye

I start tonight with a beer that’s been in the fridge for a while, because I’ve been looking forward to it, it’s a Garage Projects – L’il Red Rye. Brewed … Continue reading

August 17, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #195 – Chimay – Triple / Blanche (White) / Cinq Cents

Chimay Triple / Blanche (White) / Cinq Cents, Brewed by Chimay and this one in the Style of an  Abbey Tripel in Baileux, Belgium. The final in the group of three, Blue, Red and White. Chimay … Continue reading

July 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer #194 – Rogue – HazelNut Brown Nectar

And another of the seemingly endless concoctions from Rogue – this one Rogue HazelNut Brown Nectar. Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a dull as ditch water sounding  Brown Ale and they … Continue reading

July 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer #192 – Green Flash – Palate Wrecker

Green Flash Palate Wrecker – Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style of a  Imperial/Double IPA in sunny  California USA This is a 9.5%ABV – 4.9 Standard drinks – beer – in … Continue reading

July 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer #191 – Wigram – Kortegast Red Sparkling Ale (redux)

Wigram – Kortegast Red Sparkling Ale a revisit from a long time ago, when it was #21 on the list (May 2012). I have a friend who like this, and … Continue reading

July 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer #190 – Deep Creek Brewery – Little Armoured One

Deep Creek Brewery, Browns Bay, a hop skip and a jump from home,  This their “Little Armoured One” in the Style of an  Amber Ale , or American Amber Ale brewed … Continue reading

July 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer #188 – Hallertau – Stuntman

So Liquorland in Newmarket have the old school fill your own going on, and they rotate through beers of the week. This week the pick of them seems to be the  … Continue reading

June 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer #187 – Invercargill – Wasp Honey Pilsner

So this is a confusion in a bottle, is it a Pilsner, Golden or Wheat beer?

June 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

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