Beer #186 – Wigram – Harvard Honey Ale
was expecting more amber than chestnut in the colour, and more sweet than bitter in the taste. But is is a good drinking beer, if you like a bitter, if you were after a honey Amber Ale then you should be looking elsewhere.
Beer #185 – Yeastie Boys – Golden Perch
This is the sort of beer that you should find on tap in bars, because then I’d go more often. It’s a fine taste profile and it’s lower ABV value makes it a great beer to enjoy a few times without getting yourself all in trouble.
Beer – #183 – Galbraith – NZ Pale Ale
Brewed by Galbraith Brewing Company in the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that right here in Auckland, New Zealand. Galbraith’s pub, also known as meeting Room … Continue reading
Beer – #182 – Moon Dog – Dasher’s Envy
Moon Dog Dasher’s Envy, a Fancy Christmas Ale, I was always a bit slow on things. This is Brewed by Moon Dog Craft Brewery in the style of a Belgian Strong Ale and … Continue reading
Beer – #181 – Brew Moon – Luna-Wit
Brew Moon, the New Zealand one, Luna-Wit – Brewed by Brew Moon Brewing Company in the style of a Wheat Ale from the town of Amberley, North Canterbury, New Zealand This is a … Continue reading
Beer- #179 – Left Coast – Hop Juice
On a theme then Left Coast Hop Juice, Brewed by Left Coast/Oggis Pizza and Brewing Company in the style of a Imperial/Double IPA in somewhere called Del Mar, California USA At Left Coast Brewing Co. we … Continue reading
Beer – #178 – Garage Project – Pernicious Weed
ah yes Garage Project Pernicious Weed, Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that in Windy Wellington, New Zealand. 650ml bottle of an 8% ABV … Continue reading
Beer – #176 – Schneider – Aventinus
Schneider Aventinus – Tap 6 – Brewed by Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn in the style of a Weizen Bock in Kelheim, Germany. bit like me then —– Deep and complex – … Continue reading
Beer – #175 – Schneider Weisse – Original
Schneider Weisse Original, Tap 7 – Unser Original – Brewed by Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn in the unsurprising style of a German Hefeweizen in Kelheim, Germany. Thus is a 500ml of a … Continue reading
Beer – #174 – Renaissance – Enlightenment Series – Scotch on Rye 70/- Ale
For a Friday then, the Renaissance Enlightenment Series Scotch on Rye 70/- Ale. ..it means ’70 shilling’ (sigh, OK, I will tell the whole story). We were asked to make … Continue reading
Beer – #173 – Renaissance – Enlightenment Series – The Age of Raisin
AND it’s back home to NZ and ironically a Belgium style beer – Renaissance Enlightenment Series The Age of Raisin. of course Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a Belgian … Continue reading
Beer – #172 – Rogue – Brutal IPA
yes indeed, Rogue Brutal IPA, Brewed by Rogue Ales IN the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA) and that all takes place in Newport, Oregon USA Brutal combines Oregon hops with English Malts. The Oregon … Continue reading
Beer – #171 – Verhaeghe – Duchesse De Bourgogne
Sunday, I’ve just been to the movies, I’ve switched on the UFC, and I’ve decided to have a single beer – this on the Verhaeghe – Duchesse De Bourgogne. Brewed … Continue reading
Beer – #170 – Garage Project – Aro Noir
Garage Project – Aro Noir – I’ve been looking forward to this – Brewed by Garage Project in the Style of a Stout and they’re all about Wellington, New Zealand for those … Continue reading
Beer – #168 – Queenstown Brewers – Steam Brew
Another new find – Queenstown Brewers – Steam Brew – Brewed by Queenstown Brewers in the Style of a California Common and not surprisingly they do this in Queenstown, New Zealand. 330ml bottle 5.9% … Continue reading
Beer – #167 – Berthold Keller – Super Strength
Well this was a gift. A Can of beer. A Can!!! Berthold Keller – Super Strength – Brewed by Martens in the style of a Strong Pale Lager/Imperial Pils and they’re in Bocholt, … Continue reading
Beer – #166 – Mountain Goat – Fancy Pants Amber Ale
Mountain Goat – Rare Breed – in this case the Fancy Pants Amber Ale.m a beer from ‘strayer. Brewed by Mountain Goat Beer in the unsurprising style of an Amber Ale and … Continue reading
Beer – #165 – 8 Wired – Grand Cru 2011
All Poshed up with this then : 8 Wired Grand Cru 2011 – Brewed by 8 Wired Brewing in the style of a : Abt/Quadrupel and as always that’s all happening in Blenheim, New … Continue reading
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