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 →
Beer #187 – Invercargill – Wasp Honey Pilsner
So this is a confusion in a bottle, is it a Pilsner, Golden or Wheat beer?
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 – #169 – Queenstown Brewers – 25oz Pilsner
Queenstown Brewers – 25oz Pilsner – Brewed by Queenstown Brewers in the style of a Pilsener and of course from Queenstown, New Zealand 330ml bottle of a 5% ABV beer (1.3 standard drink … 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 →




