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Beer – #164 – Geek – Coconut Porter

All in then on a Geek Coconut Porter- Brewed by Geek Beer in the style of a  Porter and they weave this magic in Windy Wellington, New Zealand Never had a Geek beer – but … Continue reading

May 10, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #163 – Garage Project – Red Rocks

Garage Project – Red Rocks – Brewed by Garage Project in the Style: Amber Ale in Wellington, New Zealand All a bit special. 650ml bottle, 7.5% ABV – 3.6 Standard Drink units. Red … Continue reading

May 3, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #162 – St Peters – Suffolk Gold

Change of pace again , this time to a St Peters Suffolk Gold in the style of a Premium Bitter/ESB – Brewed by St Peters (UK)  in Bungay, England 500ml bottle, 4.9%ABV,  2.45 … Continue reading

May 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #160 – Brewaucracy – Smoko

A Smoked Lager from a new brewer – Brewed by Brewaucracy in the style of a  Smoked and they do this all in the ‘Tron – Hamilton, New Zealand. A 500ml bottle, … Continue reading

May 2, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #159 – Garage Project – Hops on Pointe

Garage Project Hops on Pointe – a beer for the New Zealand Ballet. Brewed by Garage Project In the style of a Premium Lager and they do that in a garage in Wellington, New … Continue reading

April 28, 2013 · 4 Comments

Beer – #147 – Dogfish Head – 60 Minute IPA

The Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Brewed by Dogfish Head Breweryin the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA) in Milton, Delaware USA Our flagship beer. A session India Pale Ale brewed with Warrior, Amarillo & … Continue reading

April 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #158 – Lindemans – Gueuze Cuvée René

Ok don’t judge me,  Lindemans – Gueuze Cuvée René. It looked pretty on the shelf.  Brewed by Brouwerij Lindemans in the style of a  Lambic – Gueuze and that in the mysterious … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #157 – Adnams – Innovation

Old Blighty calls every now and again and I found it hard to pass up on this, and Adnams Innovation.  Brewed by Adnams In the style of India Pale Ale (IPA) in the … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #156 – AleSmith – X Extra Pale Ale

Still in the US of A then with an AleSmith X Extra Pale Ale. Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company In the style of a American Pale Ale and that’s all happening in San … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #155 – Dogfish Head – Chicory Stout

So then, my first from this brewery – Dogfish Head Chicory Stout – Brewed by Dogfish Head Brewery in the style of a  Stout and thats all happening in  Milton, Delaware USA (and I had … Continue reading

April 25, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #154 – Stone – Smoked Porter

Anzac day. I’m going to try a Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean, not for any reason of remembrance just because it’s time for a beer. Mostly.  Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. … Continue reading

April 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #153 – Stone – Pale Ale

Back to the US of A for the next up a Stone – Pale Ale. Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of a  American Pale Ale Escondido, California USA 5.4% ABV (1.51 … Continue reading

April 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #152 – 8 Wired – Tall Poppy India Red Ale

Back to something from a more established NZ brewery – the 8 Wired Tall Poppy India Red Ale – 8 Wired Brewing which is brewed at Renaissance Brewing, this one in the style … Continue reading

April 20, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #151 – Zeelandt – Pale Ale

The second of the two beers– this one the Pale Ale – Brewed by Zeelandt Brewing Co of course in the style of a English Pale Ale and that’s in sunny … Continue reading

April 20, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #150 – Zeelandt – Helles

Something a bit new – Zeelandt – Helles – Brewed by Zeelandt Brewing Co in the style of a  Dortmunder/Helles– and they’re in Napier, New Zealand This Bavarian styled lager has a … Continue reading

April 19, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #149 – Renaissance – Tribute Barley Wine (2011)

Renaissance – Tribute Barley Wine (2011) , at 10.8% ABV in a 330 0ml bottle (2.81 standard drink units) this is a bit of a finisher. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the … Continue reading

April 14, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #146 – Anchor – Steam Beer

Anchor Steam Beer, the second of a pair of Anchor Beers that I brought. Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company in the style of a California Common – and similarly that’s from – San Francisco, California USA … Continue reading

April 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – # 145 – Anchor – Liberty Ale

Anchor Liberty Ale – one of two I brought this week  – Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company in the style of a American Pale Ale and it’s from the wonderful city of San … Continue reading

April 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #144 – Rogue – Imperial India Pale Ale (I²PA)

omg omg omg – A Rogue – Imperial India Pale Ale (I²PA), which even without opening it looks like a work of art, ceramic covered glass with stopper. Brewed by Rogue Ales … Continue reading

April 12, 2013 · 1 Comment

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