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Beer – #121 – Yeastie Boys – His Majesty 2012

I stopped in at my local bottle shop on the way home, a particularly weird day at work that was pretty frustrating on a number of fronts, and I picked … Continue reading

February 21, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #119 – Hallertau – Maximus Humulus Lupulus

Hallertau Maximus Humulus Lupulus. Brewed by Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant in the styleof an American Strong Ale, in Auckland. Strong Ale? It says Pale Ale on the label. The fiercely floral and fragrant … Continue reading

February 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #118 – Coronado – Red Devil

The Red Devil they say an Imperial Red Ale –  Brewed by Coronado Brewing Company in the style of an  American Strong Ale, in of all places Coronado, California ‘merica. Talking it up … Continue reading

February 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #117 – Moa – Imperial Stout

The Moa Imperial Stout is something I’ve been thinking about having for a while. Brewed by Moa Brewing CompanyIn the style of a : Imperial Stout Blenheim, New Zealand. This is making a … Continue reading

February 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #116 – Liberty – Yakima Scarlet

The Liberty – Yakima Scarlet. Brewed by Liberty Brewing  In the style: American Strong Ale and they do that of course in New Plymouth, New Zealand Of course. It’s been a while since … Continue reading

February 6, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #115 – Brew Moon – Olé Molé

Brew Moon (NZ) Olé Molé beer – Brewed by Brew Moon Brewing Company in the styleof a Spice/Herb/Vegetable and that trickery happens in Amberley, North Canterbury, New Zealand. 500mls (pint) of a 5% … Continue reading

January 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #114 – Hallertau – 1, 2, 3 and 4

This then from Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant is Hallertau #1, #2, #3 and #4. All delivered in a 330ml bottle. Hallertau Luxe a Kolsch Beer at 4.5% ABV Hallertau Statesman a Pale Ale at 5.3% ABV Hallertau Copper Tart … Continue reading

January 9, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #113 – Wanaka – Brewski

Honest it’s called Brewski. Brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the styleof a Bohemian Pilsener and they do that in good old Wanaka, New Zealand, where they have a lake! A 330ml bottle  of … Continue reading

January 6, 2013 · 6 Comments

Beer – #110 – Mike’s – Organic Single American Pale Ale

Mike’s Organic Single American Pale Ale. 500ml of a 6.7% ABV beer that needs drinking, and just because I can. It’s Brewed by Mike’s Organic Brewery  in the style of … Continue reading

December 31, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer- #109 – Dale’s – Dopplebock

Dale’s Dopplebock brewed by the Dale’s Brewing Co. in the style of a  Doppelbock, in Nelson, New Zealand, where it all appears to be happening. In accordance with the style’s Teutonic heritage Dale’s … Continue reading

December 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #108 – Leffe – Blonde

Leffe Blonde, brewed by  InBev Belgium in the Style of a  Belgian Ale in Leuven, Belgium. “Leffe Blond is a pale abbey beer, with a full, sunny, golden colour. It has a smooth and … Continue reading

December 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #107 – Stoke Bomber – Kiwi Pale Ale

McCashin Family Original Stoke Bomber Kiwi Pale Ale 🙂 brewed by the  McCashin Family Brewery in the Style of an  Amber Ale in sunny sunny Nelson, New Zealand. “Our Stoke Bomber IPA is … Continue reading

December 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #106 – Coronado – Frog’s Breath IPA

Coronado Frog’s Breath IPA – brewed at the Coronado Brewing Company in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and of course Coronado, is in  California ‘Merica. A classic west coast IPA brewed with … Continue reading

December 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer- #105 – Wanaka Beerworks – Oompa Loompa

Yes, Wanaka Beerworks Oompa Loompa av7.5% ABV beer in a 330ml bottle ( 2 standard drinks )  and it’s brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the sttyle of a : Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer and they do that … Continue reading

December 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #104 – Wanaka Beerworks – Zar

Wanaka Beerworks Zar –Brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the Style of an Imperial Stout, and they’re doing this trick in Wanaka, New Zealand. Trick, well yes, Russian Imperial Stout meets Belgian Trappist Monk. Shutup! A … Continue reading

December 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #103 – Epic – Mayhem

On the premise that it can’t get worse for me, only better now it’s the turn of   an Epic Mayhem to step up . Epic Brewing Company   brewed at the … Continue reading

December 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #102 – Tuatara – Double Trouble APA

This is from the Tuatara Brewing Company in the style of an  Imperial/Double IPA And that do this all the way  south in sunny Paraparaumu, New Zealand Calling Double Trouble a “hop showcase” might imply … Continue reading

December 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer- #100 – 8 Wired – Superconductor

Well, we’re 100 not out, literally, since so far my the beers have all been from the bottle shop and enjoyed in the pleasure of the home. Makes me a … Continue reading

December 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #99 -Renaissance Enlightenment Series – Great Punkin

How could I resist a beer called Great Punkin ? Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a  Spice/Herb/Vegetable her and they’re of course in  Blenheim, Malborough, New Zealand Great Punkin” Brewed with … Continue reading

December 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

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