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Big Night In!

It’s the festive season, when workplace parties begin to kick in, and tonight I find myself with the prospect of being home alone.  MrsPdubyah is off the “Foodstore” down on … Continue reading

November 24, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #97 – Mike’s – Organic Vanilla Coffee Porter

his is a beer that I would give your money back if you brought it and failed to enjoy as a Coffee Porter, or a Vanilla Coffee Porter. Get

November 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #96 – Rogue – Dead Guy Ale

Dead Guy Ale, Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a  Heller Bock, and they do that in  Newport, Oregon USA. The Heller Bock is primarily a malty beer … Continue reading

November 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #95 – Left Coast – Voo Doo American Stout

Left Coast Voo Doo American Stout Brewed by Left Coast/Oggis Pizza and Brewing Company in the style of a  Stout, and normally you’d find them in  Del Mar, California USA, but tonight at my … Continue reading

November 14, 2012 · Leave a comment

Not being able to count and the beer list get closer to 100

The Beer List is upto 94! so far, so the next one is 95. I’d like to get to 100 on a special thing. I know this because when I … Continue reading

November 12, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #92 – Dale’s – American Amber Ale

Dale’s –  American Amber Ale by  Dale’s Brewing Co. Brewed at West Coast Brewing in the Style of an Amber Ale, and we’re back on local soil sort of in Nelson, New Zealand. Oh and it’s … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #89 – Croucher- Pale Ale

Croucher- Pale Ale – that’s it, not much more… Brewed by Croucher Brewing in the Style of an American Pale Ale, and they are in Rotorua, which we of course call … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Restaurant Critic #3 – The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe

The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe was the venue for the big night out, MrsPdubyah and me, and another couple decided to have a bit of a thing, Not withstanding that … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #88 – Wigram Brewing Co. – Ginger Jerry

The Wigram Ginger Jerry bottle of 330ml sized 4% ABV beer, the quiet end of a night out. Brewed by Wigram Brewing Company, in the style of a Belgian White (Witbier), … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #86 – Valley Brewing Co – Muster

Valley Brewing Co – Muster – they’re in Geraldine this is a 4.4%ABV beer in a 330ml bottle. I bet you never had one of these. It’s a “Red Ale” … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #85 – Yeastie Boys – Pot Kettle Black

Yeastie Boys – Pot Kettle Black – a recommendation! This one is in the style of a Porter / American Porter The Yeastie Boys brew at the Invercargill Brewery, and for … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #84 – Yeastie Boys – Red Rackham

Yeastie Boys – Red Rackham –  Brewed at Invercargill Brewery, this one in the style of a Belgian Ale. 330ml bottle thereof, 6.8% ABV therein. Red Rackham is a redoubtable … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #83 – Hallertau – Barley Wine

Bit of a change of pace with a Hallertau Barley Wine*, which is Brewed by the Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant, not surprisingly in the style of a Barley Wine. This … Continue reading

October 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #81 – Yeastie Boys – Gunnamatta IPA

There they go again, the Yeastie Boys -This time with the Yeastie Boys Gunnamatta IPA, Brewed at the Invercargill Brewery, and this one is a Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer. “A new world India Pale … Continue reading

October 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #80 – Yeastie Boys + Liberty Brewing – Yakima Raven

A few beers ago I tried the Yeastie Boys – Motueka Raven. This time I’m up for the Yakima Raven. This one similarly brewed by the Yeastie Boys in their … Continue reading

October 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #80 – Rogue – Dry Hopped St. Rogue Red Ale

It’s about that time of the day when all there is left is a roll of the dice, and this is the last chance saloon (this week) and I usher … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #79 – Mussel Inn – Dark Horse

Right then, last chance saloon the Mussel Inn Dark Horse Black Beer – Which is brewed by The Mussel Inn, and they do this in the style of a Porter in … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #78 – Three Boys – Oyster Stout

So a change to a Stout from a Porter with this a Three Boys Oyster Stout, Brewed by Three Boys Brewery Christchurch, New Zealand, in the style of a Stout. … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #77 – KJD Brewing – Chocolate Cherry Porter

In for a penny….  KJD Brewing Chocolate Cherry Porter Brewed at the Wigram Brewing Company in the style of a Porter (we’re on a theme here) and this one is from … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

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