Beer – #878 – Mata – Matawhaka
Mata Matawhaka- a clever play in words for a big beer that I’ve had out a few years ago and thought it was rather good. But in a bottle, we’ll … Continue reading
Beer – #875 – Moa – Festive IPA (Red Edition 2016)
Christmas beer you’d think, the Festive IPA (Red Edition) but it’s a beer festival drink. I think. Just happens to be festive season.(Originally brewed for Marchfest 2015) perfect for the changing This … Continue reading
Beer – #871 – BrewDog – Elvis Juice
That’s right, BrewDog Elvis Juice. A Grapefruit infused IPA . Who Knew. Well Elvis Dickie & Elvis Watt knew is who knew. This is the beer they make at BrewDog. a … Continue reading
Beer – #866 – Sawmill – Christmas Ale
Sawmill Christmas Ale, the closest of which I can find is the Christmas Dubel, it’s probably me that’s confused here. Fruitcake 500 ml bottle of a beer that is 8% ABV … Continue reading
Beer – #863 – Almanac – Mandarina
Almanac Mandarina, it looked so nice, and it wasn’t a local beer, and I need to broaden the horizons occasionally, after all this is about a beer you can get … Continue reading
Beer – #862 – Moor – Union’Hop
BeerClubNZ beer, this is weekly treat, ultra modern 330ml can of a beer that is 4.1% ABV, that’s about 120 calories a serve, 1.07 standard drinking units in NZ is … Continue reading
Beer – #861 – Heineken – Light
Oh yes, I’m an equal opportunities beer drinker, and a couple of these Heineken Light things landed on my doorstep, gift sample. I thought it was a decent thing for … Continue reading
Beer – #860 – North End – Oud Bruin
North End – Oud Bruin. BeerClub beer of the week, the days roll round quickly. Flanders Brown. A beer style I’ve only had a couple of times and I recall really … Continue reading
Beer – #(1)883 – Carlsberg – The Grandfather
I have the privilege and pleasure to have been at the launch and tasting of the Carlsberg Rebrew project – The Father of Lagers, and so this post is all … Continue reading
Beer – #855 – Rocky Knob – East Coast Overdose
Rocky Knob East Coast Overdose, a beer collaboration, a big beer, and being Friday hard to resist, end of a week and all that. The trusty fill station bottle of … Continue reading
Beer – #854 – Weezledog – Hoppiness
Another Beer Club exclusive, this one from Weezledog Hoppiness XPA, although I have seen this available elsewhere as also exclusive, who knows. “.. for lovers of great tasting pale ales.” … Continue reading
Beer – #853 – Panhead – Black Sabbath (Again)
From the brewery with some of the best label artwork, Panhead – Black Sabbath. Again. when I though it was very good (8) but hard work near the end. But I’ll go … Continue reading
Beer – #851 – Speakeasy – Black Hand
The Black Hand Chocolate Milk Stout. I don’t know that I can rightly help myself, but I find another stout awaits me, this one from the USA, so at least … Continue reading
Beer – #849 – Funk Estate / Doctor’s Orders – Dr Funk
Beer Club Beer. Weekly. A Sour Ale. I don’t like Sour ales as a rule, but this is a club and you know that there are beers to challenge and … Continue reading
Beer – #846 – Garage Project – Los Lobos
Los Lobos, The Beer. It was a hard choice tonight with some very nice beer available (well they read nice, don’t know if they drink nice, buy hey, what’s the … Continue reading
Beer – #845 – Pirate Life – IIPA
You don’t choose the Pirate Life, the Pirate Life chooses you. ‘strayan beer for a change, Seems like ages since I’ve been offshore, and its a new brewer to me … Continue reading
Beer – #843 – Good George – Rocky Road Dark Stout
Good George Rocky Road Stout, the dark one. I just had the white one. In for a penny. you could possibly improve it is by adding beer This is in … Continue reading
Beer – #842 – Good George – Rocky Road White Stout
Good grief, Good George have make a white stout, it’s the companion to the dark stout that’s coming up. White Stout, now there’s an interesting thing. Which is why it … Continue reading
Beer – #841 – ParrotDog – Wood Rose
Beer all about Flora, this one the Wood Rose. Mad if you don’t buy one. And it was at the fill station and you know how easy I am when … Continue reading
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