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Beer – #137 – Maredsous 10 Tripel

Back to the Belgium beers with a Maredsous 10 Tripel – Brewed by Duvel Moortgat In the style of a Abbey Tripel in Breendonk–Puurs, Belgium. A bottle conditioned  Golden beer with a … Continue reading

March 31, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer- #136 – Harringtons – Belgium Tempest – revisited

I did this already – Beer #32 – June – a while ago, and I wasn’t that impressed. But clearly I wasn’t that miffed, or disappointed or this might not … Continue reading

March 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #132 – Tuatara – Belgian Tripel

Tuatara Belgian Tripel  Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the style of a : Belgian Strong Ale and that’s all done in Paraparaumu, New Zealand. 8.5%ABV (4.65 Standard drinks) contained in a … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #130 – Chimay Rouge (Red) / Première

After a day of watching cricket (NZ v England at Eden Park) I decided that my mood might be best served by a retreat to a Belgium beer –  a … Continue reading

March 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #124 – Mc Chouffe

Mc Chouffe. That’s it’s name. Brewed by Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat) in the style of a  Belgian Strong Ale and that’s all done in Achouffe, Belgium 750ml bottle of an 8% ABV dark … Continue reading

March 2, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #123 – La Chouffe

Simply ” La Chouffe ” Brewed by Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat) in the style of a Belgian Strong Ale and of all places in Achouffe, Belgium. As a treat for completing over 100kms of … Continue reading

February 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

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 – #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

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 – #65 – Green Flash Brewery – Le Freak

Green Flash Brewery – Le Freak. Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style: Abbey Tripel, and they make that in San Diego, California USA “Le Freak is a modern … Continue reading

October 3, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #58 – Pauwel – Kwak

Pauwel Kwak – Brewed by Brouwerij Bosteels, and it’s a Belgian Strong Ale from Buggenhout, Belgium. A Tiny 330ml of 8.4% ABV Full-bodied Belgian Specialty Ale. Amber in color with beautiful … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #51 – Hoegaarden Wit

  Don’t think badly of me. I enjoy Hoegaarden Wit beer, it’s light, lemony and usually pours with a head, but since It’s me it doesn’t. Which means I can’t pour … Continue reading

August 31, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #45 – Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue)

  Pushing the boat out a little tonight then. Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) Which is an impressive 750ml of a 9% ABV Belgium beer in a bottle that has a cork … Continue reading

August 18, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #32 – Harrington’s – Belgium Tempest

Harrington’s Belgium Tempest a Strong Ale of 8% ABV in a 500ml bottle. Not a flash bottle, not a flash label. Brewed by Harringtons Breweries (Christchurch) in the Abbey Tripel style the interwebtubes seems … Continue reading

June 30, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #30 – Duvel

Duvel – a Belgium Strong ale. I went the family sized 750Ml bottle of 8.5% ABV beer. It’s hard  to be expecting anything other than magnificent from this beer. It … Continue reading

June 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #28 – Brasserie Du Mont Blanc La Blanche

Ok, So I was in Faro Fresh  on the North Shore, looking for some Camembert from the Over the moon dairy company, and coming away from the cheesery disappointed, and not … Continue reading

June 10, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #23 in a series – Steampunk Strong Ale

however like all things harking to things past, more romantic in the read than the deed.

May 12, 2012 · 1 Comment

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