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Herevana – McLeods – White Sand White IPA

New Year Eve, unusually I’m at home, when I’m normally to be found elsewhere abroad. But when you get lemons you get on with it, and so I shall, with … Continue reading

December 31, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Mack – Isbjørn

I finally made it to the a bottle store in Milford on the North Shore of Auckland.  And what a treat, it has the most amazing selection of spirits and … Continue reading

December 30, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Mack – Arctic Beer

I finally made it to the a bottle store in Milford on the North Shore of Auckland.  And what a treat, it has the most amazing selection of spirits and … Continue reading

December 30, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – McLeods – Smugglers Bay Bourbon Barrel-aged Milk Stout 2020

Smugglers Bay Bourbon Barrel-aged Milk Stout 2020 , the only words missing are “Limited Edition” I await the day when we get “restricted Release” a contender for longest beer name … Continue reading

December 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Garage Project – Slay Ride

When it’s time to double down on your big start it’s time to look to a stout. and look what I have found a Garage Project Slay Ride  – honestly … Continue reading

December 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Emporium – Belgian Strong

It’s the day after Christmas, fatigue day, left-overs day, hamageddon, all those things, and again I’m gong to start with a strong beer. Emporium Belgian Strong. To go with this … Continue reading

December 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Eagle – Eagle10

 It”s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas … and I’m, somewhat rashly, kicking off with a banger of a beer, at 10% ABV, and 2.1 drinks in a bottle, … Continue reading

December 25, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – McLeod’s – Sunset Wit

Christmas Eve, that interminable day leading to an interminable day of faux enjoyment and forced co-operation, and that discussion about what Christmas movie we’re watching, like I’m going to be … Continue reading

December 24, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Sailors Grave – Wild Strawberries

 It’s Thursday, which means that it is of course the Beer Jerk beer of the week, it’s also Christmas Eve, and I don’t know how that’s important. Sailors Grave Wild … Continue reading

December 24, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Bootleg – Trapped In Matangi

A 2nd beer from Bootleg who seem to have made a big distribution push, with is a good thing if you ask me, and this one is in a style … Continue reading

December 23, 2020 · Leave a comment

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