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Beer – #458 – Baylands – Enforcer

Beer in can, as they do, this is the Baylands Enforcer a Black IPA. Makes a change from the run of Stouts. hoppy dark goodness A 355ml (12 fl oz) Can … Continue reading

September 11, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #454 – Ballast Point – Tongue Buckler

I had a couple of very good IPA beers today, New Zealand ones,  and not I digress and continue with this one, a Ballast Point Tongue Buckler Imperial Red Ale … Continue reading

September 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #448 – Lucky Beer – Lucky Buddha

I kid you not this is  called Lucky Beer- Lucky Buddha. It even has a unique and amusing bottle, in the shape of a Buddha. Because China! Because Beer! Because cheap … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #417 – Thornbridge – Wild Raven

I had a plan in my head, but then I thought I’d drink this – Thornbridge Wild Raven, because well, Black IPA Raven or Wild Raven is brewed by Thornbridge  and that’s … Continue reading

July 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #410 – Crafty Dan – Triple C

I picked up two beers from this brewer – this one more properly called  “Thwaites Crafty Dan Triple C”, why two beers? Well the other one, to be drunk, had … Continue reading

July 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #399 – Behemoth – ‘Murica

Finally I found one in the local shop, the  Behemoth – ‘Murica. My Beer #399 – man could get a bit emotional about it . So for the  Behemoth Brewing … Continue reading

June 15, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #394 – 8 Wired – Chardonnay Barrel Aged Saeson

Is the season for Saison it seems, and I’ve enjoyed the ones I’ve had recently, and might just try this one 8 Wired Chardonnay Barrel Aged Saeson. For 8 Wired Brewing Brewed … Continue reading

June 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #379 – Panhead – Vandal (Fresh Hopped)

Ah there’s a new version off this beer I had a while back and gave it a 10! – This though is  a Fresh Hopped  version. The Vandal is Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales in the style … Continue reading

May 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #376 – Tuatara – APA

Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company this in the style of the  American Pale Ale and they are in Paraparaumu, New Zealand A custom made complete with scales and ridges – 500ml bottle,  5.8% ABV and … Continue reading

May 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Soda Review – #3 – Hӧpt – Salted Lychee

What’s going on ? Soda Review ? Yes but.. soda made with hops, which is like beer. Hӧpt – Variety #1 -Salted Lychee  There are 4 varieties, I chose #2 and … Continue reading

May 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #372 – Tuatara – Conehead Green Hopped IPA

The Tuatara Conehead it’s been beckoning to me. 2014 Vintage. Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the well known style of an American Pale Ale and the are in Paraparaumu, New Zealand A Bottle that is 500ml, with … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #369 – Hop Federation – Red IPA

A Red IPA ?  Yes, a  Hop Federation – Red IPA Brewed by Hop Federation Brewery in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in Riwaka, New Zealand. A 500ml bottle … Continue reading

May 7, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #354 – Ballast Point – Dorado Double IPA

Another IPA. Another from Ballast Point. I quite like the Ballast Point beers – this one their Dorado Double IPA.  Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company and of course in the … Continue reading

April 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #350 – Meantime – India Pale Ale

No doubting what style this is then. Brewed by Meantime in the Style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA), and from my home city of  London, England. 750ml bottle, with cork and cage, … Continue reading

April 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #346 – 8 Wired – Fresh Hopwired IPA

Not giving up the 8 Wired – so next is this on – the Fresh Hopwired– a limited edition of things  – brewed for 8 Wired Brewing. Brewed at Renaissance … Continue reading

April 18, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer- #341 – Port Brewing – Wipeout

Hopefully back on the wining track with this, from Port Brewing  a Wipeout IPA. Brewed by Port Brewing/Lost Abbey in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in the fine city … Continue reading

April 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #329 – Black Dog – Bite Hopped Pilsner

Black Dog beer, I’ve only had out on my travels in pubs from taps. So this is a new experience. Pilsner too, a style with which I have a love/hate thing … Continue reading

March 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #327 – Celt Experience – Ogham ’Willow’

Recommended to me – Celt Experience Ogham ’Willow’ Brewed by Celt Experience this is in the style of a n Imperial/Double IPA and they are in, a first for me, Caerphilly, Wales. More than just … Continue reading

March 21, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #322 – Yeastie Boys – Pot Kettle Black remix

Kicking off the New Zealand leg of the  ‪#‎PhilsBeeerFest14‬ for Saturday we have the Yeastie Boys PKB Remix 2013. Yeastie BoysBrew this at  Invercargill Brewery and this is a Black IPA styled beer, Yeastie is … Continue reading

March 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

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