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Beer – #375 – Speakeasy – Big Daddy IPA

I brought this after much prevarication, someone mentioned in passing that it was ‘average’  but I’ve had a lot of average lately so the heck –  Speakeasy – Big Daddy … Continue reading

May 11, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #370 – Mata – Volcano Red IPA

Another Red Ale after the one last night – this is the Aotearoa Mata Volcano Red IPA. Brewed by Aotearoa Breweries in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they’re in Kawerau, New Zealand. … Continue reading

May 8, 2014 · 5 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 – #365 – Baird – Teikoku IPA

Baird, I had one ages ago, so I thought I’d go again… First of two – Baird Teikoku IPA.  Brewed by Baird Brewing Co. in the style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA) and … Continue reading

May 3, 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 – #345 – 8 Wired – Semiconductor Session IPA

Yes, Semiconductor Session IPA, not the full conductor. This is brewed for 8 Wired Brewing . Brewed at Renaissance Brewing this in the style of a Session IPA and they are … Continue reading

April 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #343 – Emelisse – Smoked Rye IPA

Two in a row from this brewery then , this one the an Emelisse Smoked Rye IPA (Innovation Serie) 330ml bottle of a 6.25 ABV beer being 1.61 standard drinks … Continue reading

April 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

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 – #336 – ParrotDog – Pitbull

I have low expectation for this – ParrotDog Pitbull American IPA – it rates poorly and despite a really strong start it has all gone wrong since for me this evening. … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #328 – Croucher – Anzus

Croucher Anzus, for a lazy sunday –  I don’t drink enough Croucher beer,  – Brewed by Croucher Brewing this one is in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in Rotorua, … Continue reading

March 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #326 – Rogue Farms – 7 Hop IPA

So a bottle of this on an overcast sunday. Rogue Farms 7 Hop IPA. Rogue Ales, styled as an Imperial/Double IPA and they are in  Newport, Oregon USA 650ml bottle of a 90 IBU beer, of 8.2%ABV … Continue reading

March 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

Beer – #316 – Epic – Comet IPA

So no doubts about this beer, Epic Comet IPA, Brewed by Epic Brewing Company (NZ) in the style of an good old  India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that based in Auckland, New Zealand. 500ml … Continue reading

March 2, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #314 – BrewDog – Hardcore IPA (9.2%)

Two of two, this is the BrewDog Hardcore IPA (9.2%) version Brewed by BrewDog brewed in the style of an Imperial/Double IPA, and they are in  Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Ingredients: Maris Otter, Crystal … Continue reading

March 1, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #313 – Brewdog – Punk IPA 5.6

Brewdog Punk IPA.  I’ve seen this around and abouts and it’s time I tried it. Brewed by BrewDog in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland … Continue reading

March 1, 2014 · 3 Comments

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