Beer – #236 – West Coast – 1080
I travelled to the Hopscotch Beer Company with my empty bottle today. I came away with a litre of West Coast 10-80, Brewed byWest Coast Brewing in the style of an India Pale … Continue reading
Beer – #235 – Tuatara – Belgian Tripel – Redux
Back to the middle again, away from the heavier beers that I seem to have been having of late with a NZ Tuatara Belgian Tripel, Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the … Continue reading
Beer – #230 – Deep Creek – Dweller on the Threshold
Strange names for beer abound, and this one is no exception. From Deep Creek I have a “Dweller on the Threshold” Brewed by Deep Creek Brewing Co in the style of a Scotch … Continue reading
Beer – #218 – Townshend – Toppa’s Hadd’n Full On Pale Ale
Note that the term pale ale is used in England to signify a bottled bitter, and in that way there is no such thing as English Pale Ale to the English. The style is a North American construct, borne of the multitude of pale ales that pay homage to these bottled bitters – Bass in particular – and therefore the majority of true examples of the style are found outside Britain.
Beer – #217 – Garage Project – Sauvin Nouveau
Another beer from the dwindling back of fridge stocks, the Garage Project Sauvin Nouveau, baing saved for no reason. Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a Pilsener and they’re in Wellington, … Continue reading
Beer – #216 – Liberty – Sauvignon Bomb
The Liberty Sauvignon Bomb has been in the fridge for a few weeks, and tonight is it’s big night out. Brewed by Liberty Brewing Co in the style of an India Pale Ale … Continue reading
Beer – #215 – Funk Estate – Funk’nStein
So to the second of the beers from the Funk Estate people, this one the Funk Estate Funk’nStein. this on though Brewed at Massey University Microbrewery and in the Style of a : Black IPA, … Continue reading
Beer- #213 – Funk Estate – Oh Lordy! – The Redux
I drank this a few beers ago #180 – the Funk Estate – Oh Lordy!, from naturally the Funk Estate and Brewed at Aotearoa Breweries in the style: American Pale Ale and of all the places … Continue reading
Beer – #210 – Morland – Old Crafty Hen (in a bottle)
Finishing then the shopping basket from the previously disastrous trip to the English shop – Morland Old Crafty Hen Brewed by Greene King in style of a English Strong Ale and that’s … Continue reading
Beer – #183 – Galbraith – NZ Pale Ale
Brewed by Galbraith Brewing Company in the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that right here in Auckland, New Zealand. Galbraith’s pub, also known as meeting Room … Continue reading
Beer – #178 – Garage Project – Pernicious Weed
ah yes Garage Project Pernicious Weed, Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that in Windy Wellington, New Zealand. 650ml bottle of an 8% ABV … Continue reading
Beer – #173 – Renaissance – Enlightenment Series – The Age of Raisin
AND it’s back home to NZ and ironically a Belgium style beer – Renaissance Enlightenment Series The Age of Raisin. of course Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a Belgian … Continue reading
Beer – #164 – Geek – Coconut Porter
All in then on a Geek Coconut Porter- Brewed by Geek Beer in the style of a Porter and they weave this magic in Windy Wellington, New Zealand Never had a Geek beer – but … Continue reading
Beer – #161 – Brewaucracy – In Triplicate
Brewaucracy – In Triplicate is an Abbey Tripel beer from a new brewer in the ‘Tron. Brewaucracy Brewed at Shunters Yard Brewery in the Style of an Abbey Tripel in the … Continue reading
Beer – #159 – Garage Project – Hops on Pointe
Garage Project Hops on Pointe – a beer for the New Zealand Ballet. Brewed by Garage Project In the style of a Premium Lager and they do that in a garage in Wellington, New … Continue reading
Beer – #152 – 8 Wired – Tall Poppy India Red Ale
Back to something from a more established NZ brewery – the 8 Wired Tall Poppy India Red Ale – 8 Wired Brewing which is brewed at Renaissance Brewing, this one in the style … Continue reading
Beer – #150 – Zeelandt – Helles
Something a bit new – Zeelandt – Helles – Brewed by Zeelandt Brewing Co in the style of a Dortmunder/Helles– and they’re in Napier, New Zealand This Bavarian styled lager has a … Continue reading
Beer – #141 – Golden Eagle – Big Yank American IPA
Oh yes I did. Golden Eagle Big Yank American IPA, on a Thursday!, Brewed by Golden Eagle Brewery Styled as a American Strong Ale in Christchurch, New Zealand. 7.5% ABV in a 500ml … Continue reading
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