Beer- #261 – Stone – Arrogant Bastard Ale
Arrogant Bastard Ale – Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. as an: American Strong Ale and that’d be on the road to Escondido, California USA This is an aggressive ale. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful … Continue reading
Beer – #260 – Panhead – Supercharger American Styled Pale Ale
From the new boys, as it were, this a Panhead – Supercharger American Styled Pale Ale. Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales in the style of an American Pale Ale and they do that in … Continue reading
Beer- #259 – Shepherd Neame – Brilliant Ale
So what better way to celebrate a #NZSecretSanta gift of a beer glass than have a beer ? Brilliant Ale – Brewed by Shepherd Neame in the Style of a … Continue reading
Beer – #253 – Good George & Emerson’s – Good Emerson’s Session Ale
A full mouthful this one Good George & Emerson’s Good Emerson’s Session Ale. Brewed by Good George Brewing in the style of a American Pale Ale and they do this trick in Hamilton, … 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 at the beach house (Bach) – Behemoth Brewing Company – Hopportunity Cost IPA
All I can tell you is that this is a 7.2% ABV beer, It is an American IPA. and it’s from a new brewer. Of Sorts, the brewer, Andrew Childs has … Continue reading
Beer – #226 – Einstök – Icelandic Pale Ale
Outlandish that we can get Icelandic beer in New Zealand. This one Einstök Icelandic Pale Ale Einstök Ölgerð Brewed at Viking Ölgerd in the style of an American Pale Ale in the almost tropical … Continue reading
Beer – #221 – Eugene City – Tracktown Triple Jump Pale Ale
Eugene City Brewery – Tracktown Triple Jump Pale Ale. Brewed by Eugene City Brewery & Rogue Ales in the style of an American Pale Ale in, of course, Eugene, Oregon USA. Triple Jump Pale Ale is a … 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- #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 – #209 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection IAPA
Want a Fine Belgium Style tribute ale – Top heavy caramel\malt beer with a seeming alcohol edge, ace, As an IAPA, *sadface*
Beer – #208 – Pink Elephant – Mammoth
Right then – Pink Elephant Mammoth- a Strong Ale – be warned. Brewed by Pink Elephant – and they aim for a Brown Ale and they do that in their secret lair in Blenheim, … Continue reading
Beer – #206 – Zeelandt – Pale Ale – a redux
It’s a revisit again – this time to the Zeealant – Pale Ale – although slightly differently this time from the Tap c/- Hopscotch Beer Company in Mt.Eden. Still Brewed … Continue reading
Out and About – Mt.Eden
I was out and about today, in Mt.Eden, Auckland, specifically to visit a new record shop ‘Southbound‘ since my last supplier had met an inglorious end. I haven’t brought any … Continue reading
Beer – #205 – Wychwood -WychCraft
Continuing my English beer redux – the Wychwood WychCraft, Brewed by Wychwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and that be in Witney, England, possible the middle … Continue reading
Beer #191 – Wigram – Kortegast Red Sparkling Ale (redux)
Wigram – Kortegast Red Sparkling Ale a revisit from a long time ago, when it was #21 on the list (May 2012). I have a friend who like this, and … Continue reading
Beer #190 – Deep Creek Brewery – Little Armoured One
Deep Creek Brewery, Browns Bay, a hop skip and a jump from home, This their “Little Armoured One” in the Style of an Amber Ale , or American Amber Ale brewed … Continue reading
Beer – #189 – Robinsons – Build a rocket boys!
I found this – Robinsons – Elbow – build a rocket boys! a beer in the style of a Style: Bitter that’s Brewed by Robinsons in Stockport , England. It’s and English Bitter It’s a beer … Continue reading
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