Monthly Archives: November 2014

Brew By Numbers 05|07 (7.2%)

05|07 is an India Pale Ale brewed with Motueka and Pacific Jade hops. What’s more it’s a punch in the face of a beer. A big beautiful hoppy punch in the face. Punched in the face with fruit punch. From … Continue reading

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Tiny Rebel Cwtch (4.6%)

Cwtch: The Welsh word for an affectionate hug. There’s no literal English translation, but its nearest equivlent is “safe place”. So if you give someone a cwtch, you’re giving them a “safe place”. I love Wales. I spent a little … Continue reading

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Guinness Dublin Porter (3.8%)

This is shocking. I don’t care what Guinness say about their, “quest to explore new recipes,” or their rather fetching Arts & Crafts labelling, Dublin Porter tastes and feels like their West Indies Porter watered down by at least half. … Continue reading

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Norfolk Square Brewery Crazy Horse IPA (8%)

Another beer in the Maverik range, Crazy Horse is a big bad American Double IPA. It’s a bit feisty to pour, but worth the mess as the smell of jelly and fenceposts builds as the foam subsides. The malting is … Continue reading

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St. Andrews Brewing Co. Oatmeal Stout (4.5%)

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought that the idea of an Oatmeal Stout was that it was thick and rich, whereas this one is a bit thin and limp. It;s not helped by pouring almost entirely flat, giving … Continue reading

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