Stephen: Great beer name Garth. The Queen of beers?!
Garth is drinking a CCCCCCC of Rye by Garth's Garage Homebrews Inc
Man, this is better than I'd hoped. Big bold hop front with strong rye and malt body behind it. Lingering spice - maybe cloves. When you think up the name first, and then the beer lives up to it. Cheers.
Bottle
Garth is drinking a Boardwalk Lager by Eagle Brewing NZ at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
Kayaked to the pub. First time I've ever been able to say that. Suddenly 60 bikers turn up for the fund raiser. Nice to support their cause. Nice crisp lager
Purchased at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
Draft
Earned the Riding Steady (Level 51) badge!
Earned the Lager Jack (Level 23) badge!
Garth is drinking a CCCCCCC of Rye by Garth's Garage Homebrews Inc
Quality control for the new batch of bet. This is tasting really good. Can't wait till it's ready.
Bottle
Earned the 99 Bottles (Level 53) badge!
Garth is drinking a Roughneck Hazy IPA by Tuatara Brewery at New World
Very nice hazy with the juicy hop front. It's the nicest hazy I've had from a supermarket.
Bottle
Earned the Middle of the Road (Level 78) badge!
Earned the Haze for Days (Level 2) badge!
Garth is drinking a CCCCCCC of Rye by Garth's Garage Homebrews Inc
Wow. On bottling night the quality control tastes were pretty damn good. Can't wait till it's ready. I'll challenge the mighty titan and his troubadours, and place before me what is mine!
Cask
Earned the Home Brewed Goodness (Level 26) badge!
Earned the Rye It Up! (Level 2) badge!
Garth is drinking a Hyacinth Bucket by Garth's Garage Homebrews Inc
Bottling my new rye ipa and enjoying this little number. Good stuff Sheridan
Bottle
Garth is drinking a Heart of Darkness by Cassels & Sons Brewing Co. at New World
Nicest Cassels beer I've had yet. Huge amounts of toasty dark malt balanced nicely with full rich hop back bone.
Bottle
Earned the I Believe in IPA! (Level 68) badge!
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Garth is drinking an Umeboshi Gose by Emerson's Brewery at New World
Salty and sour. Fruity yet subtle. Fantastic work from Emerson. I like it. Bottling beer and watching Game of Thrones
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Earned the Pucker Up (Level 16) badge!
Garth is drinking a Flemish Floozie by Craftwork Brewery at New World
Fantastic drop. Got better as it warmed. Light malt base hides the high abv. Layers of toffee and golden syrup. Gorgeous complex fruity and spicy notes from the coriander and figs. Will have to buy a bottle for my birthday session.
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Garth is drinking a Hop Frolic IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company at New World
Big huge hoppy rye hit. Went well with the smoked chicken carbonara. Fresh sauvin and Simcoe front, with the rye body behind. Good stuff
Can
Earned the Hopped Up (Level 17) badge!
Garth is drinking a Red Zep by Garage Project at New World
A red pilsner. Not what I'd imagined. Not sure where it is or what it's trying for.
Can
Garth is drinking a Nelsons Victory Ale by Lighthouse Brewery at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
Smooth and good on the hand pump. Caramel and golden syrup, like Anzac biscuits with spice.
Purchased at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
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Mike H.: Curious about the new Lighthouse; used to brew in Stoke but (Sir) Dick Tout retired... who's brewing now? Good they still make the classics!
Mike H.: If it tastes good, that's the main thing!
Garth: Surely it's almost the only thing. Personalities and politics should fade and let the beer talk for itself. This beer did that
Mike H.: I don't care about any politics either.Glad the beer's still being made & keen to find out who's making it now. Love stories behind the beer
Garth is drinking an Expatriate by Double Vision Brewing at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
Nice crisp and hop driven. Tongue tingling resin and grapefruit. Nice stuff
Purchased at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
Draft
Earned the Verified Adventure (Level 41) badge!
Garth is drinking a Hyacinth Bucket by Garth's Garage Homebrews Inc
Good with chicken and pasta
Bottle
Earned the 99 Bottles (Level 52) badge!
Garth is drinking a Hops And Streams 2019 Wild & Fresh Hopped Pale Ale by Tuatara Brewery at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
Might have to try this trip sometime. Looks fun. Craft breweries of New Zealand on a page. This beer is a nice fruity fresh tasting fresh hop. Great example of the style.
Purchased at The Port and Eagle Brewpub
Draft
Earned the Middle of the Road (Level 77) badge!
Earned the Draft City (Level 38) badge!
2 previous comments - See all comments
Gary H.: I thought I’d see the “Phantom” Brewer on at the BEST BREW-PUB in Kaiapoi soon lol 😝
Mon, 20 May 2019 08:22:10 +0000 Report
Garth: If I got more customers I'd have to increase my market research costs. Wouldn't be worth it. I brew what I want, for me, when I want it.
Mon, 20 May 2019 08:33:36 +0000 Report
Garth: There's already a good brew pub 200m from my garage door. I wouldn't want to compete with them...
Mon, 20 May 2019 08:34:22 +0000 Report
Gary H.: Next time I’m down in the south, I’ll have to catch up for a sample 😉
Mon, 20 May 2019 08:35:45 +0000 Report
Garth: I'm sure we can arrange that
Mon, 20 May 2019 08:45:20 +0000 Report
Gary H.: Have a good night
Mon, 20 May 2019 08:46:39 +0000 Report