This week’s Sunday Sesh is brought to you by a NZ drop – Stoke Gold, made by the McCashin Brewery in Nelson. It’s a little bit fortuitous that I decided to review this beer this weekend. It is, afterall, the same Sunday that the All Blacks are going for Gold in the RWC final. Another […]
Sunday Sesh #7 – FNQ Lager
Today’s Sunday Sesh is brought to you by the wonderful people at Blue Sky Brewery in Cairns, and their FNQ Lager. Since the weather’s so good here, I thought I’d try something a little bit different, and go a lager made in sunny Qld. This brew didn’t disappoint. It’s a pale lager, a little bit […]
Sunday Sesh #6 – Matilda Bay Fat Yak
Today’s Sunday Sesh is brought to you by Matilda Bay’s Fat Yak, an American-style pale ale. Matilda Bay is currently one of my favourite breweries, bringing you crackers such as Beez Neez honey-infused lager, Dogbolter Dark Lager, and Big Helga, a Munich-style, Oktoberfest-inspired dry lager. As you can see, it’s a nice golden colour – darker than […]
Sunday Sesh #5 – James Squire Jack of Spades
Bit late in coming this week, but here’s today’s Sunday Sesh, brought to you by James Squire’s Jack of Spades Porter. I’ve ventured into the dark ales a bit over the last couple of weeks, and this one is now one of my favourites. Next time I’m at the Bottle-o I’ll be grabbing myself a carton. Little […]
Sunday Sesh #4 – Kilkenny Draught
This post brought to you by Uncle David and Kilkenny Draught. Uncle David: “I think this is Mother’s Milk.” Aunty Luella: “Mmm, not bad. Oh no, very bitter aftertaste. Blech!” Wifey: “Beer. Yuck” Me: Beautiful rich syrupy colour. Love watching this beer settle in the glass. Looks like sarsparilla cordial when first poured, and then […]