Almost effortlessly tasty. Definitely the best porter I have ever tasted. The maple syrup comes though like the sweet center of Cadbury creme egg. Much like it’s namesake and national symbol adorning the can – this drop takes pains to be non offensive. Flowing smoothly with little to no aftertaste or bitterness but for the … [Read more…]
Second International Special! It has been a good long while between updates but it was worth it! This is the second of the two drinks our very generous and kind guests from Canada brought us on their visit over New Years of 2016. So I guess you could say it has been in my fridge … [Read more…]
Ever been asked who you would most like to be stranded on a deserted island with? No? Yea that’s a weird one, but Garage Project went with that theme here classifying this very limited edition drop as the ultimate decadent desert island beer. They aren’t wrong. Upon first sip the sweet sultry malts and raisins … [Read more…]
Happy May The Force Day! Through sheer foolhardiness I cracked this one open without even a vague idea of what kind of beer it was. I just knew it was inspired by Star Wars and is brewed by Garage Project. I guess to me that is all that matters. I guess I should have read … [Read more…]
This kind of drop wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea and I already hear the purists screaming bloody murder at the mere mention of it – but come the F on; it’s coke and beer combined. Nothing can go wrong! Lola takes a traditional German dark lager and goes a bit heavy metal on it. … [Read more…]
I picked up a 12 pack of these on our Anzac weekend trip to the west coast last year, I saved one to review and waited until now due to issues with my blog (don’t ask). Backstory: when I first got out of university I once had an interview with a man who wanted candidates … [Read more…]
My partner got this for me for Valentines Day. A significant find given that A I had no idea he knew I loved Garage Project and B this seems like a one-off rare brew. Made in conjunction with Wellington Zoo as part of a fundraiser – it attempts to use African inspired ingredients. Sorghum (used … [Read more…]
Mata have done what I failed miserably at. Make something drinkable and alcoholic from Feijoas. Feijoas have probably the most controversial and explosive flavour in fruit, something not traditionally easy to harness in a fruit juice let alone a beer or cider (shoutout to my Old Mout homeys). I tried my hand at my … [Read more…]
Much like the ANZAC spirit for which this drop was inspired; this golden pale ale is cool combination of loud flavours fighting for attention on your palette The label boasts flavours reminiscent of an ANZAC biscuit, golden syrup, coconut and the combination of Aussie and New Zealand hops but much like the ever constant rivalry … [Read more…]
New kids on the block, the fellas at North End Brewery have taken the New Zealand brewing scene like Savea stampeding the wing. Based in Waikanae – the trio made up of a brewer, a chef and a waiter philosophise that they are changing world one can at a time. With emphasis on beers that … [Read more…]