Eddyline hails from the USA so if anybody in Nelson should be able to do a Mexican themed beer, they would be a good choice. Featuring Toasty Malts it sure takes you to the Baja coast with the power of its smooth and caressing taste. Non offensive with minimal bite you can offer this up … [Read more…]
The can read “easy on the punch” and it was absolutely right. Billed as a pale ale, without doing any research I’ll take a stab in the dark it features only a small selection of mild hops.The after taste is nill to non existent while each sip is bland to siding with slight citrus on … [Read more…]
An unexpected sour taste combined with a weak malty floe accompanies this drop. It is a develish flow most remnescient of the passed out fallen angel that graves the front of the can. With a tangy after taste that isn’t aggressive yet more curious – it leaves you wanting more. The Devil on both my … [Read more…]
With American tropes adorning the can and themed as such for the combination of American and New Zealand hops – this American Pale Ale does not possess the loud aftertaste I have come to expect from anything featuring American Hops. Double Vision state in their mini-manifesto on the can that they do not adhere to … [Read more…]
Got to love when a beer gives you instructions that involve the words “party” and “forever”.The first two commandments were to taste from Can A and taste from Can B then combine the two in the third act before the aforementioned partying forever as the finale. As I pulled the tab to seperate the two … [Read more…]
Moa have always been good to me. When my partner and I went to Blenheim for a weekend they were the only dog friendly place that was open. This gose reminded me of that. It’s so welcoming and smooth that it is easy to pair with almost anything or is great on its own. The … [Read more…]
Looking almost caramelised in appearance this IPA gently caresses the sensesOozing across the palate in a well balanced blend of local and international hops New York cities “The Other Half” collaboration with Garage Project switches things up as the usual bolshy American stereotype is replaced with a subdued sweet flavour to counteract the local loud … [Read more…]
American Indian Pale Ale Richard Emerson knows how to balance a pale ale and this one – although promising to be heavy on the hops – flows smooth on the palette with little to no bitterness. With a trio of American Hops vying for taste real estate in your mouth – the underlying malts prevent … [Read more…]
I am familiar with this legendary lager from times spent in the various Sprig & Fern taverns that are a local staple around Nelson. It has always been a favourite of mine to order at the bar (along with whatever the seasonal drop which is always a great lucky dip) because it does not disappoint. … [Read more…]
From the first sip you can taste the reason this drop won Champion British Ale at the 2016 Brewers Guild awards. Smooth and rich with no poignant aftertaste to speak of – it is far too easy to savour this brew and it leaves you wanting more after ever swallow. Featuring a harmonious combination of … [Read more…]