After a miscalculation on our first attempt, we have finally had our first “pizza and beer” date night at Eddyline Brewery – Nelson’s newest brew pub. We have been hanging out for this place since we first heard they were … Continue reading
For weeks Lincoln residents had slowed their cars to gaze at the old building under construction just behind the modern glass and metal of the library. Some stopped and got out to inspect the bricks and iron, the weathered wood. … Continue reading
We recently visited Golden Bear Brewing in Mapua, and Jim Matranga gave us an update on his new beers. He had moved beyond Cruise Control (3% abv), and is releasing Show Biz, even lower alcohol at 2.45%. He is very … Continue reading
We just managed to eat tapas three times in three days in Christchurch. All the best menus seem to be small plate menus now, and that’s ok with us. We have talked about being grazers with beer, preferring lots of … Continue reading
We just accidentally had a very funny beer taste-off. Ironically, over the past few months, just as our regular column got canned, beer has started arriving on our doorstep in record volumes. (To be fair, we don’t usually do reviews.) … Continue reading