Mike M

Backwoods Bastard M

This one has some depth, if not a lot of complexity. A very good sipping beer.

Velvet Rush M

Different and enjoyable. Definitely a brown ale but the oak and bourbon add an extra kick. Bit of an earthiness to this. Chocolate, coffee and vanilla too. I could get used to this.

Ice Cold Pilsner M

It's fine. Thirst quenching.

Hop Shop M

For a low ABV hazy near the BBD it's pretty decent.

Kope-Niu M

Really nice coconut stout. Thick, rich, roasty. A hint of chocolate. The coffee could be more prominent to balance the coconut (or the coconut a bit less?) but this is a small criticism.

Wharariki Beach M

Too sweet but deep and complex.

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa (2022) M

Better than the original as some ot the harshness of the booze and barrel is muted and balanced.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2022) M

Bourbon is prominent. Coffee and cocoa. Strong. Roasty. Very solid yet missing a certain je ne sais quoi to provide proper balance to the bourbon.

Geuze Mariage Parfait (2017) M

Best Before 03/11/2040. Wow. I cracked this a wee early apparently. A nice, sour Lambic. The oakey background contrasts nicely with the sharp acidity. Nothing spectacular overall, but still refreshing and enjoyable.

KBS Espresso (2021) M

It's got everything it says it has - espresso, chocolate, bourbon. It's deep and toasty but I feel that it's missing something to link everything. Maybe a bit of (milk?) sugar or something. Don't get me wrong - it's good, just not balanced perfectly.

Burst M

A light, drinkable but forgettable IPA. It needs more substance to be anything more.

Ich Bin Raspberry M

Light raspberry, but quite tart and sour. Simple, clean and it works very well.

Kentucky Bourbon Stout (KBS) (2021) M

Deep and full of chocolate. Coffee is more subtle but still clearly present. A bit of bourbon, oak and pine even. Fairly hoppy for a stout. A bit less sweet and it would be almost perfect (for me) but it's still thoroughly enjoyable.

Game of Thrones - Iron Anniversary IPA M

Round 2 of this West Coast IPA disguised as NEIPA. Still has the dankness, pine and hops but seems a bit more subdued this round. Still decent nonetheless.