What are you drinking ?

[jt]

Ok, so What Are You Brewing was a hotty, as topics go.

Now I'm 15 pints into a keg I only filled on Tuesday and wondering if anyone else has a favourite at the moment ?

It's my second brown with US-Oh05 and it's better than the forst, maybe Ikept the temps down a bit during the scorcher we had in januray

[denimglen]

Is that the IPA I tasted at yours studio?

That was freaking awesome, was like having a cat piss and grapefruit cocktail thrown at my face.

[JoKing]

It was his... Really nice.

[studio1]

Thanks guys. The Dark Crystal is just good old Brewers Coop - probably a bit 'aged'. Thanks for the recipes Joe.

That 1332 certainly has a distinctive aroma to it.

[integersmirk]

Nelson's Free House opened it's doors this evening - no brewery ties, all craft / real ales. It was very well supported, packed with people despite only word-of-mouth for the fact it was opening today.

I had a chance to try the Twisted Hop's Twisted Ankle - the third of their beers I have had now, all impressed me hugely. My Monday night was too big to have too much beer tonight though!

[Soren]

Where abouts in Nelson is this?

[integersmirk]

Collingwood St, directly opposite the Indian Cafe, in between Hardy and Bridge Sts. It's in an old church building set back from the road. Off-street parking is provided - provided you ride a bicycle.

If you are paying a visit, I'd be happy to meet up for a few jars. Maybe you want to try some of my beers too :)

[Stu McKinlay]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/entertainment/2293514/A-happy-oc...

[Greig McGill]

Dover and Boswijk have teamed up with three other investors and have bought the former Dutch Reform Church, opposite the Indian Cafe.

Ah, nothing makes me happier than seeing a church finally used for something logical! :)

[integersmirk]

Godisgood indeed :)

[Soren]

darn it, was over in Nelson the other day but have only just seen your reply now... would have loved to check out this place and share a couple of pints. Oh well. was in a rush anyways, and had to settle for a quick brewjoulais. which was really quite tasty.

[jt]

First up tonight is a couple of hydrometer samples of Pukehuia - my approximation of Stu's domestic version of KC

After that it's a pint of the Styrian Ale (Munich and hop floaties). The keg's due to blow froth any pint or two now - but luckily I have another one to take it's place !

[studio1]

Yesterday avo - I stopped in for a cheeky Kid Choc at Galbraiths. Wonder if the keg blew last night?

Last night - Northern Steamship Co for 3 pints of Brewjoulais.

Then onto a new trendy bar in Britomart. They only stocked DB beers, bar Moa Original! So I had a few bottles of that.