Pernicious weed

 

  

Pernicious Weed 

Country: NZ

Continent: Australasia

Brewed by: Garage Project

Style: IPA

Percentage: 8%

Aroma: 9/10 passion fruit 

Appearance: 7/10 

Taste: 6/10 

Palate: 8/10 

Purchased at: the Merchant, Taupo

Additional comments:

I don't mind this one but my fellow reviewer said its rubbish. I think it's a reasonable hoppy ale like many others. It's okay but nothing to drive across town for. 

No Agenga

    Beer Name: No Agenda

Country: NZ

Continent: Australasia

Brewed by: Epic

Style: Brown Ale

Percentage: 7.5%

Aroma: 8/10 

Appearance: 7/10 

Taste: 7/10 

Palate: 8/10 

Purchased at: the Merchant, Taupo

Additional comments:

Malty, hoppy, hoppy and hoppy, but not as bitter as you would expect. Nice drop, could do a couple in a row but not more. 

Copperhead

    Beer Name: Copperhead 

Country: NZ

Continent: Australasia

Brewed by: Tuatara 

Style: Red Ale 

Percentage: 4.5%

Aroma: 8/10 honey

Appearance: 7/10 

Taste: 7.5/10 

Palate: 7/10 

Purchased at: the Merchant, Taupo

Additional comments:

A very nice red beer. Certainly better than many others around. Earthy, a bit nutty and generally pleasant. Nice!

Big Hairy APA

Beer Name: Big Hairy APA

Country: NZ

Continent: Australasia

Brewed by: Lakeman Brewing Co.

Style: American Pale Ale 

Percentage: 6.3%

Aroma: 7/10 

Appearance: 6/10 

Taste: 7/10 

Palate: 7/10 

Purchased at: the Merchant, Taupo

Additional comments:

Highly floral nose and immediate bitterness and high hoppiness on the tongue. Flavoursome and worth a second bottle for sure.