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Hi All, Just a quick note to say we are open from midday for the rest of the week until we have a great send off on Christmas Eve and have a (we think) well deserved break.

So this means we will be closed from Dec 25 and not reopening until Wednesday January 4... have a great break, take care and see you refreshed and relaxed in 2012!

Thanks for your support in 2011!

x
The Pomeroy Family

Firstly, apologies on missing out a blog last week but as you all may know it was Emerson's Appreciation week, and that is exactly what it was! We had a a few other beers coming and going but at the end of it it was all about Emersons.

Moving right along from one wonderful brewery to the next, tomorrow we welcome Luke and Kelly from Epic for the South Island launch of Epic 'Larger', an imperial pilsner. It will be one night only… expect Epic tap domination (7 of their range for the evening) as well as bottles of the new Coffee and Fig Stout.

The other thing to remember is our 12 pints of xmas.. 12 wonderful beers, get stamps for all of them and we'll shout your 13th… Oh and you'll get your name on a plaque!

And of course in between all of this Epic and Emerson's madness, this week expect to see…

8wired Black Dwarf
Adelicious sweet stout that has been 'dry beaned'. Coffee + beer = perfection.

Yeastie Boys PKB
A favourite. Hoppy porter? Black IPA? Pop in for a pint and let me know what you think!

Three Boys Pilsner
Refreshing, zingy…. Summer in a glass!

Plus a few others of course… stay tuned to Facebook and Twitter!

See you all tomorrow!
 

Heading into the final weeks of November!

I received an email of what's available this week and i've got to say its exciting to see the arrivals of Golden's, Blondes and the like… Summer is coming!

Three Boys Oyster Stout
Of course I love and look forward to a summer of thirst quenching ales but before I do, I will happily enjoy a pint or two of this magnificent stout. I did include it in last weeks blog but it did not hit the taps…. This is the last of the Oyster Stout for this year! *ON TAP NOW

Yeastie Boys Hud a Wa Strong
PKB left and has been replaced by another of the Yeastie Boys permanents.. It is limited.

From a lineage of cryptic beer names... Hud-a-wa’ is Scots for "hold the wall" and was the nickname of one of our great-great-grandfathers. He was a strong fella who once held up a wall while his workmates escaped from a collapsing mine. He’d have approved of this strong amber ale: rich and restorative, yet with enough hop to keep you coming back for more. As Hud-a-wa’ would have said: "Here’s tae us, wha’s like us, damn few, and they’re a’ deid... mairs the pity!

PS. Its pouring as you read this.

ParrotDog Bloodhound
Is on tap right now!! This is the second release from the team at Parrotdog and after such a successful first beer, I am really looking forward to trying number 2.

Official notes:
A generous, grassy New Zealand-hopped aroma is supported by a full, complex red / amber malt base and a large, pleasant New Zealand-hopped bitterness to round off.
 

Golden Ticket Champion Malky
Here is Ally's latest offering.. A very drinkable Golden Ale. I managed to get in a sneak peak on Tuesday and I am very much looking forward to a pint this evening… thats if there is still some left!

This Golden Ale combines the best of New Zealand hops, English Malt and American Yeast with tropical fruit notes perfectly integrated with a delicious biscuit malt. Balanced for everyday drinking this beer channels Olympian spirit with Scottish enthusiasm.

Invercargill Wasp
Sun and honey pilsners for this weekend sounds like perfection! And now you know exactly where to go to have both… Enjoy!

Notes:
We’ve blended four malts and two hops with kamahi bush honey to craft an authentic taste of New Zealand... the perfect anytime beer.

There are a lot of exciting things happening in the beer world at our little pub! Next month will kick off with the 'Emerson's Appreciation Week - $7 pints', then the following week (8th December) expect to see Luke and Kelly from Epic for a one night only 'Epic Larger' release and of last but not least there will be the '12 pints of Xmas' too…. (more info to come).

One last thing to remember is that this Monday (21st) will host the last beer tasting for 2011. Come down and join Mark White from Harringtons and Craig Bowen of BeerNZ as they take you through the MASSIVE Harrington's range.

Ok, on to beer!
Yesterday (wednesday) it seemed like we changed a million kegs! The following all new to tap.. 8wired Black Dwarf, Golden Eagle SIPA, Invercargill Boysenbeery and back from a short break Tuatara Hefe.

Over the weekend expect to see:

Brew Moon Broomfield Brown
I haven't had the chance to try this brown ale as its the first time on tap at Pomeroys. Ever.
Tasting notes:
Malty beer with a tawny brown colour. The use of ale yeast gives a fruity flavour which enhances the dark malts

Epic Armageddon
Gearing up for Epic tap domination next month! Luke and Kelly will be at Pomeroy's on the 8th of December for the South Island launch of Epic LARGER (an imperial pilsner). Keep an eye out on Facebook and around the pub for more information.

Townshend NZ Pale Ale
This is a new brew from Townshend. We have had it on tap already and it received glowing reviews all round! Another thing to note is there is another new beer from Martin that will be part of our 12 Pints of Xmas… stay tuned!

Brewaucracy Bean Counter
I tasted this beer for the first time awhile back and its DELICIOUS. Lots of lovely vanilla notes with a lingering bitter end. I have managed to snap up a few kegs but don't wait to try as I can guarantee it won't last long!

Yeastie Boys PKB
PKB takes up a tap again after a short break!

Raindogs Apothecary Amber
We have been seeing a lot of this Amber over the last few weeks, mainly on the hand pump but this weekend expect to see it on tap. Its a wonderful session beer from Christchurch's latest brewery who, I have been told today, have another beer ready for release next week!

Three Boys Oyster Stout
I believe this may be the last time we will see this legendary stout this year.. One keg only folks!

Cheers everyone! Fingers crossed for a weekend over sunshine and terrific craft beer!