My DRUNK Guide

Ant Moore Spinning Top Serendipity Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014   Spinning Top Serendipity Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014  (Marlborough, New Zealand) ALC 12.5% Clear ruby, pink hue. Ripe plum, cherry and some vanilla. Soft silky tannin, finish off medium, lengthy with cherry. Easy drinking.

The Fermentist Kiwi Pale Ale   The Fermentist KPA, The Fermentist Brewery (Christchurch, New Zealand) ABV 4.8%, EBU 35 Light hazy gold, half inch head, disappear quick. Hoppy, piney and malty nose. Crispy and dry, finish clean with subtle bitterness and hop. Overall, quite watery for drinkers who prefer typical PA.

Emerson's Big Rig APA Emerson's Big Rig APA, Emerson's Brewery (Dunedin, New Zealand) ABV 5.2% Pour from tap at Koru Domestic Lounge (Air NZ) Hazy, orange with light copper tone, one inch head lengthy stay with lingering lacing. Sweet hoppy and piney nose almost floral, filled with tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. Full-bodied, rich, resiny, oily and lengthy finish.

2015 SMALL AND SMALL Penelope Reserve Pinot Noir   2015 SMALL AND SMALL Penelope Reserve Pinot Noir (Marlborough, New Zealand) Alc 13.5%, 100% Pinot Noir Deep ruby, brown hue. Cherry, plum and light spices.

Renaissance Odyssey Wit Beer   Renaissance Odyssey Wit Beer, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 5.5% Hazy straw, one inch head disappear fast. Orange lemon zest, coriander, cumin and doughy nose. Light and crispy, wheat malt, bready citrusy finishing.

Renaissance Elemental Porter Ale   Renaissance Elemental Porter Ale, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 6% Espresso tone, half inch head, fade fast. Dates and caramel pudding, toasted malt and raisins. Medium to full-bodied but not too overpowering in richness, dark chocolate and deep roasted coffee. Overall, good balanced of hops and malt coming through in this porter.