Epic Beer

So for the first week of "42 Days of Epic Armageddon IPA" I have decided it is a draw/tie between "Lager Kr3w" and and "Going to jail"

Both awesome and amazing shots that really wowed me. Congratulations.

I look forward to the coming week when more people are back at work and have some time to drink a beer and take a photo, and tweet it.

Both submitters will get a case of Epic Armageddon IPA for their efforts.

If you think you can do better then lets see it.

Odds seem to be pretty good to get a case of Armageddon. Based on this week it would look like less than 1 in 10 chance of winning. I like those odds. And the time it takes to take a photo, upload it and tweet it with a hashtag? what do you have to lose? a few minute of your life and $10-$15 worth of beer (Epic Armageddon IPA) which you are going to drink anyway.

This competition is open to anyone, photoshop is allowed, no holds barred. Bring it.

(can you guys DM me with a delivery address so I can send you a case of Epic Armageddon IPA each)

http://42.epicbeer.com

A recent tasting held by Wellington Beer Writer, Neil Miller at the Backbencher, featured all the Best in Class winners from the BrewNZ Beer Awards.

This taste off to find the best of the best resulted in Epic Armageddon IPA being awarded the top place.

Beerly Tasting at the Backbencher

Today starts an epic series of beer tastings around Australasia.

Each link goes to a page with more details

13th October - Christchurch - Pomeroy's on Kilmore
(Official tasting sold out, but I will be in the bar from 4pm to 7pm talking about Epic Beer)

14th October - Christchurch - Pomeroy's on Kilmore
(maybe even a chance to try Armageddon on tap for the first time in the South Island)

20th October - Auckland -Elliott Stables - Six NZ Craft Beers
(Six beers, tutored tasting by Luke Nicholas, includes Epic Armageddon IPA)

29th October - Wellington - Malthouse Event
(secret)

17th November - Melbourne - Ale Stars - The Local Taphouse
(Luke to talk about his beers in Melbourne for the first time)

(Note: there maybe another tasting or two added to Melbourne for the 12th & 13th November, stay tuned)

Over the last few weeks Epic Beer has produced and had uploaded a significant amount of video. So below is a collection of what has been posted, much of it relating to the recent brewing adventure in the UK when I was there brewing a batch of Epic Pale Ale at the Everards Brewery in Leicester for the JD Wetherspoons International Real Ale Festival.

Say tuned for more of the epic adventure of brewing in the UK. Videos will be first uploaded to the Made From New Zealand YouTube channel and then the EpicBeer channel, so subscribe to both and get notified when there is more to watch.

Epic Beer Adventure Part 6 - Made From New Zealand

Epic Beer Adventure Part 5 - Made From New Zealand

Epic Beer Adventure Part 4 - Made From New Zealand

Epic Beer Adventure Part 3 - Made From New Zealand

Epic Beer Adventure Part 2 - Made From New Zealand

Epic Beer Adventure Part 1 - Made From New Zealand
Hidden as an Easter Egg on the inter-webs somewhere. Can't give away everything for free. You have to earn it. If you can find it you deserve to see it.
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OTHER RECENT VIDEO

Wellington Beerfest - Epic Beer - Luke Nicholas, Interviewed by Haydn Green - Public Address

How To Make Beer - Epic Beer Styles - Made From New Zealand

Epic Beer - Think Small - Made From New Zealand

Luke Nicholas - Friday Show Epic Beer Interview - Made From New Zealand

NZ Beer Fest kicks off in Auckland
This video is stored at the 3news.co.nz website
Featured on Sunrise on Friday 13th March, the day before the New Zealand Beer Festival. Head into the 2 minute mark where they taste Epic Pale Ale and Rod Cheeseman says "I love this one alot, actually its one of my favorite beers" as he is pouring a large serve of Epic Pale Ale

Those who think otherwise would be well advised to try a bottle of a Kiwi beer with real flavour, like Epic Mayhem. The latest seasonal release from Auckland brewer Luke Nicholas is a hugely hopped, 6.2 per cent, American-style, IPA (India Pale Ale). Southern Man's favourite brew contains around one hop per bottle; Nicholas estimates there are around 26 in each 500ml bottle of Mayhem! You get the idea?

Mayhem is similar to the brewery's multi award-winning Epic Pale Ale but with the volume turned up! Bursting with US Cascade and New Zealand Riwaka hops, there's a heady aroma of tropical fruit, citrus and pine-like notes over a sweetish, biscuity malty background. The grist, which includes British pale ale, and Munich and crystal malts, provides a luscious rich malt base that balances the beer's challenging bitterness.

With a single 500ml bottle of Mayhem costing about the same as a six-pack of Speight's, aspirant Southern Men are unlikely to be impressed, but those seeking flavour rather than just refreshment from their beer should definitely check it out.

But be warned, Mayhem as the name suggests is definitely NOT for wusses!

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