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January 23, 2011 Is it Summer or is it Winter?
Well… that depends on the hemisphere that you are standing in… I have one final beer recommendation from my time in New Zealand.
DRINK: Monteith’s Summer Ale (yes – the drink matches the glass)
LOCATION: The Kiln in Invercargil, New Zealand (the end of the earth)
I have to give props to The Kiln who had excellent live music. The guitarist focused on the best of the 90′s so I was pleased. I sat in the back corner. I had a complete view of the bar which I thought was one of the best seats in the place.
REVIEWER: Becky Beamer
It’s a summer brew and it’s from New Zealand SO good luck finding it in the US. If you can’t find it – I recommend just pretending it’s summer for a night and grab a corona with a lime.
The beer is smooth & sweet. I can taste honey and something spicy. I can’t quite place it.
I have to admit I cheated and read the description on the bar menu. The spice is from the nutmeg – yummy.
It’s really good and really easy to drink.
5 out of 5 Cheers.
bb
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January 12, 2011 The Topp Twins — True Kiwiana
FILM: Topp Twins – The Untouchable Girls
FILMMAKER: Leanne Pooley
REVIEWER: Becky Beamer
This documentary is true kiwiana. If you aren’t sure what that is – I guess you’ll have to watch. The documentary was shown prime time on NZ Channel 1. It’s a free channel here in New Zealand. Actually, this documentary has taken nearly $2 million at the NZ Box Office making it the Top Documentary Film ever released in New Zealand !
Summary: Leanne Pooley’s documentary – offers a revealing look into the lives of the world’s only yodeling lesbian twin country-and-western singers.
The documentary was shot and composed in a very traditional manner and thus a bit dry. But, it was watchable because the twins have a good story. They are unique and special. I found myself downloading a few of their songs from iTunes. If you notice them coming to a folk festival near you – most definitely check them out!
The official website and trailer for the movie: http://topptwins.com/tv-and-film/untouchable-girls
Twins Rule !
3 out of 5 Cheers
b.b (I may be a Twin)
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September 19, 2010 Where has all the drinking gone?
I must confess — I’m disappointed in myself for not keeping up the “drink” part of the Doc&aDrink name. It’s not because I haven’t been drinking anything. In fact – since I’m in a new country (New Zealand) – I’ve been drinking all sorts of new beers, wines and spirit combinations. Katy isn’t here to review the drinks with me and drink reviews are more fun together. BUT – the show must go on!
This review goes with my last doc review – American Teen. Truth be told – I actually watched the movie all snuggled up in bed – on a sunday morning. So – technically – the movie was paired with coffee. BUT, for the sake of bringing the DRINK back in Doc&aDrink – I paired the doc with a Kiwi Paradise Cocktail.
KIWI PARADISE
It’s healthy (2 whole kiwis were used).
It’s easy to drink and looks pretty.
Perfect for the high-school girls.
Correction: High-school girls shouldn’t be old enough to drink at all.
They Should substitute the alcohol for juice.
5 out of 5 Cheers.
—becky beamer
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