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WELCOME IT STARTED WITH A SIMPLE IDEA.
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hat if we could convince the country’s most exciting craft breweries to all brew and release a brand new ‘festival beer’ on the same day at the one event? The idea struck a chord, and the beer fans of Australia responded in droves. And from that fateful day back in 2011 at The Local Taphouse beer bars in St Kilda and Darlinghurst, GABS was born. From Melbourne, we then extended our reach to Sydney, and last year we were delighted to launch our first ever Auckland festival. New Zealand has always held a place close to our hearts, and over the years we’ve championed Kiwi beers and ciders at our events and venues. The time was right to launch GABS Auckland, and what an event it was! We were thrilled to receive the nod from the Society of Beer Advocates (SOBA) as Auckland’s best beer festival in our first year out. In the last six years, we estimate that GABS has welcomed more than 700 new Festival Beers and Ciders into the world. Many of these have gone on to become a staple in that brewery’s range, some have captured global media attention, and more than a few have pushed the boundaries of what we know about beer and cider. GABS has become a place for the craft brewing industry to flex their muscles and strut their stuff. And we think that’s just awesome. At GABS Beer, Cider & Food Fest presented by Liquorland, we’re all about sharing our love of craft beer and cider with as many people as possible through an exceptional festival experience. The ‘experience’ part is really important to us. Wherever you are on your beer or cider journey, we want to give you the tools to take one more step at GABS, whether that’s by guiding your first tastings with easy-to-follow notes, or by giving you an insight into the brewing process at Craft College. Most of all, it’s about providing an incredibly fun festival experience for you to enjoy great beers and ciders with your mates. This event doesn’t happen on its own. We want to give a massive shout out to the 80+ brewers and cider makers who took the time to brew something special for you today, the street food vendors who keep us all sustained, our wonderful partners, the GABS team, and especially the hundreds of amazing volunteers who give their time to allow us all to have such a great time. Enjoy yourselves and please drink responsibly.
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CONTENTS 4 Welcome
13 GABS Mixed Six Pack
25 GABS Tasting Tools
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GABS = Beer + Cider + Food
16 Ariston Food & Drink Experience
27 Festival Beers
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GABS How-To
18 The GABS Craft College
32 Festival Ciders
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Festival Highlights
20 GABS Grand Carnivale
33 Street Food
10 Festival Info
22 GABS Hottest 100
34 Venue Map
12 Shop Your GABS Favourites
24 Beer & Brewer People’s Choice
35 Liquorland Marketplace
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BEER
More than 300 beers from New Zealand, Australia and around the world, including 70 ‘Festival Beers’ brewed specially for you
CIDER
A celebration of cider, including exclusive ‘Festival Ciders’ from the best producers in New Zealand and Australia
FOOD
Delicious dishes from some of the city’s best street food vendors
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FESTIVAL INFO
GABS HOW-TO We get it. There’s a lot going on here. So to break it down, here are five things you can do to make the most of your time at GABS. 1. GET SOME GABS CURRENCY GABS is a 100% cashless event. With no cash to handle, this helps us process transactions quickly, meaning more time for you to enjoy the festival. If you didn’t buy Currency with your ticket, top up at a Currency Stand or with a roving Currency Seller. For reference, all GABS Tasters are sold at $2.20 each (or $11 for a paddle of five Tasters). And if you have any Currency left over, never fear as refunds are available online.
2. SAMPLE UNIQUE FESTIVAL BEERS & CIDERS 80 brewers and cider makers have brewed a beer or cider especially for this festival, and you’re the first people to try them! Check out the full listings from page 27, grab a paddle (on the tables or at the Kegtainer Bars) or your Coopers Festival Glass and start sampling!
3. BROWSE THE LIQUORLAND MARKETPLACE There are more than 40 Exhibitor Stands at GABS Auckland. These are most of the best craft breweries and cideries from New Zealand and Australia. Check them out, try their range, talk to the brewery staff and take part in their games and ‘mini events’.
4. LEARN SOMETHING NEW Join us at the GABS Craft College for robust and entertaining discussions with leading brewers, hosted by Professor Pilsner (aka Pete Mitcham of Australian Brews News), or head over to the Ariston 6 GABS BEER, CIDER & FOOD FEST PRESENTED BY LIQUORLAND
Food & Drink Experience to explore gastronomic pairings of beer, cider and food.
5. MARVEL AT IT ALL! There’s so much to see and do at GABS… wander the festival hall, enjoy the GABS Grand Carnivale performances from container top to table, get some tasty street food from the city’s best vendors and soak it all in! TOO MANY BEERS AND CIDERS? LET US HELP ON PAGE 25
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS FESTIVAL BEERS & CIDERS Every year at GABS, the best breweries and cider makers from New Zealand, Australia and an invited few from around the world come together to release a new beer or cider all at the same event. These ‘Festival Beers & Ciders’, served from our distinctive shipping container bars, are a true showcase of craft beer creativity and diversity. This year, we’re serving a massive 80+ Festival Beers & Ciders from our two ‘Kegtainer’ bars! Full details can be found on page 27, or via the Official GABS App. Please note allocations are limited, and while some session allocations may run out, the beer or cider will be back for the next session.
ARISTON FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCE
LIQUORLAND MARKETPLACE The Liquorland Marketplace is where breweries, cideries and related businesses showcase their range. You can buy tasters or Coopers Festival Glass fills directly from the stands, and have the opportunity to meet the team behind them. Many of the stands also schedule mini-events like tastings and games where you can win fantastic prizes. For the full exhibitor list and site map, turn to page 34. The schedule of all mini-events can be found in the GABS Official App or on signage around the festival hall.
Hosted by Beer Diva Kirrily Waldhorn, the Ariston Food & Drink Experience is a series of free, fun-filled seminars. Find out why great chefs love craft beer and cider so much, experience the art of beer/ cider gastronomy at its best and expect the unexpected. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in these hands-on, interactive sessions. Turn to page 16 for more info, and check out the Official GABS App or signage around the festival hall for the full schedule.
CRAFT COLLEGE Learn from the best in the business! Hosted by the incredibly engaging Professor Pilsner (Pete Mitcham of Australian Brews News), Craft College offers the opportunity to learn more about beer and cider through a series of free seminars and discussions. They include our highly popular Q & Ales panels, masterclasses and feature sessions and are accompanied by free beer and cider samples and a whole lot of fun. Turn to page 18 for more info, and check out the Official GABS App or signage around the festival hall for the full schedule. OVERWHELMED? OUR TASTING TOOLS ON PAGE 25 CAN HELP
STREET FOOD Hungry? Make sure you check out the mouthwatering goodies on offer at GABS. As always, we’re proud to have some of the city’s best street food vendors on offer. All food dishes have suggested beer and cider pairings in the Official GABS App so make sure you download it for a more complete beer, cider and food pairing experience. For more info on vendors, turn to page 33.
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
KEGTAINER BARS The Kegtainer Bars are converted 40-foot-long refrigerated shipping containers where all the Kegstar kegs of GABS Festival Beers are stored. It is the only place you can buy a Tasting Paddle, taster or glass of these special beers made exclusively for GABS.
WATCH THE RUGBY LIVE What better place to watch the rugby than in the midst of the very best New Zealand beers! We’ll be playing both games over the GABS weekend on our GIANT screens. On Friday night (Session 1), watch the All Blacks take on Samoa. And then on Saturday evening (Session 3), it’s the British Lions v Maori All Blacks.
GABS SOCIAL SCREENS Post pics of your favourite moments and be sure to tag them with #GABS2017 and you might see your photo up on the giant Social Screens at the festival!
GABS GRAND CARNIVALE At GABS, we love to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and the thrill of the spectacular. And this year, we’re taking the ‘spectacular’ to a whole new level. From container top to your table, the Grand Carnivale promises a show-stopping feast for the senses. Turn to page 20 for more info, and check out the Official GABS App or signage around the festival hall for the full schedule. 8 GABS BEER, CIDER & FOOD FEST PRESENTED BY LIQUORLAND
WATER WARRIORS We love the Water Warriors! Keep an eye out for their bright blue shirts, and make sure you grab a refreshing H2O from them whenever they pass by. Armed with 11 litre water backpacks, the Water Warriors will happily give you free water wherever you are, and help keep your GABS experience on track. TOO MANY BEERS AND CIDERS? LET US HELP ON PAGE 25
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS BEER & BREWER PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS What was your favourite Festival Beer, Festival Cider or Food Dish at GABS 2017? Cast your vote using the Official GABS App or via gabsfestival.com and you could win 10 cases of beer! The People's Choice winners will be announced the week after GABS Auckland on our social media pages. Check out the story on last year’s People’s Choice Best Festival Beer winner on page 24.
BEER HALL GAMES With giant jenga, cornhole, table tennis at the Kegstar Kegaseum and interactive games at many of the exhibitor stands, there are plenty of fun activities to get involved in around the GABS festival hall.
COOPERS FESTIVAL GLASS At some point you will certainly find a favourite beer or cider. Rinse your Coopers Festival Glass and order a fill at the Kegtainer Bars or at the Liquorland Marketplace stands. Please hang on to your glass as you will only receive one (and it’s a great souvenir). Replacement glasses can be purchased from the Merchandise Stand.
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FESTIVAL INFO
GABS CURRENCY GABS is a 100% cashless event. If you haven’t already added Currency to your wristband, or need to top up, just head to one of the GABS Currency Stands (EFTPOS available) or find a roving Currency Seller (cash only). If you don’t use all of your GABS Currency at the festival, refunds will be available online only from gabsfestival.com for two weeks after the event.
GABS TASTING PADDLES
GABS SESSIONS AUCKLAND
ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane DAY/DATE
SESSION
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Friday 16 June
Session 1
6.30pm 11.30pm
Saturday 17 June
Session 2
12pm - 5pm
Saturday 17 June
Session 3
6.30pm 11.30pm
Please note that all alcohol will stop being served 15 minutes before the end of each session.
Sampling is the name of the game at GABS! While individual 85ml tasters can be purchased (for $2.20 each), Tasting Paddles of 5 x 85ml tasters ($11) are the best way to sample a range of beers and ciders, particularly at the Kegtainer Bars where the specially brewed Festival Beers & Ciders are sold. You’ll find empty Tasting Paddles on the tables beside each Kegtainer Bar. Please mark the drink numbers (as shown on the Kegtainer Bar menus and GABS Official Guide) in numerical order on the paddle with the chalk provided before you reach the bar for service. You’re welcome to keep and take home your Coopers Festival Glass, but please place your Tasting Paddles in the Paddle Bins as you exit your session.
MERCH Opening one hour into each session, our Merch Stand will feature a range of GABS t-shirts and merchandise from participating breweries and cideries. Payment for merchandise is either by GABS Currency, cash, credit card or EFTPOS.
OTHER DRINKS Free water will be available at stations throughout the festival hall, or from the roving Water Warriors. Remember to keep
hydrated to make sure you can go the distance. And if you’re not into beer or cider, that’s fine. We won’t hold it against you. Wine is available from Kegtainer Bar B. Soft drinks, water and other non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase at some of the food stalls.
and festive atmosphere, anti-social behaviour will not be accepted.
ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
If anyone thinks GABS is a swillathon, they will only be disappointed. While GABS is all about responsible beer and cider appreciation and education in a fun
GABS staff and volunteers will be wearing brightly coloured GABS t-shirts and are easy to identify. Please respect them as many have given up their time to help you.
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SMOKING Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the festival hall. Smokers are asked to smoke outside the main entrance and to one side.
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SHOP FOR YOUR GABS FAVOURITES! Find something you like from one of the Exhibitor Stands in the Liquorland Marketplace? Many of the beers and ciders sold by our exhibitors are available for sale from Liquorland Click & Collect! Just choose your favourite beer or cider, pay for it online and pick it up from your local Liquorland. You can even place your order from your seat at GABS! www.shop.liquorland.co.nz
BE IN THE KNOW WITH TOAST MAGAZINE Is a Saturday night dinner party with good food and beer to match, your perfect night in? Are you thinking of expanding your beer repertoire so you can grow a beard that impresses your friends and post ‘beer and beard’ selfies on Facebook? Maybe you just like to read or look at beautiful pictures of alcoholic beverages? Well, we’d like to introduce to you to Toast magazine bought to you by Liquorland. Your one stop shop for drinks ideas, advice and inspirations for special occasions. The added bonus is, Toast isn’t just about beer! So when you want to try something different, you can branch out into the wonderful worlds of spirits or wine. You can pick up a Toast magazine from your local Liquorland the next time you’re in the neighbourhood, or sign up to our weekly email newsletter with all the latest trends in the drinks world as well as our cocktail of the week. Sign up at toastmag.co.nz/signup
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GABS MIXED SIX PACK
TAKE THE ‘FESTIVAL BEER’ EXPERIENCE HOME! This year at GABS, 70 of the best breweries from New Zealand, Australia and around the world came together to release a new and exclusive beer all on the same day and at the same event. And now, we’ve cherry picked six of them for you to enjoy after the event at your leisure.
ROYAL TANNINBOMB
RYE ‘N GOSE SLING
YEASTIE BOYS (AUS) In 2012, Yeastie Boys won the inaugural GABS People’s Choice Festival Beer with their Gunnamatta Earl Grey IPA. Royal Tanninbomb is the fifth birthday celebration of this ale. An extra pale Double Earl Grey IPA, bursting with citrus and floral notes, the ‘Tanninbomb’ showcases the tea leaf’s classic dry finish.
COLONIAL BREWING COMPANY (AUS) This lightly soured Gose (pronounced ‘GOH-zuh’) is brewed with a handsome dose of rye malt for dryness and spice, and Margaret River seawater for tender saltiness. Finally, it’s turned into a citrusy gin sling with a dose of Broadside from The West Winds Gin. It’ll take you straight to La La Land.
CHOCOLATE FISH BEHEMOTH BREWING COMPANY (NZ) A chocolate fish is a pink marshmallow shaped like a fish and covered in chocolate. Behemoth have created a chocolate Milk Stout that is chocolatey as chocolatey gets and added a load of raspberries to create the classic Kiwi treat in beer form. So get this into a glass and enjoy it at the end of a meal.
ESPRESSO MARTINI KÖLSCH
COSMIC CHAOS
WAYWARD BREWING CO (AUS) A mad fusion of the Wayward team’s favourite funky, hoppy and sour beer styles, this beer layers yeast notes over a tart yet complex malt profile, bringing it home with massive tropical and stone fruit aromas. The end result... an extremely approachable tropical hoppy sour ale with a hint of funk and a refreshing dry finish.
8 WIRED BREWING (NZ) Like the universe itself, this brew is dark and tranquil in appearance, but once you delve in, its chaotic intensity really hits. An experimentation in how far 8 Wired can push it, boldly going where few have gone before. It’s an adventure across the palate; sour, hoppy and malty, bringing balance to The Force.
Available from Liquorland stores after the festival, the GABS Festival Beer Mixed Six Pack features six unique beers created especially for you. Relive your GABS favourites, try something you missed, or explore something new. There’s something for every beer lover in the GABS FESTIVAL BEER MIXED SIX PACK.
BLACKMAN’S BREWERY (AUS) Packed full of cold drip coffee from the team at Cartel Roasters in nearby Geelong, vanilla pods and roasted malt, this dark Kölsch will have you thinking you’ve ordered an Espresso Martini. What better way to get the party started!
FUNKY HOPPY PEOPLE
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GET THE STORY BEHIND THE BREWS! Make sure you check out our Mixed Six Pack video series as well at gabsfestival.com/videos
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ‘Natural conditioning’ or ‘bottle fermenting’ is a traditional brewing technique in which beers undergo a secondary fermentation after the beer has been bottled or kegged. While there are only a few breweries that still take the time to do this, natural conditioning extends the beer’s shelf life, helps to enhance its flavour and eliminates the need for preservatives or additives.
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ADDING THE YEAST
BOTTLE/KEG FERMENTING
Yeast eats away at the remaining sugars in the beer creating alcohol and CO2. As the CO2 is trapped it naturally carbonates the beer and displaces the remaining oxygen. This maintains the beer’s integrity and removes the need for additives and preservatives.
Once bottled or kegged, extra yeast is added to begin the natural conditioning process.
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Coopers encourages people to roll their bottle or agitate the kegs before serving the beer. This helps move the sediment through the beer, enhancing its flavour and giving it that signature, cloudy appearance.
CONDITIONING CELLAR
The ales are held in cellar conditions for two weeks at ambient temperature while the bottle fermentation takes place.
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THE SEDIMENT
Once fermentation process is complete, the yeast falls to the bottom of the bottle or keg leaving fine sediment. When that happens we know the beer is ready to be enjoyed. This is why Coopers’ ales and stouts have a ‘best after’ rather than a ‘best before’ date.
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BROUGHT TO YOU BY SAWMILL BREWERY & SMOKO ROOM Sawmill Brewery Chef Will Michell will be demonstrating a chilli and hop marinated smoked beef brisket with pearl barley and puffed malt, a great example of deconstructed food with hops, barley and malt, and a perfect match with beer!
ARISTON FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCE Love beer and food? Well, the Ariston Food & Drink Experience is the place to be. With more than 15 years of beery experience, Kirrily Waldhorn, aka the Beer Diva, will be your tour guide on a gastronomy adventure at Ariston Food & Drink Experience. Enjoy free, fun-filled seminars by leading Kiwi and international chefs. Learn how to pair beer, cider and food from the best, be prepared to roll up your sleeves, and even get blindfolded. Entry is on a strictly first come, first ‘served’ basis, so get in fast! Check the full Ariston Food & Drink Experience schedule in the Official GABS App or on signage around the festival hall.
A WORD FROM ARISTON AMBASSADOR GARY MEHIGAN “For me the choice of Ariston is simple, great value for money, easy to use and a brand you can trust. Ariston have been in Australia for 21 years and I’ve been using their cooking appliances now for over 15 years. I have Ariston laundry and kitchen appliances in my home, at work and on set. When it comes to choosing home appliances, I look for quality, the latest innovation and reliability. When you find something that you love and you trust, why not stick with it? And that’s why I choose Ariston. It takes more than a cooking range to create a Master Chef, passion and a burning curiosity for food is a start! Cooking for family and friends is one of the most personal things you can do for them, taking fresh ingredients and creating and making something however simple. Having the right cooking range just makes the whole experience just that little easier and a little bit more special.” – Gary Mehigan, MasterChef Australia Judge 16 GABS BEER, CIDER & FOOD FEST PRESENTED BY LIQUORLAND
BEER & CHEESE Our very own Beer Diva, Kirrily Waldhorn, will be talking beer & cheese with a focus on some of NZ’s local small scale cheese producers. Contrary to popular belief, beer is an incredible cheese accompaniment. So whether you are a traditionalist wine buff, sceptical of this match made in heaven, or a beer nut who loves great cheese, we are certain we can cater for even the most discerning and experienced palate.
VANESSA BAXTER From MasterChef Finalist to corporate cooking queen, when avid traveller Vanessa Baxter put herself forward as a contestant on MasterChef, she had no idea that it would lead her to becoming a specialist for adults and kids alike in nourishing relationships through food. Vanessa is a Ronald McDonald House Ambassador, an active supporter of KOTO charities, which helps educate street kids in all areas of hospitality, and has recently been involved with Bridge the Gap project, teaching the FundaMentals of cooking to NZ’s most vulnerable youth.
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CRAFT COLLEGE THE GABS CRAFT COLLEGE Want to learn more about beer and cider from the best? The GABS Craft College has you covered. During all sessions of GABS, Craft College presents a popular series of free and educational seminars hosted by the inimitable Pete Mitcham, aka Professor Pilsner. A fun way to learn more about beer and cider, entry is free with complimentary samples to boot. First in best dressed!
& Ciders. Hear from leaders in the industry, try a beer or cider, and enjoy more than a few laughs along the way.
MASTERCLASSES & FEATURE SESSIONS These keynote sessions, usually featuring a high-profile brewer or cider maker, seek to explore the hottest trends and innovations or hear from industry leaders.
HIGHLIGHTS Q & ALES A hit year on year, Professor Pilsner leads this popular panel discussion where brewers and cider makers discuss the inspiration and techniques behind their GABS Festival Beers PA
Check the full Craft College schedule in the Official GABS App or on signage around the festival hall.
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KEGTAINER STAGE For the first time in GABS history, we’ll be taking to the top of Kegtainer Bar B to stage a series of showstopping 360 degree performances throughout each session.
There’s a reason GABS was originally called the ‘Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular’ and that’s because the idea of a spectacular experience has always underpinned everything we do. Every year, we challenge ourselves to take the GABS experience to a whole new level, and this year, we’re thrilled to do just that with our entertainment program. Introducing the GABS Grand Carnivale. An entertainment extravaganza that ranges from the top of our Kegtainer top to your very table.
CAN CAN Why? Because you can can can! A hit at the Melbourne and Sydney events, the Can Can girls will take over the Kegtainer Stage for an absolute showstopper of a performance.
SWING OUT CENTRAL From the masters of Auckland swing dancing, don’t miss this rollicking performance by Swing Out Central. There’ll be spins, twirls and plenty of hoppin’ going on.
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THE ALE CAPONES Perennial GABS favourite house band, The Ale Capones, are back and will be working the crowd with their trademark tunes and humour. You’ll be singing along before you know it!
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A contemporary Taiko Drumming group, Tamashii describe their work as ‘music as an extreme sport’. Known for high-energy performances, Tamashii combine martial arts movements with percussive brilliance to create an awesome experience. TOO MANY BEERS AND CIDERS? LET US HELP ON PAGE 25
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NEW ZEALAND’S HOTTEST 100 CRAFT BEERS Following on from a successful GABS Beer, Cider & Food Fest in Auckland last year, our team launched a 100% New Zealand edition of our popular GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll. And excitingly, the Kiwi craft beer community responded with gusto, with breweries registering more than 550 individual beers to vote for, and fans turning out in droves to nominate their five favourite beers of 2016. In fact, we got more votes than we received in the first four years of the Aussie poll. Well played, New Zealand. Well played.
THE BIG WINNERS Taking the inaugural title of GABS Hottest Kiwi Craft Beer is ‘Supercharger’, the American Pale Ale from Panhead Custom Ales in Auckland. Having also recently been named ‘Beer of the Year’ by the Society of Beer Advocates (SOBA), it’s a fantastic recognition to now also win the people’s choice. In second place was Auckland-based Epic Brewing with their Double IPA 22 GABS BEER, CIDER & FOOD FEST PRESENTED BY LIQUORLAND
‘Hop Zombie’. And rounding out the podium was ‘Pernicious Weed’, just the first of an incredible 19 beers from Garage Project in the full Hottest 100 list, including a remarkable five in the top 10 alone. Check out the next page for the full Hottest 100 results.
NEW PLAYERS & FESTIVAL FAVOURITES An impressive 18 new beers (brewed for the first time in 2016) made the list, including three from Behemoth: the ‘Triple Chocolate Milk Stout’, the ‘Tropical Mo Fo’ Fruit Beer, and ‘Dump the Trump’ American IPA. We were also thrilled to see six GABS Festival Beers make the list. These are beers that were brewed especially for first release at GABS, and included the first ever People’s Choice Best Festival Beer of GABS (in 2012), Yeastie Boys’ ‘Gunnamatta’ and ‘Jungle Boogie’ Soured Fruit Beer from Funk Estate (GABS 2016).
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‘Supercharger’ American Pale Ale (Panhead) ‘Hop Zombie’ Double IPA (Epic) ‘Pernicious Weed’ Double IPA (Garage Project) ‘Death From Above’ Experimental Beer (Garage Project) GABS ‘Hopwired’ New Zealand IPA (8 Wired) ‘Hippy Berliner’ Berliner Weisse (8 Wired) GABS ‘Armageddon’ American IPA (Epic) ‘Garagista’ Specialty IPA (Garage Project) ‘Hapi Daze’ Experimental Beer (Garage Project) ‘Party & Bullshit’ American IPA (Garage Project) NEW ‘BitterBitch’ Sp0ecialty IPA (ParrotDog) ‘C!tra’ Double IPA (Liberty) ‘Triple Chocolate Milk Stout’ Sweet Stout (Behemoth) NEW ‘Quickchange XPA’ American Pale Ale (Panhead) ‘Knife Party’ American IPA (Liberty) ‘Flat White Milk Stout’ Sweet Stout (8 Wired) ‘Sauvinova’ Specialty IPA (Tuatara) ‘Imperial Nibs Cacao, Vanilla, Coconut Porter’ (Kereru) ‘Dump the Trump’ American IPA (Behemoth) NEW ‘Vandal’ Specialty IPA (Panhead) ‘New Zealand Pilsner’ (Emerson’s) ‘Kauri’ Double IPA (Birkenhead) ‘Port Road Pilsner’ International Pale Lager (Panhead) ‘Epic Pale Ale’ American Pale Ale (Epic) ‘Yakima Monster’ American Pale Ale (Liberty) ‘Lupus the Wolf Man’ Double IPA (Garage Project) NEW GABS ‘Bird Dog’ American IPA (Emerson’s) ‘BEER’ Pale Lager (Garage Project) ‘Kapai’ American Pale Ale (Tuatara) ‘Bookbinder’ British Golden Ale (Emerson’s) ‘Thor’ Double IPA (Epic) NEW ‘Lupulingus’ Double IPA (Epic) ‘Los Lobos’ American IPA (Garage Project) ‘Dirty Boots’ American Pale Ale (Garage Project) ‘In Ya Face’ Double IPA (Behemoth) ‘Reet Petite’ American Amber Ale (Choice Bros) ‘Tomahawk’ American Pale Ale (Tuatara) NEW ‘Pils’n’Thrills’ New World Pilsner (Garage Project) ‘CHOMP’ Australian Pale Ale (Black Dog) ‘Hops on Pointe’ New Zealand Pilsner (Garage Project) ‘Dankomatic’ American IPA (Epic) NEW ‘Gunnamatta’ American IPA (Yeastie Boys) GABS ‘IPA’ International Pale Ale (Good George) ‘6 Foot 5 IPA’ American IPA (Behemoth) ‘KINGTIDE Pacific IPA’ American IPA (Bach) ‘Double Trouble’ Specialty IPA (Tuatara) ‘Angry Peaches’ American Pale Ale (Garage Project) ‘iStout’ Russian Imperial Stout (8 Wired) ‘Day of the Dead’ Experimental Beer (Garage Project) ‘Venusian Pale Ale (VPA)’ Experimental Beer (Garage Project)
51. ‘Iti’ American Pale Ale (Tuatara) 52. ‘White Mischief’ Soured Fruit Beer (Garage Project) 53. ‘Stone Hammer’ American IPA (Epic) NEW 54. ‘Gypsy Funk’ Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (8 Wired) NEW 55. ‘Pacific Pale Ale’ American Pale Ale (Birkenhead) NEW 56. ‘Johnny Octane’ Red IPA (Panhead) 57. ‘Big Smoke’ Smoked Beer (non Rauchbier) (8 Wired) 58. ‘Kowhai’ Double IPA (ParrotDog) 59. ‘Moa St Josephs’ Belgian Tripel (Moa) 60. ‘Sparkling Pale Ale’ International Pale Ale (Good George) 61. ‘Wild Feijoa 2015 Vintage’ Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (8 Wired) NEW 62. ‘ANZUS’ International IPA (Croucher) GABS 63. ‘Moa Session Pale Ale’ American Pale Ale (Moa) 64. ‘La Calavera Catrina’ Experimental Beer (Garage Project) 65. ‘APA’ American Pale Ale (Good George) 66. ‘CHUR! NZ Pale Ale’ American Pale Ale (Behemoth) 67. ‘Cabbages & Kings’ Experimental Beer (Garage Project) 68. ‘Tall Poppy’ Red IPA (8 Wired) 69. ‘Rogue Hop’ German Pils (Harrington’s) 70. ‘Mot Eureka’ New World Pilsner (Tuatara) 71. ‘Lady Danger’ Red IPA (Beer Baroness) 72. ‘Vanilla Coffee Porter (VCP)’ Porter (Mike’s) 73. ‘Halo’ New Zealand Pilsner (Liberty) 74. ‘Hopped up on Pils’ New World Pilsner (Behemoth) 75. ‘DeadCanary’ English IPA (ParrotDog) 76. ‘Tropical Cyclone’ Double IPA (McLeod’s) 77. ‘Donovan’s Rocky Road White Stout’ Sweet Stout (Good George) NEW 78. ‘For Great Justice Wood-Fired Toasted Coconut Porter’ (Kereru) 79. ‘Rocket Coffee’ Specialty IPA (Good George) NEW 80. ‘Godzone Beat’ New Zealand Pale Ale (Fork & Brewer) 81. ‘Tropidelic’ New Zealand Pale Ale (8 Wired) 82. ‘Red IPA’ (Hop Federation) 83. ‘Thunder’ American Pale Ale (Epic) NEW 84. ‘Forget-me-not’ American IPA (ParrotDog) 85. ‘Moa Imperial Stout (Oak Aged)’ (Moa) 86. ‘Tiramisu’ Oatmeal Stout (Tuatara) NEW 87. ‘Jungle Boogie’ Soured Fruit Beer (Funk Estate) NEW GABS 88. ‘Hardtail Henry’ American Stout (Panhead) 89. ‘Yuzu Pernicious Weed’ Experimental Beer (Garage Project) NEW 90. ‘Stonecutter’ Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy (Renaissance) 91. ‘Tropical Mo Fo’ Fruit Beer (Behemoth) NEW 92. ‘Lack of Faith’ Black IPA (Garage Project) 93. ‘’Murica’ American Pale Ale (Behemoth) 94. ‘Sour Poppy’ Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (8 Wired) 95. ‘Oh Brother’ American Pale Ale (Liberty) 96. ‘DUSKRIDER Red IPA’ (Bach) 97. ‘Sauvin Bomb’ New Zealand IPA (Liberty) 98. ‘Uranium Breath’ American IPA (Mash Palace) 99. ‘Amber Ale’ (Good George) 100. ‘DRIFTWOOD Pacific Pale Ale’ American Pale Ale (Bach)
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BEER & BREWER PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS At GABS 2016, Queensland’s Bacchus Brewing Co took out the first ‘GABS Double’, winning the People’s Choice Best Festival Beer in both Australia and New Zealand, with their outstanding ‘Peanut Brittle Gose’. This was the second time Bacchus had won the popular vote at GABS, following their win in 2013 with their ‘White Choc Raspberry Pilsner’. We spoke with owner/brewer Ross Kenrick on what the win meant for them. TELL US ABOUT BACCHUS BREWING. Bacchus opened in 2005 as Australia’s first (we believe) all-grain brew-on-premise, making cheap beer for the public. I then bought the brewery in 2010, and switched the focus to brewing unique and high quality beers for the craft venues that were just starting to open under the new small bar license in Brisbane. The brewhouse is a unique steam jacketed multi vessel (5 x 70L & 1 x 140L) system. We generally double brew which enables us to turn out up to 12 different brews in a day, with us typically creating over 150 brand new beers a year. We love to explore new and interesting flavours, but equally love perfecting our take on traditional styles from all over the world.
WHAT WAS THE IDEA BEHIND PEANUT BRITTLE GOSE? To create a beer with mass appeal, and a bit of wow factor, to stand out against the 130+ amazing entries at GABS. Gose is a salty, slightly lactic style of beer that was gaining rapidly in popularity, so we decided to try
and replicate the classic combo of salted caramel and peanuts to produce a beer of intense flavour and aroma with a lovely savoury/sweet balance.
WHAT GOES INTO IT? The base recipe remains fairly true to the Gose style, being predominantly wheat, spiced with coriander and sea salt, and lightly soured. But then we add the Bacchus twist, using specialty malts and ingredients including peanuts to create the creamy rich peanut brittle flavours.
WHAT DID THE WIN MEAN FOR YOU? We have been runner-up and winner in previous years, but were totally blown away to be the first brewery to win it a second time. There were so many amazing beers – the standard at GABS rises every year. The real icing on the cake though was getting the trifecta of wins in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. It doesn’t get any better than the public voting you number one.
HAVE YOU CONTINUED TO MAKE THE BEER? Yes, it remains a firm favourite with a lot of our customers and we love seeing the reactions of new customers when they try the beer for the first time. It’s not for everyone, but those that like it generally love it.
HOW IMPORTANT IS GABS? It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creative flair and brewing talents to such a large audience, and winning certainly helps promote your brand, but more importantly it’s just a wonderful opportunity for brewers and the public to get together for a fun filled and informative celebration of craft beer.
WHAT ARE YOU BREWING FOR US THIS YEAR? Unfortunately we are not entering this year. A high turnover of staff, as well as personal commitments (including moving house), have just meant that we’ve not had the time or creative energy to do a beer entry justice this year. Hopefully back next year with all guns firing...
GABS PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST FESTIVAL BEERS 2012 ‘Gunnamatta’ Tea Leaf IPA (Yeastie Boys, NZ) 2013 White Choc Raspberry Pilsner (Bacchus Brewing Co, QLD) 2014 ‘Praline’ Belgian Specialty Ale (La Sirene, VIC) 2015 ‘Milk and Two Sugars’ Sweet Stout (BrewCult, VIC) 2016 ‘Peanut Brittle Gose’ (Bacchus Brewing Co, QLD) (GABS AUS & NZ) 2017 You decide!
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITES! What was your favourite Festival Beer, Festival Cider or Food Dish at GABS Auckland? Cast your vote on the Official GABS App or via gabsfestival.com and you could win 10 cases of beer! 24 GABS BEER, CIDER & FOOD FEST PRESENTED BY LIQUORLAND
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GABS TASTING TOOLS
COMPLEXITY EASIER DRINKING STEPPING UP ADVENTUROUS
We encourage you to explore new flavours and styles but know the choice can be overwhelming. In addition to our simple traffic light complexity rating (top right), use these additional tools below to help you decide! Download the GABS App for the full experience. BEER CHARACTERS
TYPES
FLAVOURS
NOTABLE STYLES
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Crisp
Delicate fruit
Subtle fruit flavours add depth to these beers
Cream Ale, Kölsch
Greens and salads, mild spice, sushi, white fish
Malt-accented
Some sweetness from a biscuity malt profile
Munich Helles, Blonde Ale, American Lager
Mild spice, pickles, roast chicken, salty food, sushi
Brisk hoppiness
Fresh, refreshing hop aromas with crisp bitterness
American Wheat Beer, Kellerbier, German Pils
Light seafood, mild spice, roast chicken, salty food, sushi
Earthy and dry
Earthy, hay-like, grassy, and woody hop flavours with a dry malt profile
California Common, Ordinary Bitter
BBQ meats, burgers, light seafood, mushrooms
Malty backbone
Bursting with hop flavours and a complex or rich malt profile
English IPA, Red IPA, Black IPA, American Barleywine
BBQ meats/veggies, mild spice, root veggies
Bold, herbal & citric
Mild malt and heavy use of hops creates citrus, resin and tropical fruit flavours
American Pale Ale, American IPA, Specialty IPA, Double IPA
Burgers, deli sandwiches, pickles, spicy food
Toasty and nutty
Full malt flavours and toasty or nutty accents and hints of dark stewed fruit
Munich Dunkel, Doppelbock, Altbier
Cured meats, greens and salads, hearty food, roast chicken
Expect some sweetness and flavours of nuts, toffee, caramel, toast and fruit
Fruit and toffee
The malts provide flavours such as dried fruit, plums or toffee
Best Bitter, Bière de Garde, English Barleywine
Aged/hard cheese, cured meats, root veggies, smoked fish
Roast
Soft and silky
Smooth and decadent with flavours of milk chocolate, coffee or hazelnut
Sweet Stout, Baltic Porter, Imperial Stout
Aged/hard cheese, icecream, rich pudding, sugary sweets
The highly roasted malts in these beers give coffee or cocoa style flavours
Dark and dry
Full on roast characters such as espresso, dark chocolate, and raw cocoa
English Porter, Irish Stout, Foreign Extra Stout
BBQ meats/veggies, icecream, mushrooms, raw shellfish
Smoke
Subdued smoulder
The smoke is usually gentle, intriguing and in harmony with the other flavours
Lichtenhainer, Classic Style Smoked Beer
Cured meats, greens and salads, raw shellfish, sharp cheese
Spicy and meaty
Bonfire and smoky bacon flavours, with subtle malts and yeast underneath
Rauchbier, Speciality Smoked Beer
BBQ meats/veggies, grilled/ melted cheese, hearty foods
Bright
Bubblegum, citrus and banana flavours
Witbier, Fruit Beer, Saison, Belgian Tripel
Aged/hard cheese, fresh berries, shellfish, white fish
Pepper, banana, and clove flavours are found in these yeast driven styles
Dark
Yeast and dark malts create dark fruit, banana bread and rich spice flavours
Weizenbock, Roggenbier Belgian Dubbel, Sahti
BBQ meats/veggies, cured meats, funky cheese, rich desserts
Tart/Funky
Delicate
Mild acidity and with crisp, tart characters
Berliner Weisse, Brett Beer, Gose
Fresh berries, sharp cheese, shellfish, white fish
Fruity and vinous
Vinous with pronounced acidity and fruit characters
Flanders Red Ale, Oud Bruin, Fruit Lambic
Cured meats, chocolate, funky cheese
Earthy
Sour and funky, these are often aged in oak
Gueuze, Lambic
Aged/hard cheese, dessert, cured meats
Crisp beers are light, clean and crisply refreshing
Hop
Hop flavours and bitterness are the hallmarks of these beers. Each hop variety brings its own characteristics
Malt
Smoked malts impart characters similar to some malt whiskeys or smoked meats
Fruit/Spicy
Yeast and bacteria give a combination of sour, rustic and earthy characters
CIDER & PERRY CHARACTERS
TYPES
FLAVOURS
FOOD PAIRINGS
Sweet
New World Cider
New world ciders are primarily made with table apples and are usually higher in sweetness
BBQ meats, chocolate, salty food, sausages
EASIER DRINKING Expect firm, hearty, pronounced apple or pear flavours
New World Perry
Made from table/culinary pears, they are often higher in sweetness, even in dry versions
Aged/hard cheese, mild spice, rich dessert
Medium
Cider with Fruit
Ciders with fruit have a traditional or new world cider base, with fruit or flavourings
Apple pie/dessert, aged/hard cheese, roast meats/veggies
STEPPING UP More food-friendly ciders that have enough character to partner with, rather than outshine, your meal
Speciality Cider
Specialty ciders are where cider makers use base ciders to add unique ingredients or processes to give their cider a special character
Cured meats, roast chicken, smoked fish, chocolate
Dry
Traditional Cider
Using cider specific apples that are bittersweet or bittersharp, traditional ciders often have a lot of fermentation character and tannins
Funky cheese, cured meats, roast chicken, raw shellfish
Traditional Perry
Made from pears grown specifically for cider, they carry some sweetness and have a young white wine character
Greens and salads, light seafood, sharp cheese, fresh berries
ADVENTUROUS The serious cider-drinker’s cider. Many dry ciders are aged in oak barrels to give more complexity
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ALL BEERS 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) SERVED IN 85ML TASTERS ONLY
FESTIVAL BEERS & CIDERS
Available at the Kegtainer Bars, Festival Beers & Ciders are brewed especially for GABS. Some are made in a traditional style, perhaps with a twist, while others are highly creative.
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Available at the Kegtainer Bars, Festival Beers & Ciders are brewed especially for GABS. Some are made in a traditional style, perhaps with a twist, while others are highly creative.
FESTIVAL BEERS
MAXIMUM OF TWO 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) BEERS PER TASTING PADDLE
6BEHEMOTH BREWING COMPANY
KEGTAINER A SECTION 1
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8 WIRED BREWING COSMIC CHAOS
Dark and tranquil in appearance. Chaotic intensity when reality hits. This psychedelic experimentation is a journey across the palate; sour, hoppy with the balance of malts. *Part of the GABS Festival Beer Mixed Six Pack ADVENTUROUS
LUPULIN FOG
JOE CARB
AUS
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B.EFFECT BREWING CO BLAZING HOPS
AUS
Bigsi, Bad Shepherd's marketing manager, loves liquorice. It was his turn to inspire a beer so they concocted a Baltic Porter with star anise, liquorice root, and sambuca(!). This lagered-porter is sweet, smooth and toasty. STEPPING UP
Style: Baltic Porter ABV: 8.1% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $8.00
Style: Soured Fruit Beer ABV: 6% Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous Festival Glass: $7.00
Style: Sweet Stout ABV: 6.8% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $7.00
9BLACKMAN'S BREWERY
ESPRESSO MARTINI KOLSCH
AUS
STEPPING UP
Style: Kölsch ABV: 4.6% Character: Crisp Malt-accented Festival Glass: $6.00
10BREWAUCRACY
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE NUTS TO WORK HERE
A bit of sweet, a bit of (nutty) meat, and a bit of heat! Chestnuts, chillies, and plenty of caramel and roast flavours. ADVENTUROUS
AUS
Cold-steeped coffee from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia helps emphasise the citrus and berry flavours in this dark sour beer. Blackcurrants were also added near the end of fermentation to add brightness and further complexity. STEPPING UP
AUS
Designed with Espresso Martini in mind, this is an unusual take on the classic German Kolsch style. Dark, with loads of cold drip coffee from Cartel Roasters (Geelong), vanilla pods and roasted malts. *Part of the GABS Festival Beer Mixed Six Pack
STEPPING UP
Style: Belgian IPA ABV: 8% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $8.00
A CURRANT STATE OF INFUSION
BAND WAGON
STEPPING UP
A Belgian style IPA co-fermented with red wine yeast. Said to have similar properties as Belgian yeast, they've also used American Ale yeast and a lot of late NZ hops. Disclaimer: May cause red eyes.
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Style: Specialty Beer ABV: 4.5% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $6.00
8BLACK HOPS BREWING
Style: Brown Ale (UK-style) ABV: 6.2% Character: Malt Toasty and nutty Festival Glass: $7.00
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BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS
THESE PRETZELS ARE MAKING ME THIRSTY
AUS
Austrian born brewery owner, Maria, has been making pretzels since 2005. And now they've ended up in a beer. This sour German style is accentuated with the saltiness of the housemade pretzels.
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Style: Gose ABV: 3.8% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $6.00
12BRIGHT BREWERY YIPPEE THAI YAY
AUS
With kaffir lime, ginger, chilli, lemongrass, thai basil mint, coriander, jasmine and cinnamon; it's a beer made to remind you of a curry on the couch, a tasty ale, and Die Hard on the telly. STEPPING UP
AUS
Black Hops assure us this isn't another bloody dessert beer. This Sweet Stout has chocolate, raspberry jam (from a little old lady down the road), vanilla, marshmallow and biscuit. It's a grown up Wagon Wheel.
ADVENTUROUS
BATCH BREWING COMPANY
Style: Sweet Stout ABV: 6.6% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $7.00
This beer will keep you nice and puckered up whilst keeping you trim!!
Style: Double IPA ABV: 8.5% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $8.00
BIGSI'S BALTIC PORTER
STEPPING UP
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A hazy, juicy-style Double IPA. Expect flavours of orange, tropical fruits, with a luscious full finish. Low on bitterness, it might be the juiciest beer you'll try all day.
4BAD SHEPHERD BREWING CO.
New Zealand's favourite reward for a job well done, the Chocolate Fish is a pink marshmallow shaped like a fish and covered in chocolate. This is the classic Kiwi treat in beer form. *Part of the GABS Festival Beer Mixed Six Pack
BENTSPOKE BREWING CO
Style: IPA (Specialty) ABV: 7.5% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $7.50
2AKASHA BREWING COMPANY
EASIER DRINKING
CHOCOLATE FISH MILK STOUT
Style: Specialty Beer ABV: 5.5% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $6.50
13BROTHERS BEER DONUT STOUT
A rich chocolatey stout with bags of fresh raspberry flavour and a thick creamy mouthfeel. Made in collaboration with donut wizards Olly in Mt Eden to emulate their awesome Raspberry Chocolate Donut. STEPPING UP
Style: Sweet Stout ABV: 6% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $7.00
14BURLEIGH BREWING COMPANY HEFSTER
AUS
HEF is an award winning wheat beer. Burleigh describe this as HEF's edgier, rebellious brother. All the hallmarks of HEF are there; yeast driven bubblegum and clove, plus flavours of rum, raisin and dark plums. STEPPING UP
Style: Weizenbock ABV: 7.5% Character: Fruit/Spice Dark Festival Glass: $7.50
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15CBAHK BREWERS GUILD WEI(ZEN) OF THE DRAGON
HK
This refreshing citrus spiced Weizen starts with subtle sweetness from dried dates, and finishes with a warm and tingly feeling, provided by Sichuan peppercorns. EASIER DRINKING
Style: Weizen/Weissbier/Hefeweizen ABV: 6.2% Character: Fruit/Spice Bright Festival Glass: $7.00
16CHOICE BROS PURPLE RAIN
Butterfly Pea Tea flowers have been steeped to create a vibrant colour in this beer. The colour will change with acidity, like a Hypercolor T-shirt, but liquid. STEPPING UP
Style: Experimental Beer ABV: 4.1% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $6.00 TOO MANY BEERS AND CIDERS? LET US HELP ON PAGE 25
FESTIVAL BEERS ALL BEERS 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) SERVED IN 85ML TASTERS ONLY
17COLONIAL BREWING CO RYE 'N GOSE SLING
AUS
A lightly soured Gose with rye malt, Margaret River seawater and a dosing of West Winds Broadside gin. Finished with a few US hops, if Gin Sling was a beer, it'd be this. *Part of the GABS Festival Beer Mixed Six Pack STEPPING UP
Style: Experimental Beer ABV: 4.5% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $6.00
18CONCEPT BREWING
SEXY TIME LOVE JUICE
Nicely balanced hops and malt with subtle additions of pomegranate, fig and cardamom - three of Nature's favourite aphrodisiacs. Not too boozy, so it won't ruin your fun... EASIER DRINKING
Style: New Zealand Pale Ale ABV: 5.8% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $6.50
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DEEP CREEK BREWING CO. THE OLD FASHIONED
An Amber Ale, aged in Bourbon barrels, this is an homage to its namesake cocktail. It will make you feel as dapper as Don Draper. STEPPING UP
Style: Specialty Beer ABV: 8.5% Character: Malt Fruit and toffee Festival Glass: $8.00
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ELATION BREWING COMPANY NATIVE BEAST
A big bold Stout with deep coffee and chocolate notes and a fruity finish. It uses fresh beans from their friends at Weta Coffee. ADVENTUROUS
Style: American Stout ABV: 8% Character: Roast Dark and dry Festival Glass: $8.00
21EMERSON'S BREWERY
BARREL PROOF IMPERIAL STOUT
A big Imperial Stout! Aged in Kentucky Bourbon barrels. Expect rich roasty, dark chocolate malt character with subtle bourbon and vanilla notes. ADVENTUROUS
Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 10.5% Character: Roast Soft and silky Taster Only: $2.20
22EMPORIUM BREWING NO WHEY? YES WHEY!
Whey from Kaikoura Cheese, after they made their award winning goats cheese, Tenara. After fermentation with Belgian yeast; cold brew coffee, roasted chocolate nibs and vanilla were used. A white, sweet, Stout.
ADVENTUROUS
Style: Belgian Specialty Ale ABV: 5.2% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $6.50
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FERAL
DARK MATTER
AUS
An English style Porter infused with Dutch cocoa, Madagascan vanilla pods and Tanzanian coffee, rounded off by some creamy lactose. STEPPING UP
Style: Porter ABV: 6% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $7.00
24FUNK ESTATE
A light, NZ hop driven IPA with tropical and citrus hoppy goodness, combined with a selection of their favourite pink ingredients. Infused with hibiscus, rosehips, pink peppercorn and pink grapefruit. Pink drink! STEPPING UP
Style: New Zealand IPA ABV: 5.2% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $6.50
AMERICAN BROWN
BAKLAVA BROWN
Hawkers founder, Mazen, was missing his mother's baklava. He told Jade from the Wheatsheaf Hotel, and they hatched a plan. The result? An Imperial Brown Ale with honey, spice and nuts. STEPPING UP
Style: Specialty Beer ABV: 7.2% Character: Malt Toasty and nutty Festival Glass: $7.50
29HOLGATE BREWHOUSE
Lots of late hops, plus rolled oats and wheat, create Holgate's take on the hazy IPA. The low bitterness and soft mouthfeel make this an easy drinker, but be cautious of the 8% ABV. STEPPING UP
AUS
30HONG KONG BREWERS GUILD THE NUTS
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Style: Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy ABV: 7% Character: Malt Toasty and nutty Festival Glass: $7.50
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31HOP NATION BREWING CO
BANGH THANDI
JEDI JUICE
Rich, smooth, spiced strong Milk Stout inspired by the Holi beverage Bhang Thandi. Brewed with almonds, fennel, Magaz Tari seeds, rose petal, pepper, cardamon, saffron, lactose and organic hemp oil.
STEPPING UP
Style: Sweet Stout ABV: 7.7% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $7.50
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32INVERCARGILL BREWERY
SMASHED EM BRO IPA
CRIMINALLY BAD
Single hop, single malt, and American Ale yeast. Clean, solid and a showcase of Amarillo hops. Citrus, pine and floral aromas. Smashing!
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AUS
The hazy, New England style IPAs are everywhere, but Hop Nation were one of the first in Australia. They tell us that this version will definitely bring the Jedi out in all of us. Style: American IPA ABV: 7.5% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $7.50
STEPPING UP
HK
A full bodied ale with heavenly roasted malt aromas, and a caramel sweetness. Not overpowering, but bold and delightful.
Style: American Brown Ale ABV: 6.3% Character: Hop Malty backbone Festival Glass: $7.00
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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MANGOES
Style: IPA (Specialty) ABV: 8% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $8.00
Gage Roads describe this as 'good, honest beer'. Then they go on to say it has rich caramel and chocolate flavours, with lovely bitterness and subtle pine and citrus hop characters. Sounds good to us!
Style: American IPA ABV: 6.2% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $7.00
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/ WHEATY 28HAWKERS BREWING CORPS
A Baltic Porter aged on oak. Banana, toffee, vanilla and a hint of spice. More than a sweet treat; with its sturdy alcohol comes a strong social conscience, referencing New Zealand's 32% pure waters and polluted rivers, heading to a brewery near you. STEPPING UP
Style: Baltic Porter ABV: 7% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $7.50
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Available at the Kegtainer Bars, Festival Beers & Ciders are brewed especially for GABS. Some are made in a traditional style, perhaps with a twist, while others are highly creative.
FESTIVAL BEERS
MAXIMUM OF TWO 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) BEERS PER TASTING PADDLE
33KERERU BREWING SWEET BIPPY
ADVENTUROUS
Style: Belgian Quad ABV: 9.3% Character: Fruit/Spice Dark Taster Only: $2.20
ESPRESSO SOUR
AUS
STEPPING UP
Style: Wood-Aged Beer ABV: 5% Character: Malt Fruit and toffee Festival Glass: $6.50
CHOCOLATE ON RYE
AUS
A dark Belgian-style Brown Ale, this is brewed with chocolate wheat, rye and spices. Expect aromas of chocolate and rye, with funky Belgian yeast characters leading to a spicy finish. STEPPING UP
Style: Belgian Specialty Ale ABV: 5% Character: Fruit/Spice Dark Festival Glass: $6.50
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LITTLE CREATURES FESTOON IPA
An ‘Australasian’ style Pale Ale fermented with farmhouse yeast and conditioned with Brettanomyces Drie. Expect aromas of vanilla, tropical fruit and a soft, funky barnyard flavours.
EASIER DRINKING
Style: English IPA ABV: 5.5% Character: Hop Earthy and dry Festival Glass: $6.50
45MYTHICA BREWING
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When they aren't drinking beer, the La Sirène team are usually found with coffee in hand. So they've combined the two. This is soured with wild yeast, dosed with espresso and fermented in French oak.
35LITTLE BREWING CO
Bay full moon by a select team of naked pickers who communicate only with pig grunts and whale whistles.
BONNIE PALE ALE
A double-version of their Velvet Boot, expect dark intense flavours of figs, plums and toffee. A bit of spice on the nose and a warming alcohol finish.
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39MCLEOD'S BREWERY
IXCACAO DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CREAM STOUT
Style: Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer ABV: 6% Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous Festival Glass: $7.00
Ixcacao (Ish-cack-cow) is dedicated to the Mayan goddess of chocolate. Decadent dark chocolate , roasted malt, hints of caramel and vanilla. Creamy, mild, and sweet.
40MIKE'S BEER
MIKE'S SECOND COMING
Surely the second coming is at hand? - William Butler Yeats. Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, this hop forward beauty pays homage to mike's Imperial IPA, ahead of its time in 2009. ADVENTUROUS
HAZED AND CONFUSED
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This is so packed with hops, the team at Mismatch only describe it as a ‘tropical fruit bomb’. Just water, hops, malt and yeast. It takes influence from the hazy IPAs of New England. ADVENTUROUS
AUS
This combines the hops of American style India Pale Ales and the yeast driven phenolics of Belgian Wit beers. Add a twist of native lemon myrtle, and you have a real party for the senses. STEPPING UP
Style: White IPA ABV: 7% Character: Fruit/Spice Bright Festival Glass: $7.50
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SWEET DISPOSITION
Brewed in collaboration with Wellington Chocolate Factory, this is a blend of malts producing a chocolate-black brew. They added chocolate, cacao nibs and husks, and cocoa. Complex dark chocolate, with a bitter crisp finish. STEPPING UP
Style: Sweet Stout ABV: 6.2% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $7.00
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McCASHIN'S BREWERY
PIC'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY PORTER
A Nelson collaboration of McCashin's, Pic's Peanut Butter and Soujon Berries. Expect a malty Porter with hints of beech smoke, chocolate, hop; and sweet smooth characters from nuts and berries. STEPPING UP
Style: Porter ABV: 4.8% Character: Roast Dark and dry Festival Glass: $6.00
Style: Double IPA ABV: 9% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Taster Only: $2.20
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MOA BREWING CO DUBBEL HOP
A Belgian Dubbel with subtle spicing collides with an American IPA creating a Dubbel IPA. Think Christmas cake, Pine resin and citrus as the spices interplay with complex malt and aggressive hopping. STEPPING UP
Style: Belgian Dubbel ABV: 7% Character: Fruit/Spice Dark Festival Glass: $7.50
43MOUNT BREWING
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME
Do the peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly with a baseball bat. Do the peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly with a baseball bat. STEPPING UP
Style: Specialty Beer ABV: 6% Character: Malt Fruit and toffee Festival Glass: $7.00
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46NAIL BREWING SUPER VPA
Style: Double IPA ABV: 9% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Taster Only: $2.20
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STEPPING UP
Style: Sweet Stout ABV: 6.3% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $6.50
PIG-ME WHALE
AUS
Born of the planet Hoptom, this is a Super VPA sent to planet Earth to make the world a better place. The powers of hops will give strength to all those who imbibe. STEPPING UP
Style: International IPA ABV: 8% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $7.00
47OUTLIER CARTEL WUNDERKAMMER
A "Wunderkammer" is a special cabinet for precious things. In making this Imperial Cream Ale, Outlier Cartel gathered friends and family to help make and inspire the beer. Think of Viennese vanilla and almond crescents, and Christmas in Austria. STEPPING UP
Style: Specialty Beer ABV: 9% Character: Crisp Malt-accented Taster Only: $2.20
48PANHEAD CUSTOM ALES BUSTED KNUCKLE
They tell us this is blacker than your AC/DC t-shirt. And that's about all they said. We guess it'll be black? ADVENTUROUS
Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 10% Character: Roast Soft and silky Taster Only: $2.20
49PARROTDOG BREWING MIXED BERRY SOUR ALE
Berries from Nelson were added to a soured pale beer. Bringing the South to the North, in a sour and refreshing way. EASIER DRINKING
Style: Soured Fruit Beer ABV: 5.5% Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous Festival Glass: $6.50
Old world style IPA with an added ingredient... fresh manuka tips harvested under the light of a Golden
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FESTIVAL BEERS ALL BEERS 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) SERVED IN 85ML TASTERS ONLY
50PIHA BEER KINA STOUT
The wild West Coast of New Zealand embodied in a beer. New Zealand sea urchin, gives this Stout a unique salty punch, with a silky feel on the palate. Packed with flavour and history. ADVENTUROUS
Style: Experimental Beer ABV: 6% Character: Roast Dark and dry Festival Glass: $7.00
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GRATEFUL GRAPEFRUIT
EASIER DRINKING
Style: Berliner Weisse ABV: 4.2% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $6.00 AUS
Thick, smooth and luscious. Loaded with lactose, Munich malt (the maltiest malt) and a stack of real, proper, vanilla beans. This is a decadent drink. ADVENTUROUS
Style: Winter Seasonal Beer ABV: 7% Character: Malt Fruit and toffee Festival Glass: $7.50
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AUS
An improbable flavour blend of a Russian Imperial Stout with a fruity Double IPA. Fruity hop aromas fighting with chocolate and coffee to get every bit of your attention. ADVENTUROUS
Style: Black IPA ABV: 9.5% Character: Hop Malty backbone Taster Only: $2.20
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RED HILL BREWERY
THE DARK HORSE SCHWARZ
AUS
Schwarzbier; a black German lager. Smooth and rich malt flavours with hints of chocolate and coffee. Nobel hops and a cool and long ferment is going to make this beer a clean, classic. EASIER DRINKING
Style: Schwarzbier ABV: 5% Character: Roast Soft and silky Festival Glass: $6.50
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56SIERRA NEVADA
USA
BOMBASTIC MONASTIC
A Belgian Brown Ale that's aged in Brandy barrels. Additions of cocoa and mandarin give this an intriguing depth. Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale ABV: 10.2% Character: Malt Fruit and toffee Taster Only: $2.20
Based on the classic German Berliner Weisse style, this is an incredibly delicate, drinkable sour with grapefruit and zesty lime.
VANILLA MALT THICKSHAKE
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Style: Belgian IPA ABV: 6.5% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $7.00
ADVENTUROUS
PINK BOOTS NZ
52PIRATE LIFE BREWING
STEPPING UP
Style: Belgian Specialty Ale ABV: 6.5% Character: Malt Fruit and toffee Festival Glass: $7.00
1.K
Sawmill scoured the surroundings within 1 kilometre from the brewery for natural ingredients to enhance their classic Belgian Red Ale. Salt from the sea, smoke from wood, and earth from native plants.
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AUS
THE MOUNTIE MAPLE IMPERIAL STOUT
This is a BIG, jet-black beer delivering beautifully rich stout flavours of chocolate, and raisins with a roasty finish. In addition, they've added a heap of maple syrup to give a nutty, sweet character. ADVENTUROUS
Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 12% Character: Roast Soft and silky Taster Only: $2.20
62TWO BIRDS BREWING SLAYER
AUS
While trying to make the pinkest beer possible, Two Birds came up with ‘Slayer’. Red-flesh dragonfruit and hibiscus flowers were added to this kettle soured beer. Crisp, refreshing and the pinkest of pink. EASIER DRINKING
Style: Berliner Weisse ABV: 5% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $6.50
63WAYWARD BREWING CO FUNKY HOPPY PEOPLE
AUS
A tropical, hoppy sour ale with a hint of funk. They used a Berliner Weisse base, then a massive amount of hops before a long slow fermentation with a blend of Saison and Brettanomyces yeast. *Part of the GABS Festival Beer Mixed Six Pack STEPPING UP
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STONE & WOOD
AUS
SALTY SOUR EAST
Style: Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer ABV: 6.2% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $7.00
Black limes, Murray River Salt and soured with Barambah yogurt come together in this Imperial Gose. Refreshing, boozy, and a tangy salty smoothness.
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EASIER DRINKING
A Scotch Ale, aged with Lark Distillery Rum casks. A combined sensory indulgence with a concentrated burst of organic, sun dried raisins. All balanced by maltiness and oak vanillins.
Style: Gose ABV: 7% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $7.50
59TE ARO BREWING CO
Style: Scottish-style Ale ABV: 7.2% Character: Malt Fruit and toffee Festival Glass: $7.50
This is a 100% Brett, barrel fermented Red IPA. Barrel hopped, in Pinot barrels, with fresh green Nelson Sauvin cone hops. Style: Brett Beer ABV: 7% Character: Tart/Funk Delicate Festival Glass: $7.50 AUS
The first use of Meridian hops in Australia, this is a celebration of Ryan from Bootleg Brewery. You need a rocket ship to discover what's going on in the black hole that's his head. STEPPING UP
ADVENTUROUS
Style: IPA (Specialty) ABV: 8% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $8.00
BLANCHE DEVEREAUX
AUS
A Vienna Lager steeped with French Earl Grey, and finished with rose and marigold petals. Lovely orange in colour, clean malt and restrained bitterness. Expect hints of peach, citrus and melon.
URBAN DANKSTER
A dank American IPA. It's pungent, resinous and potent. Did we mention it's dank? Because this be dank.
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The Yeastie's have done this All For Beer. A double version of their famous Gunnamatta Earl Grey IPA that was the champion beer at the first GABS. They've doubled down five years later. *Part of the GABS Festival Beer Mixed Six Pack
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Style: American IPA ABV: 7% Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric Festival Glass: $7.50
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65YEASTIE BOYS
ROYAL TANNINBOMB
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ROCKETSHIP IPA
AUS
ADVENTUROUS
(B)RHETT AND SCARLETT
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'RAISIN' KILTS' RUM 'N RAISIN SCOTCH ALE
EASIER DRINKING
Style: Vienna-style Lager ABV: 5% Character: Crisp Malt-accented Festival Glass: $6.50
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Available at the Kegtainer Bars, Festival Beers & Ciders are brewed especially for GABS. Some are made in a traditional style, perhaps with a twist, while others are highly creative.
FESTIVAL CIDERS
MAXIMUM OF TWO 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) BEERS PER TASTING PADDLE
1EDGEBROOK CIDER
EDGEBROOK 'WINTER CHAI' CIDER
ROCHDALE PINA COLADA CIDER
Seductive tones of cinnamon, clove, anise, and vanilla blended with Hawke's Bay cider. Traditional French and English apples, plus some new world varieties. Wild fermented, purely made. Style: Specialty Cider ABV: 6% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
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GOLDEN AXE
"PASH MA COBANA" SLUSHY
AUS
If you like pash-ma-cobana, and drinking cider with fruit - If you're not into soda, if you're not wearing a suit - If you like making love to tastebuds, in the bar or at GABS... Style: New World Cider ABV: 4.3% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
3INVERCARGILL BREWERY
4McCASHIN'S BREWERY
CRIMINALLY GOOD
A taste of Southland made just for GABS. A secret blend of tree-ripened Southern heritage apples, blended into a base of Braeburn and Granny Smith. Finished with Champagne yeast for a dry, crisp delight. Style: Traditional Cider ABV: 5.5% Character: Dry Festival Glass: $6.00
Nelson apples, coconut, and vanilla combine to create a tropical cider. Notes of pineapple, it'll conjure images of summers beside the pool. Style: Cider with Fruit ABV: 4% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
5MOA BREWING CO
AROHA RHUBARB CIDER
A blend of tart South Island Rhubarb and crisp apple, gives this cider a delicate sour berry flavour, reminiscent of your nan's rhubarb and apple pie. Style: Cider with Fruit ABV: 4% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
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HOT DOG FISH
Real cider made from local and international varieties, with a touch of cayenne chilli. Maybe too hot for some, and not hot enough for others. Just right for you? Style: Specialty Cider ABV: 5% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
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PECKHAM'S CIDER
BITTERSWEET MEDLEY
Using three rare cider making techniques, this cider has been designed to create intense, contrasting
flavours. Expect sweet raisin, oaky butterscotch, bitters, and rich apple pie in this heady, pure apple juice cider. Style: Specialty Cider ABV: 7.5% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
8THREE WISE BIRDS CIDER NATIONAL TREASURE
A tribute to a Kiwi classic. Milk chocolate aromatics lead into a tropical pineapple punch. A cider rich in flavour, and nostalgia. Style: Cider with Fruit ABV: 5% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
9WILLIE SMITH'S CIDER CERASUS SOUR
AUS
A barrel aged sour cherry wine, paying homage to farmhouse fruit beers of Belgium. Wild fermentation of black Lapin cherry, barrel conditioning in ex-Lark Distillery casks and a heady mix of bacteria and yeast. Style: Cider with Fruit ABV: 7.2% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
10ZEFFER
CHERRY BOMB
Cider fermented with dark cherries from Central Otago. Beautifully balanced, fragrant and a refreshing explosion of cherry. Style: Cider with Fruit ABV: 5.9% Character: Medium Festival Glass: $6.00
STREET FOOD
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! Hungry? Check out the mouthwatering goodies on offer from our Street Food Vendors. And be sure to check out the Official GABS App for recommended beer and cider pairings with all food dishes.
VENDORS DIXIE BBQ Smoked low and slow using traditional woods, authentic American barbecue is the name of the game at Dixie BBQ. From brisket to pulled pork, as well as a ‘slather’ of delicious sides, your feast awaits.
WHITE LADY BURGERS Auckland’s most loved burgers are coming to GABS! Owned and run by the Washer family for over 60 years, The White Lady has been serving Auckland punters since 1948. Come and see why their burgers have stood the test of time.
DOUBLE DUTCH FRIES Nothing beats a good honest fry. Head to Double Dutch for quality fries, hand cut, cooked on the spot and served in a cone. Bringing authentic Dutch style fries to New Zealand.
TEMAKI TRUCK What is Temaki? Well, if you said “a cone shaped hand rolled sushi featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients served with love”, you’d be right! See what all the fuss is about at Aotearoa’s first Temakeria!
GOT PASTA Step 1: choose your pasta. Step 2: choose your sauce. Step 3: Add your toppings. Step 4: Enjoy your freshly cooked pasta from one of Auckland’s best.
LALELE
When it’s time for a taco, you can’t go past Taco Loco, home to the best Mexican street food in town.
With a focus on traditional recipe organic gelato, Lalele serve some of the most unique frozen desserts you’ll find, including gelato, real-fruit popalatós (ice-blocks) and even vegan cocolatos.
FRITZ’S WIENERS
MOREPORK BBQ
Nothing goes better with beer than a dog in a bun. Head to Fritz’s for the highest quality best tasting sausages in freshly baked baguette buns with onions, sauerkraut and more.
Morepork BBQ is introducing damn good BBQ to New Zealand. Chef/Owner Clint Davies combines homemade rubs and sauces with hand-picked premium cuts of meat and smokes them low ‘n’ slow in New Zealand’s first custom built smoker.
TACO LOCO COCINA MEXICANA
SAWMILL BREWERY & SMOKO ROOM From their home in Matakana, Sawmill Brewery & Smoko Room are bringing their food and beer pairing delights to GABS. Enjoy smoked meats, kahawai, sardines and more, washed down with a Sawmill brew.
JUDGE BAO Run by Sauce Boss (Jamie) and Bun Hun (Debbie), Judge Bao’s artisan hand rolled baos put a modern spin on traditional Chinese flavours. OVERWHELMED? OUR TASTING TOOLS ON PAGE 25 CAN HELP
THE CUBE KITCHEN From their custom built self-sustainable kitchen trailer, The Cube Kitchen offers delicious street food using seasonal organic produce carefully sourced from local providers.
MCCLURE’S PICKLES Using their great grandmother Lala’s recipe, Joe, Bob and the McClure family started McClure’s Pickles after years of making pickles in their tiny Michigan kitchen. The perfect accompaniment to a GABS beer!
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TAXIS
Table Tennis
First Aid
Ariston Food & Drink Experience
GABS Currency
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Craft College
Merchandise
ATM
Grand Carnivale Stage
Giant Jenga Cornhole
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ALL BEERS 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) SERVED IN 85ML TASTERS ONLY 8 WIRED BREWING Regularly listed as a global top 100 brewer by STAND website RateBeer.com and a former Champion New Zealand Brewery, 8 Wired are based in Warkworth. They make a range of bold new world styles along with one of the largest barrel ageing programs in the Southern Hemisphere. 8 Wired excels at brewing a range of beers; from fresh and hop-forward, to aged and sour. FIST FULL OF CHERRIES BARREL AGED SOUR Stepping Up Style: Soured Fruit Beer Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous ABV: 6.7% Cost: $10.00 WILD FEIJOA 2016 VINTAGE Stepping Up Style: Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous ABV: 6.7% Cost: $10.00 GRAND CRU 2016 VINTAGE Stepping Up Style: Soured Fruit Beer Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous ABV: 9% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand)
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BACH BREWING Auckland based Bach are a gypsy brewery who have a passion for creating aromatic beer that complements their coastal way of living. The beers began life back at Limburg Beer Company in the early 2000s where Bach founder Craig Cooper formulated his recipes. Market pressure led to Limburg closing in 2008 but after overseas travel and corporate gigs, Craig moved back to New Zealand and revived his famous beers under the Bach brand. BILLFISH APA Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.8% Cost: $7.00 CRAYPORTER COASTAL PORTER Stepping Up Style: Porter Character: Roast Dark and dry ABV: 5.6% Cost: $7.00 BEACHSTONE NZ PILS Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 4.8% Cost: $6.00 BREAKABAY SPARKLING CREAM ALE Easier Drinking Style: Cream Ale Character: Crisp Delicate Fruit ABV: 5.2% Cost: $6.00
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BEER BARONESS Based behind the famous Pomeroy's Pub in Christchurch, the Beer Baroness has taken years of sampling, selling and talking and turned it into bold local beer. From the top selling First Lady APA and Lady Danger Red Ale, to seasonal releases such as Carmen Amarillo Pacific Pale Ale and Betty Bam Ba Lam Black IPA there is always something new added to the range. FIRST LADY Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.8% Cost: $6.00 LADY DANGER Stepping Up Style: Red IPA Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 6.5% Cost: $7.00 MAMA MIGHTY Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.3% Cost: $7.00 BETTY BAM BA LAM Adventurous Style: Black IPA Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 5.8% Cost: $6.00
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BEHEMOTH BREWING COMPANY Owner and brewer of Behemoth Brewing, Andrew Childs, also describes himself as a 'Beer Giraffe'. Quitting a career in law and taking a behemoth pay-cut in the process, Andrew's approach is to not take life too seriously, except if it's about bigger tasting beers. All of the Behemoth range are hop forward, often highlighting NZ varieties. HOP BUDDIES Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.3% Cost: $8.00 LID RIPPER Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.9% Cost: $8.00 HOPPED UP ON PILS Easier Drinking Style: New World Pilsner Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 5% Cost: $6.00 GOOD MORNING VIETNAM Adventurous Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 9.99% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand)
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BLACK DOG BREW CO Black Dog are a mongrel mash-up here to create a new breed of brewing. Born in 2011, they are much like their hometown of Wellington. Full of craft, sass and a keen nose for opportunity. Owned by DB, they prove that good ideas can come from anywhere and are better when they are a joint effort. BONEYARD Stepping Up Style: New Zealand IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.9% Cost: $7.00 DOGFATHER Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.4% Cost: $8.00 SPECIAL AGENT Stepping Up Style: International IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.6% Cost: $8.00 PUG LIFE Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.4% Cost: $6.00
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BROOKLYN BREWERY
USA
Brooklyn are an independent brewery from STAND Brooklyn, New York. Kegs are brewed fresh for local markets at Cooper's Brewery in South Australia, meaning you get the freshest versions of the beers that carry their famous "B" logo, designed by Milton Glaser. An iconic logo for an iconic beer. AMERICAN ALE Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.5% Cost: $7.00 SCORCHER IPA Stepping Up Style: International IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.5% Cost: $7.00 BROOKLYN LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Vienna-style Lager Character: Crisp Malt-accented ABV: 5.2% Cost: $7.00
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COOPERS BREWERY
AUS
After trying out various trades, Thomas Cooper discovered his talent as a brewer in 1862 when he created his first batch of beer as a tonic for his ailing wife. Successive Cooper generations have never lost sight of Thomas Cooper's vision of providing value and quality since. For over 150 years, Coopers has survived economic recessions, wars, government imposts, changing fashions, and a hostile takeover bid. Today, Coopers stands proudly as the sole major brewer 100% owned by Australians, and holds over 5% of the Australian beer market. BEST EXTRA STOUT Stepping Up Style: Foreign Extra Stout Character: Roast Dark and dry ABV: 6.3% Cost: $6.00 DARK ALE Easier Drinking Style: Dark Mild Character: Malt Toasty and nutty ABV: 4.5% Cost: $6.00 MILD ALE Easier Drinking Style: Australian Pale Ale Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 3.5% Cost: $6.00 2016 EXTRA STRONG VINTAGE ALE Adventurous Style: British Strong Ale Character: Malt Fruit and toffee ABV: 7.5% Cost: $7.00
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DEEP CREEK BREWING CO Deep Creek Brewing Co are based in Auckland's Browns Bay village, overlooking the beach and the stunning Huaraki Gulf. That means you can visit the brewery and enjoy their beer and food just a stones throw from the ocean. Founded by two engineers turned homebrewers, they've won awards for their beer, and praise from their friends. The decision to ditch their jobs and turn pro means their flavour fuelled beers can be now enjoyed by everyone. LUPULIN EFFECT - SAUVIN FRESH HOP Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.5% Cost: $8.00 STEAM FUNK - WATERMELON Easier Drinking Style: Gose Character: Tart/Funk Delicate ABV: 5% Cost: $8.00 LUPULIN EFFECT - GIN AND LIME Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8.5% Cost: $8.00 HOPPY MCHOPFACE Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8.5% Cost: $8.00
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LIQUORLAND MARKETPLACE AUCKLAND MAXIMUM OF TWO 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) BEERS PER TASTING PADDLE DOUBLE VISION BREWING A Wellington start-up founded by four designers STAND bought together by a love of brewing. They enjoy exploring a range of flavours that are unique, fun, and are bursting with character. They hope you can share the adventure, right in your glass. RED RASCAL Stepping Up Style: Red IPA Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 6.3% Cost: $8.00 EXPATRIATE Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.6% Cost: $7.00 CASTAWAY Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.8% Cost: $7.00 EL SANCHEZ Adventurous Style: Experimental Beer Character: Fruit/Spice Dark ABV: 3.7% Cost: $6.00
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EMERSON'S BREWERY With a commitment to producing fresh, naturally carbonated beers full of natural flavour, Emerson's are an icon of NZ craft brewing. The Dunedin based brewery, now owned by Lion, combine fidelity with style, aroma, and flavour. Since foundation in 1992 they have won numerous medals for their beers and the small team are enthusiastic about both their core range and their limited release experimental beers. BIRD DOG IPA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7% Cost: $7.00 SOUTHERN CLAM STOUT Stepping Up Style: Specialty Beer Character: Roast Dark and dry ABV: 6% Cost: $7.00 MARIS GOLD Easier Drinking Style: British Golden Ale Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 4.7% Cost: $7.00 EMERSON'S BARREL PROOF IMPERIAL STOUT Adventurous Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 10.5% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand)
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EPIC BREWING COMPANY Luke Nicholas founded Epic in Auckland and named it for his approach to brewing beer - and to him Epic beer means big flavours, big aromas, and big taste. Starting in 2006 it was a big challenge for Epic to survive in a land dominated by multinationals, but having survived a decade and winning many medals along the way, the journey has been epic indeed. When drinking Epic beer, beer lovers know to expect big, hop forward beers, that are indeed epic. MAGIC DUST Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.9% Cost: $7.00 ROCKET Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.6% Cost: $7.00 THUNDER Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.8% Cost: $6.00 HOP ZOMBIE Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8.5% Cost: $8.00
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FUNK ESTATE The product of three Wellington based beer STAND lovers drawn together by their love of beer, the Wellington cult beer bar Hashigo Zake, and collaborative homebrews. Since foundation in 2011 the Funk Estate team have pleased crowds without being a typical crowd pleaser. The team have done collaborated on both sides of the ditch, and can be found brewing in their Auckland home, since moving up from Wellington in 2016. PINK DRINK IPA Stepping Up Style: New Zealand IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.2% Cost: $9.00 BEAUT Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7% Cost: $8.00 DOOZY Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.6% Cost: $8.00 PEARLER Easier Drinking Style: Australian Pale Ale Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 7% Cost: $8.00
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GALBRAITH BREWING COMPANY This iconic Auckland brewpub can be found on Mt Eden Road. They have been producing hand crafted cask ale and craft beer since 1995. Founder, Keith Galbraith, has a wine background and after seeing the wine industry boom in the 1990s he knew beer could replicate that. Passionate about a sense of place and making authentic beer with elevated character, he believes it has every right to be compared to the finest wines. BOHEMIAN PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 4.3% Cost: $6.00 REDEMPTION 2.5% Easier Drinking Style: American Light Lager Character: Crisp Malt-accented ABV: 2.5% Cost: $6.00 BOB HUDSON'S BITTER Easier Drinking Style: Ordinary Bitter Character: Malt Fruit and toffee ABV: 4% Cost: $6.00 RURIK - RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT Adventurous Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 7.8% Cost: $7.00
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GARAGE PROJECT Three men, starting out on a tiny kit in a garage, have grown Garage Project into an icon of not only Wellington craft beer, but NZ beer as a whole.Their launch in 2011 wasn't simply one beer, but rather 24 beers in 24 weeks. This set the tone for the brewery's creativity and ambitious approach. Since then the team have grown the business and the brewery with a range of fun and often bizarre beers that are always accompanied by unique artwork. BHANG THANDI Stepping Up Style: Sweet Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 7.7% Cost: $8.00 QISHIR Stepping Up Style: Bock Character: Malt Fruit and toffee ABV: 6.8% Cost: $8.00 ES BUAH Stepping Up Style: Soured Fruit Beer Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous ABV: 3% Cost: $8.00 DIPK Easier Drinking
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Style: Kölsch Character: Crisp Delicate Fruit ABV: 7% Cost: $9.00
GOOD GEORGE BREWING Brewed in an old Anglican church in Hamilton, the team at Good George are all about bringing experiences to drinkers that are worth the time and effort from both sides. Good George encourage you to explore the awesome world of beer and cider and while you have a bloody good time in the process. ESB Easier Drinking Style: ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Character: Hop Earthy and dry ABV: 5.9% Cost: $7.00 MIDNIGHT LAGER SCHWARZBIER Easier Drinking Style: Schwarzbier Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 5% Cost: $7.00 IPA Easier Drinking Style: International Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.8% Cost: $7.00 DORIS PLUM CIDER Easier Drinking Style: Cider with Fruit Character: Sweet ABV: 4.5% Cost: $7.00
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HAWKERS BEER
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Founded by Mazen Hajjar; who created the first Lebanese craft brewery '961', the idea grew out of the time he spent around Melbourne 'hawking' his original brand. Mazen loved Melbourne so much, he moved here and calls it home. Hawkers is based in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir and since opening in 2014 they have continued to grow both their fanbase and their volume. IPA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.5% Cost: $6.00 PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 5% Cost: $6.00 IMPERIAL STOUT 2017 Adventurous Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 10.7% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand) IIPA Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 9% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand)
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HOP FEDERATION BREWERY Hop Federation Brewery opened their brewery doors in September 2013 and they haven't looked back once. Nestled in the heart of Riwaka, surrounded by local hop growers the brewery provides the perfect location to showcase beers that showcase the hops born of the region. NZ IPA Stepping Up Style: New Zealand IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7.5% Cost: $8.00 RED IPA Stepping Up Style: Red IPA Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 6.4% Cost: $8.00 PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: New World Pilsner Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 5.5% Cost: $6.00 COFFEE STOUT Adventurous Style: American Stout Character: Roast Dark and dry ABV: 7.5% Cost: $8.00
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Lagunitas was founded in in 1993 in Petaluma, STAND California, by four people with a desire to be more than they were before. They all loved beer, but their mission was larger than that. Now with breweries in California and Chicago, they are part owned by Heineken. This allows them to spread their West Coast style American beers to a global audience. IPA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.2% Cost: $8.00 LITTLE SUMPIN SUMPIN Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 7.5% Cost: $8.00 PILS Easier Drinking Style: New World Pilsner Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 6% Cost: $8.00 MAXIMUS Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8.2% Cost: $9.00
Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 9% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand)
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LAKEMAN BREWING CO On the shores of the great Lake Taupo, tales abound of a mythical beer-drinking beast. He's a big hairy bugger and the locals call him; Lakeman. Not wanting to get on the wrong side of the beast, some locals decided to create a brewery in his honour. Brewed from Taupo's purest water, the beers boast malt and hop flavours as big as the myth itself. If you spot one, don't be afraid. Coax it gently to the nearest bar leaner. BLACK JACK STOUT Stepping Up Style: Sweet Stout Character: Malt Toasty and nutty ABV: 8.1% Cost: $7.00 HAIRY BASTARD NZIPA Stepping Up Style: New Zealand IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.7% Cost: $7.00 BIG HAIRY APA Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.3% Cost: $6.00 BADONKADONK DIPA Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8.5% Cost: $8.00
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LIBERTY BREWING CO Joseph Wood, founder of Liberty with his wife Christina, was a drinker frustrated by lack of choice in his part of the world (West Auckland) so began brewing his own. After becoming such a good customer of online homebrew store Liberty Brewing, the owners eventually sold him the business. In 2009 he started brewing under the brand as a form of marketing, but soon demand for his beer was so great that Liberty Brewing became what it is now; one of NZ's best breweries. DARKEST DAYS Stepping Up Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 6% Cost: $6.00 OH BROTHER Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.1% Cost: $6.00 ELIXIR Easier Drinking Style: Pale Lager Character: Crisp Malt-accented ABV: 4.7% Cost: $6.00 C!TRA Adventurous
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Releasing their first beer, the iconic Little Creatures Pale Ale, in 2001 the brewery has grown to become an internationally recognised brand. With two brewing sites (Fremantle, WA and Geelong, VIC), this brewery was born out of a love for US style hop driven beers. Now owned by Lion, they've increased their range but they are still brewed with the same enthusiasm and drive as the day they began. IPA Stepping Up Style: Australian IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.4% Cost: $6.00 PALE ALE Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.2% Cost: $6.00 DOG DAYS Easier Drinking Style: Blonde Ale Character: Crisp Malt-accented ABV: 4.4% Cost: $6.00 PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: German Pils Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 4.6% Cost: $6.00
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MAC'S BEER Dating back to 1981, Mac's began in a time where "craft" was only used to describe crotchet and knitting. When a man called Terry decided to apply for a brewing licence, it was the first in NZ for 50 years and no one could remember what forms he needed. Mac's, now owned by Lion, have since gone on to play a key role in NZ's thriving brewing scene. While Terry has moved on, the spirit of "what if?" still runs through everything they do, from ciders, to non-alcoholic sodas, and their brew-bars around the country. BLACK MAC Stepping Up Style: Porter Character: Roast Dark and dry ABV: 4.8% Cost: $6.00 GREEN BERET Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.4% Cost: $6.00 THREE WOLVES Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.1% Cost: $6.00 BIRTHDAY SUIT Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Fruit/Spice Bright ABV: 7.6% Cost: $7.00
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MCCASHIN'S BREWERY McCashin's can be traced back to the 1980s and Mac's brewery. The McCashin family decided to get back into the small business game with their Stoke range of beers. As a result of their history the beer produced on a daily basis reflects who they are as a family of brewers - a bunch of hardworking Kiwis, proud of what they do, and passionate about how they do it.
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AFGHAN BISCUIT STOUT Stepping Up Style: Sweet Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 5.8% Cost: $6.00 AMBRETTA Stepping Up Style: Brett Beer Character: Tart/Funk Delicate ABV: 5.2% Cost: $6.00 FIG & CHARRED ORANGE CIDER Stepping Up Style: Cider with Fruit Character: Medium ABV: 5% Cost: $6.00 CHERRIES & GOOSEBERRIES Easier Drinking Style: Witbier Character: Fruit/Spice Bright ABV: 5.2% Cost: $6.00
MCLEOD'S BREWERY McLeod's make beer to complement and celebrate their lives in their little slice of Northland. If you like the ocean, white sand beaches, and relaxed coastal vibes, then they are sure you're going to love their authentic and locally made beer. The team believe small batch beer is a great way to get a sense of place and their beer reflect this. Brewed for every palate, every season and every day. BILLYCAN Stepping Up Style: Sweet Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 5.5% Cost: $7.00 BONNIE PALE ALE Stepping Up Style: Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer Character: Tart/Funk Fruity and vinous ABV: 6% Cost: $7.00 GREAT MIGRATION Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.7% Cost: $8.00 HEATHEN Easier Drinking Style: Ordinary Bitter Character: Malt Fruit and toffee ABV: 3.8% Cost: $6.00
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MOA BREWING CO Founded in 2003 by Josh Scott, son of renowned winemaker Allan Scott, the Marlborough based brewery has a focus on making super premium handcrafted beers. With a focus on using local ingredients. Most of their beers are rounded off using winemaking techniques, such as bottle conditioning, to create dynamic and complex flavours that evolve over time and give the beer an elegant, champagnelike mouthfeel. MOA FIVE HOP Stepping Up Style: Brown Ale (UK-style) Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 6.2% Cost: $7.00 MOA SOUTHERN ALPS Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.4% Cost: $7.00 MOA IMPERIAL STOUT Adventurous Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 10.2% Cost: $8.00 MOA CHERRY SOUR Adventurous Style: Fruit Lambic Character: Tart/Funk Earthy ABV: 5.9% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand)
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LIQUORLAND MARKETPLACE AUCKLAND MAXIMUM OF TWO 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) BEERS PER TASTING PADDLE MONTEITH'S BREWING CO Proud to be from the West Coast of the South STAND Island, this DB owned brewery is found in a place built on exploration and a pioneering spirit. A place where substance trumps style. Authenticity and passion matter and they whole-heartedly believe the best beer in the world can come from the West Coast. Monteith's want to share their wonderful world of beer and cider with you. RIPA Stepping Up Style: Red IPA Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 5.3% Cost: $6.00 HIGHWAY 6 Stepping Up Style: New Zealand IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.5% Cost: $6.00 XPA Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.8% Cost: $6.00 BARBER LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Pale Lager Character: Crisp Malt-accented ABV: 5% Cost: $6.00
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MOUNT BREWING CO Beginning life way back in 1996, Mount Brewing Co. has evolved over the years into a bar and brewery, but is still very much a family owned operation Providing the locals of Mount Maunganui with their own fresh beers as well as offering a range of other kiwi craft they are all about promoting, brewing and enjoying great craft beer and cider. Their beers are for craft beer lovers, and locals alike. MANUKA HUSSY Stepping Up Style: Specialty Beer Character: Crisp Delicate Fruit ABV: 4.5% Cost: $6.00 IPA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6% Cost: $6.00 MERMAIDS MIRTH Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6% Cost: $6.00 CRIMSON TIDE Stepping Up Style: American Amber Ale Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 6% Cost: $6.00
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MYTHICA BREWING Based on Auckland's North Shore, they are defined by their themes of fantasy and mythology. With beer's such as Incubus and Succubus, the distinctive artwork will no doubt catch your eye. Expect legendary things. INCUBUS Stepping Up Style: Red IPA Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 7% Cost: $8.00 SUCCUBUS Stepping Up Style: New Zealand IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7% Cost: $8.00 IXCACAO DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CREAM STOUT Stepping Up Style: Sweet Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 6.3% Cost: $8.00 MANTICORE Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.7% Cost: $7.00
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PANHEAD CUSTOM ALES Mike Neilson, founder and brewer at STAND Panhead, combines his love of cars, bikes and beer in both his brewery and his branding. Mike describes himself as a bit of a bogan, but he's a bogan that brews award-winning beers and has plans to make Panhead one of the biggest craft breweries in NZ. Now with the help of Lion, he is making that a reality. VANDAL Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8% Cost: $8.00 SUPERCHARGER Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.7% Cost: $6.00 QUICKCHANGE Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.7% Cost: $6.00 HARTAIL HENRY Adventurous Style: American Stout Character: Roast Dark and dry ABV: 8% Cost: $8.00
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PARROTDOG BREWERY Founded by three guys named Matt, they were told to dump their first ever of contract brewed beer because it was too bitter. However the beer known now as 'Bitterbitch' went on to win People's Choice at annual Wellington beer festival Beervana. That was in 2011, and since then the Matt's have opened their own brewery and in 2015 picked up the Australian International Beer Awards trophy for Champion International Small Brewery. FORGET-ME-NOT Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.9% Cost: $8.00 RATA Stepping Up Style: Red IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7.7% Cost: $8.00 WOOD ROSE Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7% Cost: $8.00 KOWHAI Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7.7% Cost: $8.00
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PECKHAM'S CIDERY & ORCHARD New Zealand cider makers who grow apples specifically for their minimal intervention ciders. They strive to make cider with integrity using only their farm pressed juice. A family operation, they began planting cider apples in 2003. Since then their operation has evolved to an internationally renowned cidery. BOYSENBERRY Stepping Up Style: Cider with Fruit Character: Medium ABV: 5% Cost: $6.00 NATURALLY KEEVED Easier Drinking Style: Traditional Cider Character: Sweet ABV: 4.8% Cost: $6.00 CHISEL JERSEY Adventurous Style: Traditional Cider Character: Dry ABV: 5.4% Cost: $6.00 ALEX'S APPLE Adventurous Style: Traditional Cider Character: Dry ABV: 5.5% Cost: $6.00
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PIRATE LIFE BREWING
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Beginning in 2014 in the Adelaide suburb of STAND Hindmarsh, Pirate Life launched with a range of three canned beers, all aggressively hopped. The team met over in Scotland while working at Brewdog and since returning to Australia they have been winning over beer lovers. Pirate Life believe Adelaide needs to be famous for more than just churches and iced coffee, and that it offers sunshine, great food, better wine, famous festivals and damn good beer. IPA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.8% Cost: $8.00 MOSAIC IPA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.7% Cost: $8.00 PALE ALE Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.4% Cost: $8.00 IIPA Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8.8% Cost: $10.00
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RENAISSANCE BREWING COMPANY This Blenheim based brewery was founded in 2005 and have won multiple medals and accolades for their beers, including being named Champion New Zealand Brewery in 2013 by the Brewer's Guild of NZ. The team at Renaissance are committed to producing ultra premium beers that enlighten the palate and thrill the senses, using local NZ ingredients in a range of British, American and European styles. VOYAGER IPA Stepping Up Style: International IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6% Cost: $6.00 RENAISSANCE 'MERCATOR' BELGIAN TRIPEL ALE Stepping Up Style: Belgian Tripel Character: Fruit/Spice Bright ABV: 9.5% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand) STONECUTTER Stepping Up Style: Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy Character: Malt Toasty and nutty ABV: 7% Cost: $6.00 GRAND MASTER - FRESH HOP DIPA Adventurous Style: Double IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8.8% Cost: $8.00
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ROCKY KNOB BREWING Based in Mount Maunganui, Stu is the head brewer and his wife Bron does sales, admin, and anything else that needs done for their small business. They make the world a better place with their hoppy beers and a bunch of laughs. They are so kiwi, they even have a beer in tribute to Shihad. OCEANSIDE Stepping Up Style: American Amber Ale Character: Hop Malty backbone ABV: 5.6% Cost: $6.00 ROCK LOBSTER Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7.5% Cost: $7.00 SNAPPERHEAD Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7.4% Cost: $7.00
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ALL BEERS 9% ABV (OR HIGHER) SERVED IN 85ML TASTERS ONLY EYE OF THE TIGER Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.7% Cost: $6.00
SAWMILL BREWERY Based in Matakana, they were established in 2004 on the site of an old 1860s timer mill. That heritage underpins their brewing philosophy, where it's all about craftmanship, tenacity and resourcefulness. They drink their beer more than anyone, so it matters to them what is in it. No sugar, preservatives or artificial colour. INDIA PALE ALE Stepping Up Style: International IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.8% Cost: $7.00 WEIZENBOCK Stepping Up Style: Weizenbock Character: Fruit/Spice Dark ABV: 8.5% Cost: $9.00 PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pilsner Character: Crisp Delicate Fruit ABV: 4.8% Cost: $6.00 I LOVE UGLY XPA Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 4.9% Cost: $7.00
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SPRIG & FERN BREWERY Brewed under master brewer Tracy Banner at their brewery in Nelson, Sprig & Fern has grown into one of NZ's most recognisable hospitality brands. With taverns around the Nelson and Tasman area, Wellington and Petone, they pride themselves on their award-winning beer. Their brewing philosophy is to use quality ingredients, and they work hard to ensure their beers are consistently made. Where possible, ingredients are sourced locally and are all natural. WEST COAST IPA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.5% Cost: $7.00 MANGO & LIME CIDER Stepping Up Style: Cider with Fruit Character: Medium ABV: 4% Cost: $7.00 BERRY CIDER Stepping Up Style: Cider with Fruit Character: Medium ABV: 4.5% Cost: $7.00 CHOCOLATE CHILLI PORTER Style: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Character: Malt Toasty and nutty ABV: 4.4% Cost: $7.00
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STONE AND WOOD BREWING
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Started in 2008 by a team with many years experience in the beer business, their dream was to quit working for the man, shed the corporate garbage and get back to basics. Based in Byron Bay (NSW), it's a part of the world where people enjoy having a beer when relaxing after catching a wave, catching a band at the pub or just catching up with friends. The Stone & Wood team brew beer that reflects that, and their Pacific Ale is regularly a critic's and people's choice award winner. CLOUD CATCHER Easier Drinking Style: Australian Pale Ale Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 5.5% Cost: $6.00 GARDEN ALE Easier Drinking
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Style: Australian Pale Ale Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 3.5% Cost: $6.00 GREEN COAST LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Munich Helles Character: Crisp Malt-accented ABV: 4.7% Cost: $6.00 PACIFIC ALE Easier Drinking Style: Australian Pale Ale Character: Crisp Brisk hoppiness ABV: 4.4% Cost: $6.00
SUNSHINE BREWERY New Zealand's oldest craft brewery, Sunshine has been given a new lease of life with a new brewery, and brewing team, on Gisborne's Waikanae beach. Gisborne Gold is one of NZ's iconic early craft lagers and now the Sunrise Project beers have won gold medals in both NZ and in Australia. MIGHTY CANNON Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 11% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand) PIPELINE PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pilsner Character: Crisp Delicate Fruit ABV: 5% Cost: $6.00 YOUNG NICK'S Easier Drinking Style: New Zealand Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5% Cost: $6.00 CZAR BOMB Adventurous Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 9.6% Cost: Taster Only (visit stand)
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TE ARO BREWING COMPANY Founded by Brewtopia Home Brew Supplies, this artisanal brewery is in the heart of Wellington. They retain their home brew roots and publish their recipes for you to recreate at home. While the supply operation began as a bit of extra pocket money for the founder, he's turned it into a full time brewing and supply business. Grassroots, good beer. DRAGON Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.7% Cost: $7.00 FRED'S Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.4% Cost: $7.00 GRAPEFRUIT Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 7.6% Cost: $8.00 OATMEAL STOUT Stepping Up Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Roast Soft and silky ABV: 5.1% Cost: $6.00
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MOOLAH Stepping Up Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Malt Fruit and toffee ABV: 8.5% Cost: $9.00 TOMAHAWK Stepping Up Style: American Pale Ale Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 5.6% Cost: $8.00 PRINCE ALBERT Easier Drinking Style: Ordinary Bitter Character: Malt Fruit and toffee ABV: 5% Cost: $9.00
YEASTIE BOYS The Yeastie Boys started in 2009 as a partnership between two friends Sam Possenniskie and Stu McKinlay. Brewing out of a number of places around NZ, and now the UK, they say they stay ahead of the game by being food and drink lovers first and foremost and postmodern craft beer cult heroes on the side. Their 2012 GABS beer, Gunnamatta, which was a 'tea leaf IPA', won People's Choice and has since become favourite of their core range for many beer lovers. ROYAL TANNINBOMB Stepping Up Style: IPA (Specialty) Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 8% Cost: $8.00 GUNNAMATTA Stepping Up Style: American IPA Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 6.5% Cost: $7.00 WHITE MATTER Stepping Up Style: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Character: Fruit/ Spice Bright ABV: 3.9% Cost: $6.00 HER MAJESTY 2016 Adventurous Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale Character: Malty ABV: 7% Cost: $7.00
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TUATARA BREWERY As the new millennium was born, so was Tuatara Brewery. Starting as a backyard operation in the hills of Waikanae (NZ), they have now expanded to a brewery on NZ's Kapiti Coast and a second site in the heart of Wellington's CBD. Now owned by DB, they still brew true to style with the best ingredients possible, their range of classic European and bold new world styles has won awards both in New Zealand and around the world. DOUBLE TROUBLE Stepping Up Style: Specialty Beer Character: Hop Bold, herbal and citric ABV: 9% Cost: $10.00
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GABS 2017
MIXED SIX PACK
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Rye ‘N Gose Sling Funky Hoppy People Royal Tanninbomb Espresso Martini Kölsch Wayward Brewing Co (AUS) Yeastie Boys (AUS) Colonial Brewing Company (AUS) This lightly soured Gose (pronounced ‘GOHzuh’) is brewed with a handsome dose of rye malt for dryness and spice, and Margaret River seawater for tender saltiness. Finally, it’s turned into a citrusy gin sling with a dose of Broadside from The West Winds Gin. It’ll take you straight to La La Land.
A mad fusion of the Wayward team’s favourite funky, hoppy and sour beer styles, this beer layers yeast notes over a tart yet complex malt profile, bringing it home with massive tropical and stone fruit aromas. The end result... an extremely approachable tropical hoppy sour ale with a hint of funk and a refreshing dry finish.
In 2012, Yeastie Boys won the inaugural GABS People’s Choice Festival Beer with their Gunnamatta Earl Grey IPA. Royal Tanninbomb is the fifth birthday celebration of this ale. An extra pale Double Earl Grey IPA, bursting with citrus and floral notes, the ‘Tanninbomb’ showcases the tea leaf’s classic dry finish.
CHOCOLATE FISH
Behemoth Brewing Blackman’s Brewery (AUS) Company (NZ) A chocolate fish is a pink Packed full of cold drip marshmallow shaped coffee from the team at Cartel Roasters in nearby like a fish and covered in chocolate. Behemoth Geelong, vanilla pods have created a chocolate and roasted malt, this dark Kölsch will have you Milk Stout that is chocolatey as chocolatey thinking you’ve ordered an Espresso Martini. What gets and added a load of raspberries to create the better way to get the classic Kiwi treat in beer party started! form. So get this into a glass and enjoy it at the end of a meal.
COSMIC CHAOS 8 Wired Brewing (NZ) Like the universe itself, this brew is dark and tranquil in appearance, but once you delve in, its chaotic intensity really hits. An experimentation in how far 8 Wired can push it, boldly going where few have gone before. It’s an adventure across the palate; sour, hoppy and malty, bringing balance to The Force.