LIQUORLAND IS PROUD to be sponsoring Beervana 2013,
as we feel it is the optimal showpiece for the New Zealand craft beer industry. The event itself is very special, and is undoubtedly the highlight on any craft beer connoisseur’s calendar. With this in mind, we are bringing a little bit of Beervana to every Liquorland throughout the country – so everyone can enjoy and understand the beers and breweries that are forging such strong reputations in New Zealand. This Book of Brews is your personal guidebook to the New Zealand craft beer landscape. Together with the team from Beervana 2013, we’ve hand-selected 27 beers from 20 different breweries to showcase the best from the 2013 event. We’ve also taken the opportunity to devise a NZ craft beer tasting guide to help you decide which beer suits your palate best. The selection of beers are classified as either Gateway, Artisan or Cult based on their flavour profile, style, ingredients and brewing process. If you’re new to craft beer, we suggest you start off with a number of Gateway brews then work your way on to Artisan. If you love hoppy beers and are a self-confessed craft beer adorer, then the Cult beers we have available will be right up your alley! We salute all those that attended Beervana 2013 and trust you enjoyed yourselves. For those that couldn’t attend, we hope you enjoy the little piece of Beervana we’ve bought to your local Liquorland, and look forward to giving you all the help you need.
Cheers, The Team at Liquorland
GATEWAY
BEER PROFILE RECIPE MOUTHFEEL AROMA MALTS USE OF HOPS
ARTISAN
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Savour
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Simple
Interesting
Complex
Clean
Flavourful
Intense
Subtle
Invigorating
Bold
Mostly base malts
Base & specialty
Mostly specialty
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Tick off all the beers as you try them
BREWERY PROFILE Based in the Hunua Ranges, south of Auckland, Boundary Road Brewery combines the very best natural ingredients with skilled brew masters to produce an exciting and ever changing range of flavoursome and interesting brews.
BRAND
Boundary Road Brewery
BEER
Mumbo Jumbo
BREWER
Trevor Rollinson
REGION Auckland
A.B.V.
5.2% vol
PACK FORMATS 6 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Sweet curry and anything with a kick
CLASSIFICATION Gateway
STYLE PROFILE This is our interpretation of an authentically brewed Indian Pale Ale. We increased the non carbonate water hardness, lowered our mash PH and produced a highly attenuated copper coloured beer that is loaded with hops. The 90 minute boil and Pacific Jade hops contribute a credible level of bitterness and the late hop addition imparts flavours aligned with the English hop varietals used at the time.
As the dAys get dArker, so do our beers.
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BREWERY PROFILE Emerson’s Brewery in
Dunedin has been producing award-winning craft beers for two decades. To achieve this standard of excellence, Emerson’s use a range of local and imported malts, together with premium NZ hops. The commitment to producing fresh beers full of flavour, places Emerson’s beers among the best in the world.
BRAND
The Emerson Brewing Co Ltd (known as Emerson’s)
BEER
Bookbinder
BREWER
Emerson’s Brew Crew
REGION
Dunedin, Otago
A.B.V.
3.7% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml 12 x 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Perfect with hot curry
CLASSIFICATION Gateway
STYLE PROFILE A wonderfully drinkable interpretation of a classic English ale. Bookbinder is a blend of four malts combined with two classic Nelson grown hops (Fuggles and Riwaka). The beer pours an attractive reddish brown, with a cream coloured head. Bookbinder has a sweet, perfumey, malt and hop aroma with a soft, malty, fruit and vinous palate that is both full flavoured and refreshing with a long, gently drying finish. Serve 6 – 8˚ C.
The Emerson Brewing Co. Ltd Phone: 03 477 1812
www.emersons.co.nz
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BREWERY PROFILE 100% NZ Family Owned and
Operated, Hancock & Co is a tribute to the pioneering spirit of Thomas Hancock who brewed beer in the mid 19th century.
BRAND
Hancock & Co
BEER
Cardinal Red Ale
BREWER
Riccardo Nardi
REGION Nelson
A.B.V.
4.40% vol
PACK FORMATS 4 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Goes well with tangy cheeses, seafood and burgers. A great complement to spicy food
CLASSIFICATION Gateway
STYLE PROFILE Cardinal Red Ale is a balanced blend of European Malts and New Zealand Hops. While putting together the recipe for Cardinal Red Ale we wanted to leave you wondering, was that a hoppy beer or a malty beer.
Hancock & Co is a tribute to the
pioneering spirit of Thomas Hancock who brewed beer in the mid 19th century.
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BREWERY PROFILE Harrington’s is a family
owned and operated brewery founded by John and Val Harrington in 1991. Over the years, John and his team of brewers have consistently focused on brewing the finest craft beers and today produce over twenty-six different ales and lagers including their highly sought-after limited release and special edition beers. Harrington’s were crowned the Grand Champion New Zealand Brewery at the Brewer’s Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards in 2012.
BRAND
Harrington’s
BEER
Pilsner
BREWER
Mark White
REGION
Canterbury
A.B.V.
5.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml 12 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Well suited to spicy foods such as Thai or seafood matches such as shellfish or even fish and chips.
CLASSIFICATION Gateway
STYLE PROFILE Clean and crisp! A
premium Pilsner that has a zesty flavour from hopping additions of New Zealand Southern Cross and Motueka. This beer displays aromas of passionfruit from Double Hop Backing of Nelson Sauvin. Pilsner base malt with Vienna coloured malt is used to craft this delicious Pilsner. Lager fermented. Serve chilled.
BREWERY PROFILE First brewed in 1981 Mac’s
became part of Lion Breweries in 1999, continuing to release award winning brews like Hop Rocker and Sassy Red along the way. Each Mac’s beer is brewed naturally with the same passion and imagination as the last, for a unique and quality beer experience.
BRAND Mac’s
BEER
Sassy Red
BREWER
Mac’s Brew Team
REGION Auckland
A.B.V.
5.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 6 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
A great beer to contrast with a spicy Thai dish or hot chorizo sausage
CLASSIFICATION Gateway
STYLE PROFILE Sassy Red is bursting with spicy flavours and aromas. In addition to this, the use of speciality malts gives this brew a more caramelised, almost toffee-like flavour, as well as giving it a deep amber/red colour.
BREWERY PROFILE The Monteith’s Brewery
dates back to 1868 when the original Monteith’s family-owned Phoenix Brewery was founded. The Phoenix Brewery later merged with a group of small breweries to form Westland Brewing Company which later became Monteith’s Brewing Company. Monteith’s brewers continue the tradition of producing a great range of well loved beers.
BRAND
Monteith’s
BEER
Pacific Pale Ale
BREWER
Tony Mercer (Monteith’s Head Brewer)
REGION
West Coast
A.B.V.
4.60% vol
PACK FORMATS 6 x 330ml 12 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Great with fish and poultry dishes, or ripe camembert.
CLASSIFICATION Gateway
STYLE PROFILE The intensity of Northwest American hops with the liveliness of NZ hops, filtered to give a clear straw appearance. A Zesty citrus aroma followed by a full malt flavour and crisp finish.
BREWERY PROFILE McCashin’s Brewery was
born in 1980 when hotelier and former All Black Terry McCashin and his wife, Bev, bought the Rochdale Cider Factory in the city of Nelson. McCashin’s Brewery soon became the most successful independent microbrewery in the country. Today, McCashin’s continues to pioneer making award winning premium craft beer and cider, made the old fashioned way with no corners cut.
BRAND
Stoke by the McCashin Family
BEER
Stoke Gold Ale
BREWER
Sam Wilson
REGION Nelson
A.B.V.
4.50% vol
PACK FORMATS 6 x 330ml 12 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Great with mild flavours such as shellfish or chicken. An excellent contrast with spicy or ethnic foods.
CLASSIFICATION Gateway
STYLE PROFILE Well, it’s got this marvellous golden colour for a start. Take a sniff, and you’ll notice the sweet aromatics with a hint of fruitiness. Savour the unique smooth honey notes, with that balance of sweetness and light bitterness just to keep you guessing. It’s refreshing and relaxed at your mate’s barbie, but civilised enough to show up at the dinner table. Gold Medal 2012 International Beer Challenge Winner
ACTUALLY NZ OWNED CRAFTED IN NELSON www.mccashins.co.nz
BREWERY PROFILE Based in the Hunua Ranges, south of Auckland, Boundary Road Brewery combines the very best natural ingredients with skilled brew masters to produce an exciting and ever changing range of flavoursome and interesting brews.
BRAND
Boundary Road Brewery
BEER
Spike’s Red Rye Ale
BREWER
Brian ‘Spike’ Buckowski from the Terrapin Beer Co, Georgia, U.S.A and Trevor Rollinson Boundary Road Brewery
REGION Auckland
A.B.V.
6.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 6 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Gamey meats i.e. venison & rabbit or peppered steak
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE A smooth red ale infused with Nelson-grown hops and some good old American rye, giving it nutty and spicy notes. Very popular Stateside, it’s right up there with baseball and Tom Selleck’s moustache.
BREWERY PROFILE Croucher Brewing is a
Rotorua-based craft brewery specialising in making beer that makes you go “wow!”. We specialise in rediscovering, tweaking and inventing beer styles and source ingredients from all over the world to make the magic happen.
BRAND
Croucher Brewing
BEER
New Zealand Pilsner
BREWER
The Croucher Brewing Company
REGION
Bay of Plenty
A.B.V.
5.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH
The citrusy hop characters of this beer work particularly well with seafood
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE Inspired by the classic Czech Pilsners but using the fruity hops from Nelson, the New Zealand Pilsner is fast becoming a modern day New Zealand classic. Croucher Pilsner has a subtle malt sweetness that complements the citrus and passionfruit aromas from the Motueka and Riwaka hops. Champion International Lager Brew NZ, 2010 Champion Pilsner Australian Beer Awards, 2012
BREWERY PROFILE Emerson’s Brewery in
Dunedin has been producing award-winning craft beers for two decades. To achieve this standard of excellence, Emerson’s use a range of local and imported malts, together with premium NZ hops. The commitment to producing fresh beers full of flavour, places Emerson’s beers among the best in the world.
BRAND
The Emerson Brewing Co Ltd (known as Emerson’s)
BEER
Pilsner
BREWER
Emerson’s Brew Crew
REGION
Dunedin, Otago
A.B.V.
4.9% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml 12 x 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Oysters - natural with cracked pepper and lemon
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE A ‘Kiwi Classic’, Pilsner is a showcase for Nelson grown Riwaka hops. Its overt fruitiness begs comparison with Marlborough’s world-beating Sauvignon Blancs. Emerson’s Pilsner oozes citrus and passionfruit aromas and flavours. The beer’s palate shows a hint of early malt sweetness but develops a lengthy dry finish. Serve 5 – 7˚ C.
BREWERY PROFILE Epic Brewing Company - has a reputation of just making big hoppy Pale Ales and IPA’s and has been coined a One Trick Pony, but that’s one trick everyone loves.
BRAND
Epic Pale Ale
BEER
Pale Ale
BREWER
Luke Nicholas
REGION Auckland
A.B.V.
5.4% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml 4 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Butter Chicken with Poppadoms and Chilli Naan Bread
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE Epic Pale Ale is an American style Pale Ale which is highlighted by the use of American grown hops. This is a single hop variety being US Cascade grown in the Yakima Valley, WA, USA. Fruity, floral and citrus-like hop character producing medium to medium-high hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma. A medium body and low to medium maltiness. Copper in color. When released in 2006 it won Supreme Champion Beer of New Zealand. It is now a multi-award winning Pale Ale.
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BREWERY PROFILE Epic Brewing Company - has a reputation of just making big hoppy Pale Ales and IPA’s and has been coined a One Trick Pony, but that’s one trick everyone loves.
BRAND
Armageddon IPA
BEER
American-style India Pale Ale
BREWER
Luke Nicholas
REGION Auckland
A.B.V.
6.66% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Jalapeno Avocado Bacon Waygu Beef Burger
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE Armageddon IPA is an American-style India pale ale which uses four US grown hops – Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe & Columbus. The use of these hops gives this beer a strong flowery hop aroma and flavour. The use of water with high mineral content gives the beer a crisp, dry finish. This beer has been described as “it’s like being punched in the face with hops”. It has an amazing hop aroma and flavour that delivers big citrus and piney notes.
BREWERY PROFILE Invercargill Brewery was
established in 1999 by brewer Steve Nally, who has consistently applied new-world flavours like Nelson Hops, Gladfield malt and Central Otago apples to old-world styles, resulting in a range of award winning authentic Southland brews that includes seasonal specials like Smokin’ Bishop.
BRAND
Pitch Black
BEER Stout
BREWER
Steve Nally
REGION Southland
A.B.V.
STYLE PROFILE Designed as a foil for the Bluff Oyster this rich malty stout sits outside of conventional styles to hit a mid-point somewhere between sweet and dry. Accents of chocolate and roast coffee mean it’s as perfect paired with desserts as with oysters, venison or beef. Little wonder then it’s a medallist on both sides of the Tasman. Traditionally made and bottled at Invercargill Brewery Ltd since 2000.
4.50% vol
PACK FORMATS 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Oysters, Beef, Venison ... And chocolate
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
Bronze AIBA 2012; 2011,2010 Gold Medal BrewNZ 2007 Silver Medal BrewNZ 2005
Home of traditio crafted beers and ciders
BREWERY PROFILE Moa Beer is made the way
beer used to be made, before everyone started making it differently. It is fastidiously handcrafted in the traditional method and rounded off through the use of winemaking techniques, including barrel ageing and bottle fermentation and conditioning (like they do with Champagne). We have won awards all over the world by brewing this way and have even heard people from far away places like Singapore, Oregon, Antarctica and Auckland exclaim, “Finally, something drinkable from Marlborough”.
BRAND
Moa Brewing Company
BEER
Original (Pilsner Lager)
BREWER
David Nicholls
REGION
Marlborough
A.B.V.
STYLE PROFILE Moa Original is a classically
brewed lager created from a blend of New Zealand premium malts and world famous Nelson Sauvin hops. Fermented with traditional bottom fermenting yeast, Moa Original shows an array of crisp and dry characters on the palate but also has a clean floral nose. Best served in a pilsner glass at approximately 6˚C to maximise aromatic release, Moa Original is a beer for any occasion.
5.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 6 x 330ml 12 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Pan-fried Sirloin Steak with Creamy Mash, Fish & Chips
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
Silver Medal Australian International Beer Awards 2011 Bronze Medal Asia Beer Awards 2011 Bronze Australian International Beer Awards 2013
BREWERY PROFILE The Monteith’s brewery
dates back to 1868 when the original Monteith’s family-owned Phoenix Brewery was founded. The Phoenix Brewery later merged with a group of small breweries to form Westland Brewing Company which later became Monteith’s Brewing Company. Monteith’s brewers continue the tradition of producing a great range of well loved beers.
BRAND
Monteith’s
BEER
Brewer’s Series - Barrel Aged Porter
BREWER
Tony Mercer (Monteith’s Head Brewer)
REGION
West Coast
A.B.V.
6.50% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Great match with roasted dark meats, game meat casseroles, a stewed stone fruit pie or soft blue cheese
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE A dark beer conditioned in American oak pinot noir barrels. Meticulously monitored to achieve optimum balance of oak and pinot, overlaid with the rich, malty dark flavours of the porter. Racked off and filtered with a final flourish of dry hops to add a slight edge.
BREWERY PROFILE ParrotDog comprises three
Matts, who first set off for a career in beer in 2011. Their first commercial release, ParrotDog BitterBitch, quickly helped them establish a demand they could not fill. This, coupled with a whirlwind series of events, culminated in the birth of ParrotDog Brewery, which is located in the very heart of Wellington City.
BRAND
ParrotDog
BEER
BitterBitch - IPA
BREWER
Matt Warner
REGION
Wellington
A.B.V.
5.8% vol
PACK FORMATS 330ml
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE An aggressive, tropical New Zealand-hopped aroma gives way to a rich, copper coloured malt base and a huge, lingering bitterness to finish. In an ode to its ancestors, we’ve used all English malts in the grist and a bold English bittering hop in the boil. A hop-filled IPA with a solid malt backbone.
BREWERY PROFILE Three Boys is a multi award-
winning family-owned Canterbury brewery established in 2005. Three Boys produce a relatively small stylerange covering the major beer styles. From time-to-time Three Boys release a special draft-only brew such as the award-winning Pineapple-Lump Porter. Three Boys is probably best known for its Wheat and Oyster Stout.
BRAND
Three Boys
BEER
Oyster Stout
BREWER
Three Boys Brewery
REGION
Canterbury
A.B.V.
6.5% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Hearty red meat stews - particularly good with venison and wild thyme casserole
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE Foreign export-style stouts are black in colour. Coffee-like roasted malt flavours are prominent. Hop bitterness is high, but hidden by the malt sweetness to create a complex, balanced, full-bodied mouth feel. Three Boys use Bluff oysters in the making of this beer and that adds a complexity and background seaside aroma – but don’t worry! No oyster makes the bottle! Three Boys Oyster Stout is the most highly awarded beer in the history of the New Zealand International Beer Awards.
BREWERY PROFILE One of New Zealand’s
pre-eminent Craft Breweries, Tuatara Brewery was established in 2000 and was awarded New Zealand’s Champion Brewery in 2008. Tuatara brews a range of beers reflecting classic styles but with a local twist in each and every one.
BRAND Tuatara
BEER
Pilsner Lager
BREWER
Rick Valentine
REGION
Wellington
A.B.V.
5.0% vol
PACK FORMATS
500ml, 6 x 330ml, 12 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Lighter meats such as Seafood and Chicken. Japanese and German cuisine. Swiss and Dutch cheeses.
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE A true New Zealand style Pilsner brewed with three New Zealand hops and New Zealand Malt. One of the benchmarks of the New Zealand interpretation of this classic Lager style, Tuatara Pilsner has the traditional hop bitterness, flavour and aroma you’d expect from a true Pilsner. Tuatara Pilsner has notes of delicious fresh citrus, followed by a clean, crisp finish to leave you wanting more.
BREWERY PROFILE One of New Zealand’s
pre-eminent Craft Breweries, Tuatara Brewery was established in 2000 and was awarded New Zealand’s Champion Brewery in 2008. Tuatara brews a range of beers reflecting classic styles but with a local twist in each and every one.
BRAND
Tuatara Aotearoa
BEER
New World Pale Ale
BREWER
Rick Valentine
REGION
Wellington
A.B.V.
5.8% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml 6 x 330ml
FOOD MATCH
Grilled red meats with spicy sauces. Strong aged cheddars.
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE A fantastic example of an emerging New Zealand style of beer. Tuatara Aotearoa Pale Ale (APA) is brewed using 5 New Zealand hops and 4 New Zealand malts. The New Zealand hops display more rounded characteristics than their American cousins with dominant notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Distinctive and beautifully balanced, Tuatara Aotearoa Pale Ale is a full flavoured ale with a long finish.
BREWERY PROFILE Wigram Brewing Company
has been brewing award winning beers for over 10 years and situated close to the old Wigram Airforce Base. We make over 16 different brands as well as contract brews. We believe in beer styles , balance , product knowledge and brewing technique as the key to making good beer.
BRAND
Wigram Brewing Company
BEER
The Czar Imperial Russian Stout
BREWER
Paul Cooper & Nigel Mahoney
REGION
Christchurch
A.B.V.
8.50% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Big flavoured dish, wild game, roast pork & beef and finish off with chocolate
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE Brewed in the authentic style of an Imperial Russian Stout. This big, bold, industrial strength beer is crafted from rich roasted and toasted malts, fermented with a classic ale yeast. This Czarist favourite is an intense, bottle conditioned, full bodied stout.
BREWERY PROFILE Yeastie Boys are a Wellington-
based brewing company (without their own brewery) who have been amongst the leading innovators during the recent rise of craft brewing in New Zealand. The brainchild of Stu McKinlay and Sam Possenniskie - two of New Zealand’s most prominent beer activists - the Yeastie Boys have been picking up trophies and have been receiving critical acclaim from around the world since 2008.
BRAND
Gunnamatta
BEER
Tea-leafed India Pale Ale
BREWER
Yeastie Boys
REGION
Wellington
A.B.V.
6.50% vol
PACK FORMATS 330ml
FOOD MATCH
High-tea: asparagus rolls, cucumber sandwiches, cheese rolls, scones, dark chocolate, shortbread, Victoria cake, fruit cake.
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE A modern cult classic inspired by the Pale Ales that travelled from England to the East Indies and, perhaps more importantly, all that precious tea that returned on those same ships. Yeastie Boys’ Gunnamatta utilises judicious amounts of Earl Grey Blue Flower tea to generate an intoxicating floral and citrus aroma and the quenching dry finish of an ice tea. A truly unique new world India Pale Ale with a decidedly old world twist. Champion Beer at the Great Australasian Beer SpecTapular 2012
BREWERY PROFILE First brewed in 1981 Mac’s
became part of Lion Breweries in 1999, continuing to release award winning brews like Hop Rocker and Sassy Red along the way. Each Mac’s beer is brewed naturally with the same passion and imagination as the last, for a unique and quality beer experience.
BRAND Mac’s
BEER
Hop Rocker
BREWER
Mac’s Brew Team
REGION Auckland
A.B.V.
5.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 6 x 330ml 12 x 330ml 568ml
FOOD MATCH
This Pilsener goes great with spicy foods and rich tomato dishes
CLASSIFICATION Artisan
STYLE PROFILE A healthy dose of the best hops from NZ and around the world work together to give Hop Rocker its full-bodied flavour and citrus like aroma.
BREWERY PROFILE 8 Wired Brewing is inspired
by the legendary Kiwi can-do mentality and fellow craft brewers who have dared to challenge the masses and show us all that beer is no longer “just beer”! Crafted by Søren Eriksen, a nomadic Danish brewer who has finally found permanent ground in New Zealand.
BRAND
8 Wired Brewing
BEER
The Big Smoke
BREWER
8 Wired Brewing/ Søren Eriksen
REGION
Marlborough
A.B.V.
6.2% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Stews, burgers, roast dinners and desserts
CLASSIFICATION Cult
STYLE PROFILE Smoked porter. We’ve taken our best porter recipe and added a good measure of smoked malt. The smoke mingles beautifully with the rich, dark roasted chocolate flavours of the porter without being overpowering.
BREWERY PROFILE 8 Wired Brewing is inspired
by the legendary Kiwi can-do mentality and fellow craft brewers who have dared to challenge the masses and show us all that beer is no longer “just beer”! Crafted by Søren Eriksen, a nomadic Danish brewer who has finally found permanent ground in New Zealand.
BRAND
8 Wired Brewing
BEER
Hopwired IPA
BREWER
8 Wired Brewing/ Søren Eriksen
REGION
Marlborough
A.B.V.
7.3% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH Pizza, curries or just by itself
CLASSIFICATION Cult
STYLE PROFILE As all good India Pale Ales, Hopwired is all about the hops. These hops are all unique New Zealand varieties, which are praised by brewers from around the world for their unique and pungent tropical characters. Hopwired is the optimal showcase of New Zealand hop “terroir”, for better and worse.
BREWERY PROFILE We’re a small brewery based in an old petrol station in Wellington. It’s an unlikely place for a brewery but our aim in the Garage is to create unique and beautiful beers. We like pushing boundaries, reinterpreting styles and challenging the notions of what beer can be. We’re here to try something new. Just like you.
BRAND
Trip Hop
BEER
New World ESB
BREWER
Garage Project
REGION
Wellington
A.B.V.
5.6% vol
PACK FORMATS 650ml
FOOD MATCH
Red meat, cheese, game
CLASSIFICATION Cult
STYLE PROFILE Triple hopped with Pacifica, Motueka and Riwaka hops in increasingly lavish quantities throughout the boil, Trip Hop’s bitter but balanced on a generous malt base. Rich amber red and redolent of the Nelson hop fields. Think easy drinking for resin heads and pucker up.
BREWERY PROFILE Liberty Brewing Co. started
as a homebrew supplier for advanced home brewers. After several years, Hoperations Manager, Joe decided to set up a small brewery in his garage. Within months, demand far exceeded supply so he tripled the size of the brewery. One year later, he started contract brewing at Tuatara with batches 15 times larger than the garage! Nowadays Liberty has set up a 50hl brewery in West Auckland with close friends Hallertau.
BRAND
Liberty Brewing Company Ltd
BEER
Yakima Monster
BREWER
Joseph Wood
REGION
West Auckland
A.B.V.
6.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Pan Seared Snapper, Oven Grilled Chicken Breast, BBQ Pork Chop
CLASSIFICATION Cult
STYLE PROFILE Yakima Monster is a
modern take on the American Pale Ale style. It won Gold and Best in Class in the Brewers Guild of NZ Awards 2012 in this style. It has a subtle caramel nose with lashings of tropical fruit, mandarin citrus and floral hues. On the palate the beer boasts a lively mouthfeel, with a noticeable hop presence balanced with a dry bittersweet finish.
BREWERY PROFILE Renaissance Brewing was
founded in 2006 to bring craft beer to the wine growing province of Marlborough. Since those early beginnings Renaissance has gone from strength to strength and is now recognised as one of the pioneers of craft brewing in New Zealand. This culminated in the award for Champion International Small Brewery at the prestigious Australian International Beer Awards in May 2013.
BRAND
Renaissance Brewing
BEER
Stonecutter Scotch Ale
BREWER
Andy Deuchars
REGION
STYLE PROFILE This is the big, hearty, ‘red wine’ of our range. Nine malts, including peated Scottish distilling malt, are blended to produce layers of caramel, toffee, liquorice, chocolate and roasty flavours and these are balanced by a tart, raisiny fruitiness that gradually gives way to a lingering dry finish.
Marlborough
A.B.V.
7.0% vol
PACK FORMATS 12 x 500ml
FOOD MATCH
Stonecutter pairs well with venison, roast beef or lamb, or the heartiest casseroles and stews.
CLASSIFICATION Cult
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