THE NAKED HOP | ISSUE NINE

WELCOME TO THE NAKED HOP! A monthly publication coming to you from the Glengarry team of beer experts, where we explore everything beer related. Here you’ll find an in depth look into the beer world and what makes it tick.

In the ninth issue of The Naked Hop, we give you even more of an excuse to watch everyone's favourite fantasy drama series, when we pair some of its fiery characters with some cool brews.

We recap the exciting first ever Naked Hop Beer Festival and how it all went down. And finally, we get a closer look into the Leigh based brewery Sawmill where we talk NZ firsts, awards and of course the beer! Then when you feel a thirst that needs to be quenched, we invite you to come down to one our stores for an instore tasting.

GAME OF BREWS They say we are all connected by six degrees of separation. This got me wondering if this idea could be applied to fictional characters and beer? Well, winter is coming (insert theme music) so it’s only fitting to play this game with one another. Can one match a current Kiwi brew to a character that has survived 8 seasons of war, poison, and political games for the Iron Throne?

P.S Spoiler alert for anyone still trying to catch

SANSA STARK

up!

Being the second oldest she was raised traditionally feminine and groomed to be a Lady or Queen. Her misfortunes and tribulations have shaped her into a force to be reckoned with. For Sansa I have chosen Yeastie Boys ‘Divine Hammer’. The rye amber ale is full of the traditional malt flavours of chocolate and biscuit, with an added complexity of succulent red berry fruits, a lingering bitterness backbone and an intriguing spice.

2

JON SNOW The bastard son of Eddard Stark, Jon was the

DAENERYS TARGARYEN

isolated loyalist of the family. Despite his illegitimacy, no measure of betrayal or even

Descended from dragons she has an empathetic

death can break this man’s spirit. He has loved

heart. She is a humanitarian breaker of chains.

and lost, fought many battles (versus dead and

Through adversity she has chosen to take the

undead) and survived against the odds. His

higher ground. Flawless pale skin, beautiful

brooding masculinity melted the hearts of many

platinum silky blonde hair, sea-blue eyes, and a

viewers. You either wanted him or wanted to be

heart of gold – what’s not to admire? To match

him. For Jon it’s got to be Alibi ‘Imperial Chilli

Daenerys, I have to go with Behemoth ‘The

Oyster Stout’. Like Snow, this beer, at 8%,

Dudes Abide’. Like this Khaleesi, this white

touches the base of imperialism. With a dash of

Russian Imperial Stout won the taste buds of

chilli acknowledging the Lord of the Lights influential resurrection and (spoiler alert), the

many beervanians, taking home silver in 2017.

fiery aspects of his lineage. As for Oysters...well

another edition (available soon). So, we can once

I will leave that for the imagination.

again adore those perfectly balanced Chocolate,

Such a following has led Andrew to brew yet

Tahitian Vanilla, and cold brew coffee flavours.

CERSEI LANNISTER The Queen Mother of Westeros, Cersei used her womanly wiles to eliminate her enemies and maintain her tenuous hold on power. Slowly but surely everything she touches turns to ash. For her, Fork Brewing ‘Tainted Love’ complements well. Sour at the core, with dashes of Juniper (a poison in high doses) perfectly disguised with an upfront layer of generous, juicy, and seductive passionfruit.

ARYA STARK

TYRION LANNISTER

The youngest of the Starks, Arya missed out on finishing school. Instead she focuses on what

Although a Lannister by blood, he is unlike any

she sees as more enjoyable activities – Water

other member of his family. Regarded by his

Dancing (fencing). Dancing from one dangerous

family as a monstrous rascal, he is really a

situation to the next she collects a blacklist of

steady hand, and as able as anyone else. If

those who have wronged her. After learning the

there is one thing Tyrion should be remembered

game of faces in Bravos, at the House of Black

for, it’s that he never let his short stature hold

and White, she is back in Westeros to ‘check off’

him back. In fact, he used this as an advantage.

her vengeful list. For Arya, I have chosen

Often underestimated, Tyrion packs an

Garage Project's ‘Wolfman’, and not just

unexpected punch. For Tyrion, his match has to

because she is a wolf, but because of the sweet

be Sawmill Brewing Session IPA, with all the

base ever so reminiscent of her childish

hop aromatics and bitterness of an IPA, without

innocence. The generous juicy hops aid in

the higher ABV.

disguising the imperial 9.5% ABV kick. This freak of nature is not to be treated lightly.

So what beer will you match with your favourite Game of Thrones character? Invite some friends for the final season and play the game yourselves.

-W.M

4

OUR FIRST NAKED HOP FESTIVAL

Recently we just held our very first Naked Hop Beer Festival. WOW! What a fantastic day it was down at Glengarry Wines Khyber Pass. A day filled with pernicious brews and mouth-watering food by the Dixie American BBQ Foodtruck.

Behemoth brought Something Hoppy IPA, Tropical As IPA, Hopped up Pilsner, Chur Pale Ale, 6 Foot 5 IPA, Impeachment Sour Ale and their Triple Chocolate Milk Stout. Showing off a

5

breadth and range of beer to tantalize our taste

Boneface Brewing gave something for the big

buds.

breweries to fear, with the Outlaw Indian Pale Lager rivalling Garage Project for the best pairing with the finger licking BBQ. Colab came out of the gates running with their incredible Strawberry Sass Wheat. Lavish fresh strawberry on the nose and the palate.

McLeod's delivered some absolutely delicious brews with their radically refreshing Longboarder Lager. You could then send the palate on the adventure of life time with the Great Migration IPA. Rudi’s showed why it was a fan favourite with the iconic Dr Rudi's Lager.

Deep Creek showed off a fine core range from the elegant and delicate Lotus Pale Ale to the robust Dusty Gringo Indian Brown Ale, making more than just a splash with their brews. Garage Project brought forth, from their weird and wonderful workshop, Bug Powder Dust. An explosive lupulin powder filled IPA that paired perfectly with the American BBQ, giving a delicious combo for the midday lunch.

Finally, it was the turn of the beers from abroad to have their turn in the limelight.

Hailing from sunny California, Ballast Point showed that all that sunshine and freedom has given rise to a different kind of taste.

Their dank Scuplin IPA and their smooth Manta Double IPA popped with fresh fruit aromas, showing New Zealand breweries how an IPA is done in the Great West. From One could then cleanse their palate with the tart

the Windy City Chicago, Lagunitas brought a

and delicious Blackberry Sour Ale. Moa showed

range that suggests the beautiful Lake

they weren’t going extinct anytime soon,

Michigan must have something in the water

bringing their always fresh Original Lager.

because these brews were something else.

Sawmill toted out a brilliant range from their India Pale Lager to Passionfruit Sour, as well as all the lovely hoppy drops in between.

6

Showing off the Lil Sumpin' Ale, Passion Grass Finally, Tuatara came in with a roar, presenting

Ale, and possibly the most delectable, hop

the sessionable beasts of Coastin' IPA and Mot

loaded IPA, it gave one pause for thought. All in

Eureka Pilsner. The microbreweries weren’t

all, folks had a wildly satisfying time. See you

about to let the big boys have all the spotlight.

again next year!

Black Dog wasn’t willing to roll over, instead showing that it had more bite than bark with its

-K.A

Dog Father APA and Chomp! NZAPA.

UNDER THE TAP

SAWMILL 7

In 2004 Mike Sutherland and Kirsty McKay threw themselves into making the best craft beer they could. Located in the old 1860’s sawmill in Leigh, out the back of the Sawmill cafe, they were well off the beaten track.

Located on the east coast, one hour north of Auckland, Leigh (16km from Matakana) is relatively isolated. Craft beer at this time in NZ was still a relatively young industry, and mostly concentrated in Wellington and Nelson. The dividend of this isolation is that they didn’t have

In 2016 they moved to 1004 Leigh Road just

to mind what everyone else was doing. Sawmill

outside of Matakana. Later that year they

were the first brewery in New Zealand to can

opened the Smoko Room. At any time, they

craft beer. This is in a time when most people

have 14 taps available, and a seasonal menu

probably would have turned their nose up at

that is locally sourced. They are committed to

beer in a can. Craft beer was supposed to

Zero Waste and have installed NZ’s largest

belong in brown glass bottles. Sawmill

solar power system for a brewery.

recognized that cans were the best vessel to protect the quality and freshness of their beer.

Cans are not only more portable and easier to transport, they also resist sun strike and have a longer shelf life. Sawmill were ahead of their time; today canned craft beer has become the norm.

The Beer!

Sawmill core range includes a Pilsner, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, and a Session Pale Ale. This core range comes canned in 4-packs. The Doctor is the only beer made year-round in 500ml bottles. Each month Sawmill puts out

Sawmill don’t name their beers. Instead their

two seasonal beers in 500ml bottles called the

beers are simply labelled by style. Sawmill

“Off-Cut” series. In April the Off-cut’s include

don’t use any sugar, preservatives or colour.

an India Pale Lager (released 3rd April) and a

They use only the best possible ingredients.

Red IPA. The India Pale Lager uses US

Their beer is unpasteurized, so they have

Mosaic hops that give it tropical, pine and

slightly shorter shelf life, but much more vibrant

resinous flavours and aromas. This is

flavours.

combined with a crisp and refreshing finish from the lager fermentation. The Red IPA balances a rich red malt base with a 8

combination of NZ and US hops chosen for their stonefruit, pine and citrus character.

Sawmill are hosting at Kelburn, Wellington on the 11th of April. Click Here for details.

Otherwise they can be found in a fridge at a Glengarry near you.

-T.M Sawmill have won a host of awards for their beers. They won nine medals alone at the 2015 Brewers Guild of New Zealand awards (BGNZ). Most recently they won a gold medal for their Passionfruit Sour at the 2018 BGNZ.

EVENTS AND TASTINGS

9

SAWMILL BEER | KELBURN INSTORE TASTING In the last couple of decades, the demand for Kiwi-constructed craft beer has increased dramatically, so much so that the pioneering Sawmill Brewing Company, owned by Mike Sutherland and Kirsty McKay, have relocated from their cramped holdings off the back of the Sawmill Cafe into a brand-new purpose-built

WHEN: Thursday 11 April 2019

brewery. Mike and Kirsty work with a small but

WHERE: Glengarry Kelburn

dedicated group of talented brewers. Loaded

85 Upland Rd Kelburn

down with awards and medals (nine alone at

TIME: 5:30pm

the 2015 Brewers Guild of New Zealand Awards), this innovative lot were the first in New Zealand to put their crafty product into cans. No need to book, just pop in.

Read More...

BLACK DOG BEER | KHYBER PASS INSTORE TASTING In 2011, Black Dog Brew Co. was conjured up and cross bred in the heart of Wellington, the craft beer capital of New Zealand. Since then the brewers have been doing something a little special, a little different and having some fun smashing opposites along the way. Along with long-time favourite brews, they like to keep things limited. Sleep with one eye open,

WHEN: Friday 12 April 2019

because the occasional rare breed of brew will

WHERE: Glengarry Khyber Pass,

pop up. Introducing the new breeds of brewing

409 Khyber Pass Rd Newmarket

– experiential and permanent ranges – get

TIME: 3:00pm-6:00pm

them while they’re hot!

Today we have an in-store tasting of Black Dog beer range from 3pm to 6pm. No need to book, just pop in.

Read More...

10

MISFIT BREWING | KHYBER PASS INSTORE TASTING A small brewery with big plans. Bringing you quality beer while restoring clean water in NZ and the Pacific. Misfit are a team of creatives and square pegs set on inventing and pushing boundaries, with an uncompromising and meticulous approach to crafting the perfect beer. They're a New Zealand social enterprise brewing company, where they are fighting to

WHEN: Thursday 18 April 2019

restore clean water sources in New Zealand

WHERE: Glengarry Khyber Pass,

and the wider Pacific, by donating all of their

409 Khyber Pass Rd Newmarket

profits to the cause. Great beer, with a great

TIME: 3:00pm-6:00pm

cause.

Today we have an in-store tasting of Misfit Brewing beer range from 3pm to 6pm. No need to book, just pop in.

Read More...

CLICK HERE TO SEE TASTINGS

That's it for this edition of The Naked Hop. Issue Ten will be hopping its way to your inbox next month.

Cheers,

11