New kids on the block, the fellas at North End Brewery have taken the New Zealand brewing scene like Savea stampeding the wing. Based in Waikanae – the trio made up of a brewer, a chef and a waiter philosophise that they are changing world one can at a time. With emphasis on beers that … [Read more…]
I like what Garage Project are doing – unlike Epic who know their bread and butter; preferring to stick to the signature American hope heavy ales. The lads from Aro Valley are branching out – making a name for themselves in the Wheat Beer arena. This drop is one of the three they have available … [Read more…]
Galbraiths used to be my local when I was flatting in the city, many a great time was had there (shout out to the American friend of ours who fell down the stairs) and I have fondly missed it ever since moving to the suburbs. So it is awesome to know that they have started … [Read more…]
Refreshing with a kick – the American Hops contest for real estate on your toungue as this ale slides down easy. The man behind Bach Brewing has had quite the journey through the liquor industry – culminating in putting family first and realising his dream and passion for craft brewing when he started Bach Brewing. … [Read more…]
Garage Project are the rock stars of the increasingly exciting New Zealand craft beer scene. They don’t take themselves seriously and won’t hesitate to poke fun at themselves – rolling out the red carpet at the last Beervana I attended in Wellington a few years back. But their reputation is well deserved and this tasty … [Read more…]
Less than an hour in – Garage Project is the most adventurous, just had a taste of the butter beer, cherry bomb and death from above. Cherry bomb wins but I did enjoy the butter beer. Death from above not so much. Sprig and fern currently the winner on the day for their berry cider
On my way to Wellington for Beervana this weekend. Really looking forward to getting amongst it! Expect live updates that will no doubt become less and less coherent as the day goes on!
Quite the departure from the usual Epic hop-blast, my first swig of this drop suggested a strange stout hybrid with a pale-ale? It has rich coffee overtones but a smooth yet slightly bitter follow through. The result of a project investigating New Zealand’s brewing past – this tasty herald from olden times is easy to … [Read more…]
Dear Richard Branson I saw last year (I think it was?) you reply to a customer complaint email personally thus garnering you worldwide chain-mail Internet fame and much kudos with your ‘hey that guy is just like us’ viral marketing. That is partially why I am trying a similar tact and writing to you now … [Read more…]
My first taste came with an instant familiarity toward the tried and true Orcon American style hops followed by an audible expression of ‘wow’ as I marvelled at the way Epic had managed to – through pure strength of hops – make a pale ale so very strong and so very very heavy. Apparently I … [Read more…]