I picked up a 12 pack of these on our Anzac weekend trip to the west coast last year, I saved one to review and waited until now due to issues with my blog (don’t ask). Backstory: when I first got out of university I once had an interview with a man who wanted candidates … [Read more…]
My partner got this for me for Valentines Day. A significant find given that A I had no idea he knew I loved Garage Project and B this seems like a one-off rare brew. Made in conjunction with Wellington Zoo as part of a fundraiser – it attempts to use African inspired ingredients. Sorghum (used … [Read more…]
Mata have done what I failed miserably at. Make something drinkable and alcoholic from Feijoas. Feijoas have probably the most controversial and explosive flavour in fruit, something not traditionally easy to harness in a fruit juice let alone a beer or cider (shoutout to my Old Mout homeys). I tried my hand at my … [Read more…]
Much like the ANZAC spirit for which this drop was inspired; this golden pale ale is cool combination of loud flavours fighting for attention on your palette The label boasts flavours reminiscent of an ANZAC biscuit, golden syrup, coconut and the combination of Aussie and New Zealand hops but much like the ever constant rivalry … [Read more…]
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