Its moniker owed to the difficulty in crafting and getting this kind of brew right – I was drawn by the presence of Elderflower in the name. Elderflower was not something I had ever heard of before coming to the South Island and I have since learned from locals that it is very good for … [Read more…]
Ever been asked who you would most like to be stranded on a deserted island with? No? Yea that’s a weird one, but Garage Project went with that theme here classifying this very limited edition drop as the ultimate decadent desert island beer. They aren’t wrong. Upon first sip the sweet sultry malts and raisins … [Read more…]
Happy May The Force Day! Through sheer foolhardiness I cracked this one open without even a vague idea of what kind of beer it was. I just knew it was inspired by Star Wars and is brewed by Garage Project. I guess to me that is all that matters. I guess I should have read … [Read more…]
This kind of drop wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea and I already hear the purists screaming bloody murder at the mere mention of it – but come the F on; it’s coke and beer combined. Nothing can go wrong! Lola takes a traditional German dark lager and goes a bit heavy metal on it. … [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…]
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…]
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…]
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!