On a good day in Wellington you can find us in Newtown, rolling around Riddiford St in pursuit of rad times. This beer has a full, tropical palate with fresh fruit aromas and a crisp juiciness that will keep you refreshed from the bar to the house party.

4.8% ABV.

CHARRED PINEAPPLE SOUR 5.7%

Tropical and zesty, kettle-soured beer is bringing luxurious summer vibes to the party with fresh pineapple, peach and passionfruit aromatics from the Galaxy hops. We couldn’t resist adding grilled pineapple to the brew to add a layer of caramelised sweetness and just a wisp of smokiness. Oats and wheat in the grain bill bring a balanced creaminess to every sip and round out those tart, juicy flavours!

CHERIMOYA & SAGE BLENDED SOUR ALE

ABV 6.0%

Occasionally we can get our hands on some of this magical fruit. Grown in Northland, cherimoya - also known as the custard apple - has a soft, sweet aroma and delicious creamy pear like texture. We added them to a mixed-culture saison base for six months then removed the fruit and added fresh sage leaves for a few more months. This was then blended with a barrel-aged Hefeweizen for a truly unique and special brew. Aromas of sage and clove with notes of lemon and fruit-driven funk dominate with a palate both clean and bright over tart lemon zest-laden sourness and a dry finish. With so many layers of complexity, this beer will age well for 4-6 years.

NEW BREW | Some things can’t be rushed—like tractors on backroads moving sheep. This unfiltered brew cruises in the slow lane, blending experimental Clayton’s Hops (bursting with lemon, grapefruit, and melon) with Nelson Sauvin’s bringing untamed Passionfruit and Sauvignon notes. A hazy, citrus-kissed pale ale with tropical lushness, gliding on velvety malt. No shortcuts—just honest flavour. So relax, the beer’s ready. And those sheep? Well, they’re getting there

Whitewater Hazy Series # 8 paddles straight into the unknown with an unreleased experimental hop from our friends at Clayton Hops, still going by the suitably mysterious CIP 014. We did our due diligence by shoveling the entire box into the beer, then giving it a gentle love tap of Riwaka. The result is straight POG juice - loud, lush and wildly tropical - with big aroma, juicy flavour, and a rich, smooth, soft-as finish.

ABV: 6.2%

Hopped like an IPA, but sitting on a light Pilsner malt base. Big bursts of citrus and tropical fruit thanks to Nectaron, Taiheke & Citra hops. Deliciously refreshing, with a dry bitterness to round it out.

ABV: 5.6%

Sake bomb, Sake bomb, sake bomb...hey. Following our well received collab with ZenKuro sake brewery in 2019 we have teamed up again, this time with a different approach. Sake bomb beer in one neat package...Not quite - but we have brewed a beautiful golden pilsner with locally grown southland hops and then re-fermented it with sake kasu (rice starch by product of sake production). Making a lovely easy going beer that pairs well with Japanese food and contains subtle aromas of rice wine matched with stonefruit. Just remember your chant before drinking!

4.9% ABV.

From NZ's first dedicated non-alcoholic craft brewery, State of Play is brewed in the sunny Hawkes Bay using New Zealand hops and Canterbury malt to create a full flavoured IPA.

Using a special yeast, this beer is naturally brewed, retaining all the flavour while only producing a tiny amount of alcohol that is less than 0.5% ABV.

Crack open a can and enjoy some hoppy goodness today!

NZ dedicated NA Craft Brewery
< 0.5% ABV
NZ hops and malt

Our latest addition is a golden lager. It’s been on our radar for a while, and up till now, it’s impossible to brew. We have found a new yeast specific for zeros that can work well with wheat and barley to brew an all-malt lager. A quality Golden lager needs quality ingredients and this all NZ beer delivers! The grains of Canterbury give the body of Riwaka hops the finish. Enjoy

All your bases are belong to us. It’s up to you player 1 

Hours of gameplay got you here, a grind of low level IPA’s. Now you’ve reached the Boss Level. This is no battle for a raw recruit. This is Ultra IPA - five different US hop varieties, 100 IBU’s and a massive malt grist to match - a can load of weaponised hop firepower. Warning - proceed with the utmost caution. 

Lower your guard and it’ll be game over man, game over.

Double IPA - 8.5% ABV

Liberty Brewing - Originally brewed for the West Coast IPA Challenge in 2013, the name of this beer wasn't always planned to be so grotesque.  You see...  I had penned the name pretty much every hop variety i could get from the USA thrown in.  However, whilst filling the kegs for this esteemed competition, a song came on Spotify and made the task so much more enjoyable that i decided to change the name.  But let's face it: Yakima Kitchen Sink was a bit of rubbish really!

Anyhow, regardless of the name the beer continued to take out the champion spot which was one of the proud moments in my life.  It's just a shame i wasn't there to enjoy the celebrations!

7.1% ABV.

Emerson's - The Orange Roughy's scientific name is Hoplostethus atlanticus.  Which roughly translate as, a hazy, hoppy pale ale with a tropical fruit aroma, citrus flavour, and malty backbone.  In the past, the roughy has been subject to unsustainable practices - completely selling out.  Thanks to the hard work of our brewers, numbers are now on the rise.  Careful you don't exceed your quota, though.

4.2% ABV.

If you've been mowing your super-long lawn, running super-fast, or out in the super-hot sun, you'll need to super-quench your super-thirst. This Pacific Pilsner has been dry-hopped with NZ and US hops to make it super-tasty, while its light body and crisp finish make it super-refreshing. At just 4% ABV, and 40% lower in carbs, you can feel slightly-smug too.

4.0 % ABV.

Truffle Hound Belgian Quad

Truffle Hound Belgian Quad Ale is dark amber Belgian-style ale fermented with a Belgian Abbey ale yeast for great depth of yeast character. We added kilos of NZ Black Perigord Truffles from our friends at Te Puke Truffles. This is a special beer to enjoy on any occasion.

Vanessa Whisky & Oak Belgian Ale is dark amber ale fermented with an Belgian abbey ale yeast for great depth of yeast character. We added a flavouring made from soaking hand-selected oak chips in a blend of whisky and spirits. This is a special beer to enjoy at any occasion.

9.5% ABV.