Kererū Brewing Night Spirit Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout 2019 $33 Paired with Chipotle and beer braised beef cheeks in dish magazine Issue 92 2020 Despite using a can of pale ale in the actual recipe, when it comes to eating these smoky, sticky beef cheeks, a glass of inky-dark Kererū Night Spirit Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout 2019 … Read More
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Parrot Dog Avocado Gose 440ml can
Parrot Dog Avocado Gose 440ml can $8.99 Reviewed for dish magazine July/Aug 2020 and paired with Spinach, feta, olive and currant pie This vegetarian pie just hollers out for the new Parrot Dog Avocado Gose 440ml ($8.99) because it boasts the classic tart, citrus and salty characters of a traditional gose, with the creamy-smooth texture … Read More
Reefton Phoenix Golden Ale
Reefton Phoenix Golden Ale 330ml 5% $4 Reefton is known as the ‘Town of Light’ after having the first public supply of electricity in the Southern Hemisphere, but now it lends its name to this zesty beer which has snappy, malty aromatics, hints of oyster shell and a long, sparkling tangy finish. It’s just fabulous … Read More
Green Man Organic Tequila Beer
Green Man Organic Tequila Beer 5.6% $8 500ml I’m not usually a huge fan of ‘flavour infused’ beers but this example actually spun my wheels. Cloudy with a pale, foamy head and a clean, distinctive aroma of lime and tequila which adds a element of gringo to an already crisp, flavoursome lager. Definitely the right … Read More
Hallertau Deception Luxe Schwarzbier
Hallertau Deception Luxe Schwarzbier 330ml $4.50 Sexy golden syrup colour and oozes smoky, charred characters interwoven with espresso and bitter cocoa notes. It has a refreshing finish despite its smouldering nature and provides the perfect partner with smoked lamb rumps dusted with pepper and thyme. To buy direct email Stephen@hallertau.co.nz or try your luck at www.glengarry.co.nz
Hallertau Statesman Pale Ale 330ml
Hallertau Statesman Pale Ale 330ml $8 Gorgeous toffee gold colour, persistent creamy foam and boasts lovely aromas of citrus peel and spicy malt followed by clean, crisp flavours that are deliciously dry and tangy. There’s even a sniff of smoke and caramel on the finish. For stockists visit www.hallertau.co.nz
Tui Blond ‘Vortex’ 330ml
Tui Blond Continental Lager 330ml $18 per 12pk. Clearly winning ‘Best New Zealand Premium Lager’ at the 2010 BrewNZ Awards then Gold at the Monde Selection awards in Belgium this year wasn’t enough because the Tui folk felt it needed some appearance medicine. Initially sceptical of the new ‘vortex’ longneck, I had to admit that … Read More