Garage Project: IPA Vol 6

Straight off the bat you can taste the Mosaic and Motueka hops accompanied by the Rolled Out and Pilsner malts. No fancy description required for this one, just the heads up on the can that its part of an ongoing ever-changing series, a unique combination of ingredients that is brewery fresh each time. So smooth … [Read more…]

Behemoth: Relaxing in Riwaka

A 3.7% session IPA?Touted as all the flavour without the booze this Tasman inspired IPA features Cyro Citra, Cyro Simcoe, Motueka, Nectaron and Riwaka hops.I love that Behemoth give the shoutout to my adopted hometown not only by name but also by flavour but I don’t love that they toned down the punch.Sure it has … [Read more…]

Behemoth: Chur! NZ Pale Ale

Chock full of New Zealand hops and described on the can as a fruit salad of taste, this is perhaps my favourite of the Behemoth variety. True to form the taste is dominated by the mix of New Zealand hops but well balanced by malts allowing for a easy flow without a staggering frontal assault … [Read more…]

Parrotdog Hazy Ipa: Tina

Parrotdog have recently taken to naming their beers after real people. Tina is no exception. According to the can; Tina “tended her garden with the care of a master horticulturist” and always searched for that “revolutionary hybrid”. This IPA honors her by doing the same – using the Nectaron hop – a new variety created … [Read more…]

Garage Project – Death From Above

Garage Project are generally pretty good at naming beers and although this one is no exception- it doesn’t really advertise the contents inside.The taste is straight up heavenly.Hardly a visceral assault on the tastebuds as the name describes.Mango, Vietnamese mint, lime and chilli all combine under a marriage of Amarillo and Citra hops.It’s just… beautiful.Malty … [Read more…]

Garage Project

After a run of back to back beers whose names did not match their contents I reached this combo breaker. Golden Path – complete with a colour scheme and design that definitely fits with the hazy yet smooth taste. Featuring Mosaic, Columbus and Strata hops in a balance that intrigues, caresses but does not over … [Read more…]