Selection
Category 12 Brewing Breakthru Pilsner
Crisp and clean, with high carbonation giving the palate an immediate sense of lift. Refined malt flavour provides quiet depth, while Saaz hops keep the finish precise and classically shaped. The beer is refreshing and direct, yet carries enough structure and detail to remain interesting beyond simple thirst-quenching. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, pretzels, mild Alpine cheese or shellfish.
Field House Brewing Mango Pineapple Habanero Sour
Real pineapple and mango give the beer a bright tropical core, sharpened by a lively salted-sour frame. Habanero arrives as a measured touch of heat through the finish, adding definition without overwhelming the fruit. The palate remains tart, refreshing and direct, with sweetness kept in balance. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh chèvre or coconut rice.
Brewing August Kölsch IPA
Cashmere, Motueka and Simcoe hops bring a fresh aromatic lift, with hints of melon and bubble gum over a clean, cold-fermented frame. Kölsch yeast gives the beer a composed base while dry hopping pushes it toward IPA territory. The palate stays bright and direct, finishing with refreshing hop definition. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled chicken, bratwurst, sharp cheddar or lightly spiced noodles.
Île Sauvage Brewing Mosaïque Dry-Hopped Mango Sour
Ripe mango gives the beer an immediate tropical centre, balanced by lively tartness and a clear hop presence. The fruit is generous without becoming heavy, while the dry-hopped structure keeps the palate bright and the finish refreshing. Sourness, fruit and hops remain closely integrated throughout. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh chèvre or a citrus and avocado salad.
Curious Creatures Yamakami Fresh-Hop Japanese Rice Lager 24 x 473 mL
Fresh British Columbia hops bring an unusual raspberry-jam aroma over a crisp, clean and dry Japanese lager base. The fruit impression is lifted rather than sweet, leaving the palate focused and highly refreshing. A collaboration with Flora Fermentation, it balances expressive fresh-hop character with disciplined lager structure. Serve well chilled with sushi, karaage, grilled salmon, tempura, yakitori or lightly seasoned vegetable dishes.
Backcountry Brewing I Was Saying Boo-Urns Non-Alcoholic New Zealand IPA 473 mL
Bright and aromatic, with Motueka and Nelson hops bringing lime zest, white grape and soft tropical fruit. Superdelic adds a small lift of candy-like citrus and stone fruit, while the body remains light and easy-drinking. A smooth haze carries the hop character into a clean, refreshing finish. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, spicy noodles, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar or citrus-dressed salads.
Brass Monkey Brewing Chickity-Check West Coast IPA
Pale, dry and firmly hop-led, with bold pine and citrus at the centre and a floral lift adding definition. Locally grown malt provides a clean base without distracting from the aromatic drive, while the finish stays direct and refreshing. This is a focused West Coast expression rather than a soft or sweet one. Serve well chilled with burgers, grilled pork, spicy chicken, sharp cheddar or fish tacos.
Wildeye Brewing Juice Shack Pineapple Passionfruit Sour 473 mL
Pineapple and passionfruit bring a bright, bold tropical profile, rounded by vanilla and lactose for a distinctly creamy body. The sour base keeps the ripe fruit lively, while the softer texture gives the palate a smooth, generous feel through the finish. It is expressive without losing refreshment. Serve well chilled with spicy chicken, fish tacos, grilled prawns, fresh chèvre or coconut-based desserts.
Coast Mountain Brewing Root & Stone German Pilsner
Crisp and clean, with a disciplined German pilsner profile built from imported malt, hops and yeast. The palate is direct and refreshing, balancing grain structure and hop definition without unnecessary weight. Its precise, uncluttered character makes it equally comfortable as an aperitif or alongside food. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, pretzels, mild Alpine cheese or simply prepared shellfish.
Changing Colours Brewing Project Rise Above Sour Hoppy Ale
Tart cherry and blueberry give the beer a vivid fruit centre, while Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Rakau and Riwaka hops add an energetic aromatic lift. The palate is sour, fuzzy and wild in character, yet finishes refreshing rather than heavy. Fruit acidity and hop expression remain closely linked from start to finish. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, spicy chicken, grilled halloumi or fresh chèvre.
Coast Mountain Brewing Queen of Hops Hoppy Lager
Tropical citrus and ripe stone fruit lead the profile, followed by a subtle herbal note and a clean, refreshing finish. Centennial, Mosaic, HBC 638 and Ekuanot hops give the lager aromatic breadth while its crisp structure keeps the fruit precise and lively. The result is expressive without losing its easy-drinking balance. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar or citrus-dressed prawns.
Temporal Artisan Ales Stout, Reconstituted
A carefully judged blend brings together a lighter stout and a long bourbon-barrel-aged imperial stout. The result is dark and creamy, with chocolate and barrel notes carried by a generous texture while the smaller stout keeps the palate from becoming too weighty. Mature oak character lingers through the finish. Serve lightly chilled with braised beef, smoked brisket, blue cheese or dark chocolate tart.
Bridge Brewing Company Enigma India Black Lager
Dark in appearance yet crisp on the palate, this black lager brings a measured hop edge to a clean lager frame. The profile is full of character without becoming heavy, balancing malt depth with a firm, refreshing finish. Its combination of darker style and direct drinkability works naturally at the table. Serve well chilled with burgers, grilled sausages, roast pork, smoked cheddar or mushroom pizza.
Luppolo Brewing Company Mind Your Melon West Coast IPA
Bright citrus and tropical fruit lead into fresh honeydew and watermelon, carried by a firm but balanced West Coast bitterness. Hüll Melon hops give the beer a distinctive fruit profile without softening its clean, direct finish. The palate stays refreshing and focused, with enough structure for food. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled chicken, spicy prawns, sharp cheddar or a citrus-dressed salad.
Field House Brewing Azacca Nectaron Centennial West Coast IPA Tall Can
Clean and crisp, with ripe pineapple, fresh stone fruit and juicy lime layered across an aromatic West Coast profile. Azacca, Nectaron and Centennial bring together North American and New Zealand hop character, while a balanced bitterness gives the fruit a firm, refreshing finish. The palate stays bright rather than heavy. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, spicy chicken, grilled pork, sharp cheddar or citrus-dressed shellfish.
Bridge Brewing Company Guava Sour
Tropical and juicy, with guava giving the beer an immediate fruit centre over a lively sour frame. The palate is bright and refreshing, balancing ripe fruit character with enough acidity to keep the finish clean rather than sweet. Its direct, energetic profile makes it an easy match for food. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy chicken, fresh chèvre or a citrus-dressed salad.
District Brewing Lemon Ginger Radler
Sicilian lemon brings bright acidity, while ginger juice adds a clean, warming edge. The fruit is blended into a Charm Pale Ale base, with locally sourced honey rounding the sharper citrus and spice notes without removing their freshness. The result is lively and thirst-quenching, with more structure than a simple lemonade. Serve well chilled with fish tacos, grilled prawns, spicy noodles, roast chicken or fresh chèvre.
Small Gods Brewing x Wheelies Uneasy Rider Kölsch
Clean and crisp with a light body, subtle malt sweetness and a delicate hop presence. The palate stays smooth and balanced, favouring refreshment and quiet grain character over aromatic intensity. Created with Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe, it is a composed Kölsch-style beer with an easy, direct finish. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, pretzels or a mild Alpine cheese.
Brassneck Raspberry Changeling Tart Fruit Beer 355 mL Single Can
Bright raspberry sits over a distinctly tart, puckerish base created through kettle souring. The method recalls Berliner Weisse in structure, while Fraser Valley raspberries give this particular release its fruit focus. Fermentation keeps the berry integrated into the beer rather than simply added as flavouring. Serve well chilled with fresh chèvre, berry salad, roast duck, dark chocolate or a citrus-forward dessert.
Smugglers Trail Caskworks Dry Hopped Sake Sour
Light-bodied and tart, with Nelson Sauvin hops bringing a distinctive white-wine-like fruit character. Fermentation with house ale yeast and Japanese sake yeast adds lemon peel, honeydew, Gala apple and tannic white-grape notes, giving the wheat-ale base a vinous edge without changing its identity as beer. Serve well chilled with sashimi, grilled prawns, fresh chèvre, citrus-dressed salads or lightly spiced noodles.