We all must sort life's necessities at some point but let's not gift them. Let's live a little and give the gifts we would like to receive. Lakeman Brewery Co. promise this is not a can of sweat and must but a can of sweet scents. Brimming with papaya, citrus and stone fruit which is guaranteed to impress and not depress.

Well it's back, it's that time again, seriously, how?. This label is not big enough to name all the stupid things he has said and done. But it's time to dump the Cheeto Jebus, Angry Creamsicle, Captain Chaos, Cadet Bone Spurs, Orange Julius, Rome Burning in Man Form, Screaming Carrot Demon, Worlds ugliest toy troll, Godzilla with Less Foreign Policy Experience, Tangerine Tornado, Creep Throat, Trumple-thin-skin, (Hold Me Closer) Tiny Hand Sir, Drumpf, Fface Von Clownstick. So since this blurb has nearly been taken up with Trumps accurate nicknames let Behemoth tell you about the beer. Behemoth have got a massive West Coast IPA and loaded it hops. Think pineapple, grapefruit, pine and some awesome tropical flavours and aromas. Surely this will be the last time...

Hapi Sessions 2025, three collaborations, three breweries at the top of their game, three beers, each showcasing a different hop forward style in a playful 'freestyle' interpretation of one of the beers that helped to make each brewery famous. Seattle's favourite sons, Fast Fashion, fly in for a slice of Down Under Pizza. Decadent DDH DIPA, dripping with harvest fresh Motueka, NZ Cascade and a very special secret sprinkle of brand new Hapi Research hop variety NZ02, delivers a ripe punch of passionfruit, lychee, lime and creamy peach.

For decades, the Neon Cowboy has tipped his hat over Auckland, watching late-night antics, questionable dance moves, and epic yarns. He's seen it all - love, heartbreak, and that one guy who tried to ride a shopping trolley home. Now, he's got his own hazy IPA. Packed with El Dorado, Cascade, and Citra hops, it shines bright with tropical swagger and a citrusy wink. Saddle up, partner!

Urbanaut came here to chew bubblegum and drink beer. they we combined them both into a juicy-fruity hazy IPA with aromatic notes of strawberry and cotton candy bubblegum with a dash of vanilla and tropical fruit juice. Drinking smooth and creamy, this luxurious beer is an interdimensional refreshment that hits like an ice cold milkshake with a lollipop chaser.

Pale-gold in colour, with aromas of tropical fruit and a hint of citrus. A smooth bitterness with flavours of peach, pineapple and tropical fruit.

Pale Straw in colour with aromas of tropical grapefruit and pineapple. A thick oily hoppy base with a smooth bitterness and deep juicy hoppy flavours.

As the King of the Jungle would attest, imitation is sometimes the sincerest form of flattery. This copycat, based on the original West Coast IPA, delivers upfront citrus and tropical fruits with a great dankness and bitterness throughout because sometimes it is just better to copy a classic.

Over at Bach they've been on the hops again ... big intense West Coast USA hops! The classic Californian West Coast IPA style originates from the late 70's and emerged in NZ circa just twenty years ago. All about the perfect balance between alcohol, malted barley, and high intensity of hops, to deliver max flavour and drinkability, they brewed their more modern take with a truckload of fruit driven hops including Idaho 7, Mosaic, Citra, and Simcoe.

Tropical Cyclone Double IPA is big, bold and masterfully melds New Zealand and American hops. A core range superstar, it's a tempest of lush fruit and resinous green hoppiness, drinking soft with a sticky, oily body and smooth, lingering bitterness. Batten down the hatches, crack one open and ride out the storm in the most delicious way.

Chocoloato is chocolate milk for grown ups. While it might not be very family-friendly, it is extremely planet friendly, animal friendly, worker friendly and palate friendly. A smooth creamy stout, combined with delicious, Fair Trade, Otis Chocolate Oat Milk, to create the most velvety, rich beverage imaginable. It's basically your pudding in a pint glass. Enjoy before, during, or after dinner.

A bold taste of Queenstown in a can - vibrant, juicy, and unforgettable. Bursting with Simcoe, Mosaic Cryo, Krush, and Nelson hops, it delivers tangelo, ruby grapefruit, and dark pine notes. Sharp, refreshing, and full of character - like a sunset ride up Coronet Peak or a lakeside cheers after adventure.

Epic have teamed up with the pioneers of adrenaline themselves - AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand - to bring Thrill Seeker to life. This is a 6.7% NZIPA packed with the most powerful hop combo in the game: Nelson Sauvin. Nectaron. Riwaka. Punchy aromatics of passionfruit, white grape, and citrus zest hit first, followed by a rush of ripe stone fruit and crushed gooseberry. The palate is lean and focused - dry, bitter, and bristling with energy. It's sharp, electric, and built to leave a mark. If someone beats it on the day, fair play - that beer's a beast. But they're showing up swinging. Because if there's one beer made for Queenstown - the home of extremes - this is it.

No guarantees this hazy IPA won't send you a little loopy-or downright loco. One sip and you're getting pushed 'round the bend by a fruit-forward punch of juicy peach, ripe mango, and tropical pineapple, all riding smooth on a pillowy malt base.

An ongoing series of occasional one off releases inspired by the nice ideas captured in Parrotdog's Lyall Bay Brewery. Limited Release 30 is a Hazy IPA brewed with Ekuanot, Nectaron and Citra hop varieties, showcasing juicy citrus and tropical fruit characters with a smooth and rounded mouthfeel.

Shining bright and tasting bold, this golden double IPA is loaded with Motueka, Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops which impart fresh grapefruit, lemon, lime, gooseberry and white grape aromatics - a juicy citrus cocktail on the nose grounded by light malts adding just the right touch of sweetness and body. Refreshing yet complex, this beer is a winner!

Bach Brewing have been on the hops again... reminiscing a glorious safari trip pre-Bach Brewing days. Their latest brew is loaded with a Rhino's weight of Riwaka, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic and Citra hops, and juicy malts originating from the fertile plains around Feilding. 8.2% ABV.

Original cult classic Pernicious Weed, now in delicious Yuzu flavour. Super sour fresh Yuzu zest and freshly squeezed juice collide head on with Nelson Sauvin and Rakau in a giant-foamy-super-golden-fruity-citrus-hop-bomb-explosion! It shouldn't taste this good, but it does.

This hero of a double IPA is ready to confront any foe with power and might. A big hitter with power notes of citrus and apricot, Dragon Slayer cuts through the chaos with a great dankness. This is a smooth, stealth-like hunter you will not see coming.

So dank and so green with stonefruit and citrus deliciousness, this NZIPA gets the best out of the mythical NZH-109, with Nectaron, Rakau and Mot hops also making noise straight from the bine. Sitting pretty on Astro Supremes with diamond frenched antennas, Cholo chain wheel and chrome organs amplifying that Cali Life Style, this is a 78' Camaro lowrider like no other. Built by Kenny, brought to Ohope, now rolling deep with Sulphur City, E.D. is a flaked, candied, laced, velvet, scaled and striped clash fantasy. Serving 80s excess AND 90s gangsta. Regulators, mount up!