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.

On the palate, Magical Unicorn offers an intricate tapestry of flavours. Tropical fruits dominate, with mango and melon taking centre stage, complemented by hints of peach and blueberry. The malt backbone provides just enough sweetness to support the fruitiness, while the bitterness is clean and crisp, coming through with an assertive citrus and pine note that adds depth and balance. The finish is dry and remarkably clean, with a lingering bitterness that beckons the next sip.

Drinking like a tropical fruit smoothie on clouds of oats and wheat, this beer is bursting with juicy aromatics of white wine, crushed gooseberries, passionfruit and peach aromatics from the fresh-picked Nelson Sauvin hops. Fresh Hop season happens only once each year, so Urbanaut went all out on this dreamy hazy double IPA - to the stars and back bb!

If you hanker for a vibrant, clean IPA low on bitterness but big on flavour jump on the Flying Circus. It will barrel roll you with popping sweet navel and tropical delights leaving a trace of low altitude bitterness.

Harking back to maltier and less bitter IPA styles; a slight nuttiness balanced by refreshing bitterness; supercharged floral, citrus and tropical aromatics from the heavy dose of American hops.

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.

Vibrant tropical fruit jubes on the palate with a luscious doughy bread and subtle toasty finish. A short-lived punctuation of bitterness and infused-tropical-tea-like aftertaste.

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.

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.

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!