Let me tell you something my friend, hops are a dangerous thing, hops can drive a person insane, got no use on the inside, better get used to that. It comes down to a simple choice. Get busy hopping or get busy... Well not hopping. That's goddamn right! Remember hops are a good thing, maybe the best of things, and good things never die. In honour of what may be the best movie ever made Behemoth make this West Coast IPA using their favourite NZ, Aussie and US hops. Malty, but dry and bitter, everything you could want in a West Coast IPA. I hope these hops were as green as they have been in my dreams. I hope...

Yowza! This character's outspoken. Bursting with opinions. Arrives with a floral bouquet. Hoots. Honks. Hops. Charismatic. Honey. Bombastic. Citrus. Distinguished. Tang. Then closes the deal guaranteeing your thirst thoroughly quenched.

Crunch. Clean. Crisp. Refreshing. Bite. Blue skies. Cut grass. Good times. Granny Smith would be rapt with this sublimely cider.

Take a big bite of hops on a crisp malt base and you've got a grapefruit and passionfruit IPA that will drive you dental.

With more road cones than people in NZ, we thought why not throw some in a brew? Not the orange plastic ones, but the whole cone Nelson Sauvin variety to release their hop oils. Big-hitting Sauvignon notes are layered on a background of Guava and soft bitterness produced by Kohatu. This juicy ale sits on a bready cookie-like base with an oily, candied hop decadence.

A bold hop-forward IPA with aromas of summer fruit, citrus, and a hint of pine. A smooth malt ends with a pop of citrus.

Lakeman is truly Taupo proud, and this New Zealand Pale Ale pays homage to their home. It is brewed with iconic kiwi hops Riwaka and Moutere, giving bursts of passionfruit and citrus on an approachable malt.

It's back, and it's bigger than ever! Some of you OG Behemoth fans might remember this beer as one of the very first seasonals they ever dared to put in a can. Back then it was a bit of a pioneer, and now they've dragged it out of the vault, cranked up the flavour dials, and given it the full hazy treatment it always deserved. They've built it on a pillowy base of pale malt, oats, and wheat to make it soft, smooth, and oh-so palatable. Then they went absolutely tropical with it-packed full of flavours and aromas of pineapple, passionfruit and mango until it practically bursts out of the can with sunshine.

Tropical is topical right now and Boneface has booked a flight to Skull Island with this heady brew of Pineapple and Lime. There's sourness in the form of a tangy citrus bite while light malt undertones remind you this really is a beer. Effervescence and light acidity make it very sessionable so linger under that umbrella and have another.

Cassels stayed true to this German wheat beer hero and kicked off their brew using an authentic German yeast strain to produce those classic banana and clove characters which Hefe's are known for. With wheat making up to 50% of the malt base, these flavours and textures combine to make for a really tasty and satisfying beer. They finish it with just a touch of the mellow Pacifica hops to add just a hint of citrus, floral and delicate spice character.

For those who want more beer-per-beer, Tallboy is here. This lofty classic IPA stands tall, showcasing a blend of American and New Zealand hops on the shoulders of a crisp and quenching malt base. You know, sometimes, more is just more.

Naturally fermented, not alcohol removed, and loaded with Citra, Mosaic and Nectaron hops for a lingering and unmistakably beer finish. In 2021, Bach Brewing led the beginning of craft non-alcoholic beer in New Zealand. All Day has been awarded numerous Gold medals and a Trophy for best non-alcoholic beer in leading competitions. Contains no more than 0.5% Alc/Vol.

The arrival of hops to the brewing scene in England in the 1500s led to a moral panic, hops were described as 'a Wicked, & Pernicious Weed', feared to bring the downfall of civilized society. Thankfully, they were right.

Orchard Thieves is best enjoyed when the sun's out; there's nothing better than that magical moment, opening up a cool, crisp Orchard Thieves cider, while soaking up some rays, telling yarns and recounting the stories that have gone before, and plotting the next adventure. But don't think Orchard Thieves just embraces the daytime! They love the cover of darkness.