Beer thread
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@Kruse said in Beer thread:
@Crucial said in Beer thread:
@Kruse said in Beer thread:
@MN5 said in Beer thread:
@Kruse said in Beer thread:
@MN5 said in Beer thread:
Give Panhead on Tory Street and Southern X a hoon as well.
@Crucial said in Beer thread:
Hop Garden in Pirie St and Golding's Free Dive are missing off your list @Kruse
Awesome - cheers lads. I knew there was a reason I still logon to read you fluffybunnies ranting about shit. That's this weekend sorted.
I've made it my mission to get a sixer of something from every brewery I pass in my travels for work. So far I've got.....
Mikes
Lads Brewing
Roots
Mothership
Martinborough Brewery
Shining PeakOf these Mikes is by far the best but it does feel good to support these guys cos alot would have struggled over COVID.
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I came through the 'Naki on my move to Wgtn... and was gutted that Mike's had moved out of their old rural spot. Dropped in for a couple of pints in their new spot in town... but didn't have any room for picking up a sixer (moving house via motorcycle).
They do have some bloody good drops. Although I don't remember the TIPA being so strong... I couldn't really justify having one with being about to get back on the road.Once I get settled into the new job, I might have to consider a bit of a road-trip to see some of those others.
(Actually - did stop off at the Martinborough one, after a day-trip out to Palliser from Carterton... they were alright.)
These breweries really need accommodation, in order to get the most of my willing custom. Hot Water Beach Brewing is fucking awesome - brewery, food, cabins, campsite - all in one place. That's how you make money from this sucker.I didn't know that about Mike's. Might be going that way in a few weeks and was looking forward to stopping at their old location. It was a nice spot.
Not sure if you have been to Brewtown yet but don't expect too much in the way of stuff you haven't already seen. Too me taprooms are where you go to try the experiments, hand pulls or small batches. Only really Panhead have other releases.
The place is great as a destination for some good food (Panhead best) and beer though.I stopped off at Brewtown on my way into town (I kinda zig-zagged across the North Island on my final move down) - but it was a Tuesday when I came through the Hutt, and too early for the places that do open that early in the week for alkies.
I've been considering a weekend trip up there... that's a place that needs some accommodation options... I see they've got a space for motorhomes or other self-contained campers... not sure they'd accept a motorbike with tent tied to it. Maybe I'll look into the public transport option... I've never used Wellington trains, no idea if it's a sensible/reliable/regular option.Easy option is train. Little bit slow on a weekend as there aren't any express options running but a short walk from UH station to Brewtown. (Run every 30 mins on a weekend and take 40 minutes). Not bad if you consider it will take 25-30 on your bike.
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@Crucial said in Beer thread:
@Kruse said in Beer thread:
@Crucial said in Beer thread:
@Kruse said in Beer thread:
@MN5 said in Beer thread:
@Kruse said in Beer thread:
@MN5 said in Beer thread:
Give Panhead on Tory Street and Southern X a hoon as well.
@Crucial said in Beer thread:
Hop Garden in Pirie St and Golding's Free Dive are missing off your list @Kruse
Awesome - cheers lads. I knew there was a reason I still logon to read you fluffybunnies ranting about shit. That's this weekend sorted.
I've made it my mission to get a sixer of something from every brewery I pass in my travels for work. So far I've got.....
Mikes
Lads Brewing
Roots
Mothership
Martinborough Brewery
Shining PeakOf these Mikes is by far the best but it does feel good to support these guys cos alot would have struggled over COVID.
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I came through the 'Naki on my move to Wgtn... and was gutted that Mike's had moved out of their old rural spot. Dropped in for a couple of pints in their new spot in town... but didn't have any room for picking up a sixer (moving house via motorcycle).
They do have some bloody good drops. Although I don't remember the TIPA being so strong... I couldn't really justify having one with being about to get back on the road.Once I get settled into the new job, I might have to consider a bit of a road-trip to see some of those others.
(Actually - did stop off at the Martinborough one, after a day-trip out to Palliser from Carterton... they were alright.)
These breweries really need accommodation, in order to get the most of my willing custom. Hot Water Beach Brewing is fucking awesome - brewery, food, cabins, campsite - all in one place. That's how you make money from this sucker.I didn't know that about Mike's. Might be going that way in a few weeks and was looking forward to stopping at their old location. It was a nice spot.
Not sure if you have been to Brewtown yet but don't expect too much in the way of stuff you haven't already seen. Too me taprooms are where you go to try the experiments, hand pulls or small batches. Only really Panhead have other releases.
The place is great as a destination for some good food (Panhead best) and beer though.I stopped off at Brewtown on my way into town (I kinda zig-zagged across the North Island on my final move down) - but it was a Tuesday when I came through the Hutt, and too early for the places that do open that early in the week for alkies.
I've been considering a weekend trip up there... that's a place that needs some accommodation options... I see they've got a space for motorhomes or other self-contained campers... not sure they'd accept a motorbike with tent tied to it. Maybe I'll look into the public transport option... I've never used Wellington trains, no idea if it's a sensible/reliable/regular option.Easy option is train. Little bit slow on a weekend as there aren't any express options running but a short walk from UH station to Brewtown. (Run every 30 mins on a weekend and take 40 minutes). Not bad if you consider it will take 25-30 on your bike.
https://www.metlink.org.nz/assets/Uploads/Route-HVL-MEL-Train-web-June20.pdfSweet, that timetable is heaps better than I expected... I caught a glimpse of the Wairarapa timetable at somebody's house, and just assumed it was indicative of the entire system... ie: shite.
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@mariner4life had another Bent Spoke at a mate's place in Canboring. Tidy.
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@mariner4life have you tried the Broken Shackles from James Squire? It goes alright.
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@NTA said in Beer thread:
@MN5 said in Beer thread:
The Marty brewery is a good spot.
Some top beers there. Nice place marty - the weather was absolutely perfect.
Was a nice wee sesh that one. Heading over there to do some vineyards in a month or two.
Fun fact. You can get done for drunk driving if you are over the limit on one of those rental bikes. Niggly.
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@NTA said in Beer thread:
@Kruse said in Beer thread:
I came through the 'Naki on my move to Wgtn... and was gutted that Mike's had moved out of their old rural spot.
You and me both. Discovered it while I was flying solo over there in 2017 and it was a top spot.
@NTA that photo looks rural. Assuming that was before they moved ?
Other half booked us somewhere else in the naki for dinner but I might grab a feed there next trip which will be in a few weeks.
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@MN5 said in Beer thread:
@NTA that photo looks rural. Assuming that was before they moved ?
Yep - this was at the location out of town. Was a mint day for a beer.
And where I bought these little beauties that we had at your parent's joint in the Rapa.
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@NTA said in Beer thread:
@MN5 said in Beer thread:
@NTA that photo looks rural. Assuming that was before they moved ?
Yep - this was at the location out of town. Was a mint day for a beer.
And where I bought these little beauties that we had at your parent's joint in the Rapa.
I’ve only been to the one in New Plymouth and whilst it’s not without its charms the old one looks sensational. What a shame.
Yeah those were good as I recall, Mikes is the first NZ craft brewery as I found out recently.
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@MN5 said in Beer thread:
Yeah those were good as I recall, Mikes is the first NZ craft brewery as I found out recently.
Yep, and a damn good brewery at that. Others may claim some (Galbraiths, Macs, Monteiths), but Mike's was outstanding for a really long time. Good for them.
Also, check out how many good beers are brewed at Steam in Aucaklnd! Bach, Epic, etc ... really good brewers there.
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@mariner4life said in Beer thread:
for those on this side of the ditch, i finally found something decent that comes fro Canberra, this bad boy
Plenty of flavour, but still dangerously sessionable at that 5.7% mark. A real golden colour to it, hops but not overwhelmingly so. Can recommend. Will smash.
Sorry, have I been keeping that a secret? The brewpub is just up the road from work.
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@antipodean said in Beer thread:
@mariner4life said in Beer thread:
for those on this side of the ditch, i finally found something decent that comes fro Canberra, this bad boy
Plenty of flavour, but still dangerously sessionable at that 5.7% mark. A real golden colour to it, hops but not overwhelmingly so. Can recommend. Will smash.
Sorry, have I been keeping that a secret? The brewpub is just up the road from work.
you have. I love that beer
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@MN5 said in Beer thread:
Off to Shield Snorters this weekend, was due to be watching the other half do her marathon which has been cancelled for obvious reasons....we figured we’d go away anyway so any brewery suggestions will be gratefully received.
Breweries - Godsown, out of town a bit, but a fucking lovely spot in decent weather. It was closed over winter, but should be open again now, as I found out when I stopped in for a nice beer, finding it closed, but the nice man poured me a brew anyway.
Brave - their Tigermilk is a damn nice IPA.
Giant, out in Havelock North - decent, but "safe".
Zeelandt - I've always found their stuff a bit bland, but that's probably as I've gone the cliche route of "hoppy pilsner - fuck yeah!", "oh shit - hoppy-as-fuck IPA, that's awesome", "Wow! Hazy shit - my new favourite"But - more importantly - HB surprisingly has a damn fine craft beer pub or two. Or rather, now... 3.
Westshore Beach Inn - fucking spectacular range of beer in a rather odd setting (thai food, craft beer, cheap accommodation, pokies, sports-bar, fuck-it... let's throw in a garden bar)
The Common Room in Hastings - strangely excellent bar in... fucking Hastings. WTF?
And, the Westshore, has just opened a more "central city" bar in Napier... the Rogue Hop, I think? -
@Kruse said in Beer thread:
@MN5 said in Beer thread:
Off to Shield Snorters this weekend, was due to be watching the other half do her marathon which has been cancelled for obvious reasons....we figured we’d go away anyway so any brewery suggestions will be gratefully received.
Breweries - Godsown, out of town a bit, but a fucking lovely spot in decent weather. It was closed over winter, but should be open again now, as I found out when I stopped in for a nice beer, finding it closed, but the nice man poured me a brew anyway.
Brave - their Tigermilk is a damn nice IPA.
Giant, out in Havelock North - decent, but "safe".
Zeelandt - I've always found their stuff a bit bland, but that's probably as I've gone the cliche route of "hoppy pilsner - fuck yeah!", "oh shit - hoppy-as-fuck IPA, that's awesome", "Wow! Hazy shit - my new favourite"But - more importantly - HB surprisingly has a damn fine craft beer pub or two. Or rather, now... 3.
Westshore Beach Inn - fucking spectacular range of beer in a rather odd setting (thai food, craft beer, cheap accommodation, pokies, sports-bar, fuck-it... let's throw in a garden bar)
The Common Room in Hastings - strangely excellent bar in... fucking Hastings. WTF?
And, the Westshore, has just opened a more "central city" bar in Napier... the Rogue Hop, I think?I love the fern and it’s infinite wisdom. Will try and attend as many of these as humanly possible.