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We have had a few conversations in the last week triggered by New Zealand Epic Brewing’s release of Larger, their new imperial pilsner. A German friend was confused by the concept of an 8.5% beer in a style known for … Continue reading
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We seem to be in the Year of the Saison, having tasted heaps of them in the US and seeing them popping up all around New Zealand, so we decided we need to know what that means.
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Tasting the Moutere Inn’s recently released Nuedorf Ale started a discussion about beer styles. Modeled on German altbier, Nuedorf Ale is the second in their Moutere Brewing Company range.
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Scottish ales don’t taste like whisky. That is because at least traditionally, Scottish ales don’t contain any smoked malts. Sure, back in the day, all malt was dried over fires, but consequently all beers had a smokey character. The brewing … Continue reading
One common question that arises when we talk beer in New Zealand: What is Draught? To people outside of New Zealand, draught beer means served on tap, so getting draught beer in a bottle seems oxymoronic.
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