“Vacations are best served cold, whether you’re in scorching Central Otago, sandy Whangamatā, sunny Nelson or mountainous Mackenzie Country. A refreshingly approachable yellow hues hazy packed with Citra, Superdelic and Nectaron, all rammed into a dainty 5.2% body.”

Glassware: Shaker.

Appearance: First thing we notice is the somewhat light and milky turbid pour. It constructs a rocky two finger head which slowly recedes. A thick blotchy lace clings to the glass as it ebbs.

Aroma: The hop combo is both brilliant and unique (Strata, Moutere & Nectaron). It displays a strong fruitiness i.e grapefruit, passionfruit, pineapple, but the standout character would have to be the dank and rather weedy notes that lend a distinct resinous and sappy quality. Equally notable scents of Frosty Fruits, peach skin, grain husk and green peppercorn. Excellent depth and character here.

Flavour: Packing in so much for a mere 5.2% Hazy. Upfront it’s dry, dank and weedy. We’re getting something like peppercorn or even jalapeno which is quite unusual, but impressive all the same. It has a decent bitterness cutting through it too….comes in early and reaches well past the mid and only begins to taper off as it finishes with hints of grapefruit rind and cannabis.

Mouthfeel: Creamy and fluffy initially then more dry and bitter in the swallow. Mild-medium body, finely carbed. The 5.2% ABV is bang on for what it is.

Overall: We recently came back from Queenstown, NZ and we can say without a doubt that this brewery and their beers were a highlight of the trip. This Hazy was the clear standout of their core lineup as well – packing in so much aroma and flavour. Superb.