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NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK…
SETTING BIGGER BOUNDARIES
Tui Dark
Mumbo Jumbo
rrP $24.99, 6-pack
Tui brewers have turned their attention to creating what is often considered to be the hardest beer to brew; a dark beer, and launched it in time for this winter. Tui Dark is a blend of five malts, New Zealand hops and water. The 4% ABV brew is full flavoured brew with a discernible bitterness; a great partner with game food or, if you’re lucky enough to be in the Tui Brewery facility in the Wairarapa, a piece of fresh Mangatainoka Trout. Tui Dark is available from selected liquor retailers and on-premise outlets. www.tui.co.nz www.facebook.com/tui New brews from Little Creatures rrP $21.99, 6-pack
Most breweries launch just one new beer at a time but Australia’s famous Little Creatures brewery has introduced three to New Zealand this year; Pilsner, Bright Ale and Rogers’ Beer. The Little Creatures Pilsner is styled on a European Pilsner and made using Tasmanian Hallertau, New Zealand Pacifica and Saaz hops. Little Creatures Bright Ale is a sunny golden malt style, with heady fruit aromas and hop flowers combining in a fragrant beer. Little Creatures Rogers’ Beer is a richer style made from toasted malts, which give it roasted hazelnut, caramel and coffee flavours. The new Little Creatures brews are available at Liquor King, selected specialty liquor stores and bars. www.littlecreatures.com.au 44 www.drinksbiz.co.nz june / july 2012
rrP $15.99, 6-pack
Boundary Road Brewery has launched two new brews in time for the cold months. Mumbo Jumbo is a traditional India Pale Ale, made after the brewery recruited 500 IPA tasters through its AIPAAT (Advanced India Pale Ale Aptitude Test). The purpose was to gain customer feedback and make a beer that won their affections. “We were blown away with the level of interest we received for the tasting campaign for our new IPA, we had over 16,000 people successfully pass the test and register to become an IPA taster,” says Ben Shaw from Boundary Road.
Chocolate Moose
rrP $15.99, 6-pack
This new beer is a rich dark, porter style with aromas of toasted malt and cocoa. It was launched by Boundary Road Brewery nationwide on 1 May this year. A Bigger Slice
rrP $6 per 500ml bottle
Boundary Road Brewery has also launched its new Brewer’s Cut range of single serve 500ml bottles. The first three brews in the Brewer’s Cut range are: the 18th Amendment American Pale Ale, Red Baron Amber Ale and Ein Stein Munich Lager. For more information about Boundary Road Brewery: facebook.com/brb