"Helles Bells" Helles Lager 4.8% ABV, 22 IBU Hops: Perle, H. Mittelfrueh Malts: Pilsner German-born Julian Widera has a talent and passion for creating beers from his motherland. As Head Brewer at Sow & Piglets, he has built a solid reputation with their Kolsch,...

"Steady as She Gose" Mandarin Gose4.2% ABV, 12 IBUHops: Amarillo, Mandarina BavariaMalts: Pilsner, Wheat, Acidulated MaltOther: Mandarin, Murray River SaltThe Raconteurs' debut album had an immediate hit with 'Steady as She Goes', coming in at #28 in Triple J’s...

"High and Dry" Brut IPA6.2% ABV, 00 IBUHops: Enigma, Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, MotuekaMalts: Pilsner, WheatOther: Amylase EnzymeBrut IPA only really became a thing in the last year or so. Originating from San Francisco, this hop-forward IPA is much drier and crisper than...

"I See Red" Red Ale 6% ABV, 55 IBU Hops: Brooklyn, Motueka,Galaxy, Citra, Denali Malts: Amerian Ale, Vienna, Shepherd's Delight, Aurora, Rye, Red Back Other: Black Ginger Choice Bros. hail from New Zealand's capital of Wellington. They're known for their innovative,...

"Cemeteries of London" Porter 5.7% ABV, 38 IBU Hops: Fuggles Malts: Pale, Brown, Black We've always thought Spring is as good a time as any for a porter, so when Wignall in Canberra menitoned that they were keen on doing an 1835 porter inspired by Brakespears (UK) for...

"Sai You, Sai Me" Saison 5.8% ABV, 29 IBU Hops: Loral, Nelson Sauvin Malts: Pilsner, Wheat Lionel Richie was a superstar in the 80's with his album "Dancing on the Ceiing" spawning five hit singles, including Sai You, Sai Me.  If you didn't love Lionel back then, you...

"System of a Brown" Hoppy Brown Ale 5.5% ABV, 57 IBU Hops: Admiral, Bramling Cross, Brooklyn, Galaxy Malts: Pale, Wheat, Carafa III Brighton in the UK is famous for its Fatboy Slim concerts on the beach, Banksy's Kissing Coppers graffiti art and it's North Laine. lt...

"Point Break" Wet Hop IPA 6% ABV, 59 IBU Hops: Southern Cross, Dr Rudi, CTZ, Chinook Flowers Malts: Pale, Vienna, Rye, Oats Two massive stars in their prime. Keanu Reeves as Johnny Utah, the broken down NFL quarterback come undercover FBI agent; Patrick Swayze as...

"Brothers in Arms" Red Ale 7.1% ABV, 60 IBU Hops: Columbus, Centennial, Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic, Wakatu, Kohatu Malts: Pale, Munich I, Crystal, Carafa III If you've already seen "Crafting a Nation", then you'll know who Black Shirt Brewing Co are. If not, get on board...

"Fruit Tingle" Berliner Weiss 3.5% ABV, 20 IBU Hops: Simcoe, El Dorado, Galaxy Malts: Pale, Vienna, Acidulated Wheat Extras: L. Casei & L. Plantarum (souring bacteria) Remember when you were a kid and you'd go to the milkbar with a handful of coins and buy a pack...

"The Lager Life" Hoppy Lager 4.9% ABV, 33 IBU Hops: Kohatu, Taiheke, Wakatu, Wai-iti Malts: Pilsner Not many craft breweries do interesting Lagers. Generally the more exciting hops are reserved for the pale ales and IPAs, but there's no reason you can't make a hoppy...

"Kelis" Milkshake IPA 6.3% ABV, 33 IBU Hops: El Dorado, Galaxy, Citra Malts: Maris Otter, Vienna, Oats Extras: Lactose Mango Puree, Pineapple Juice "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, and they're like ... " We're not sure if Kelis was singing about...