Hazy Pale Ale with a fresh and fruity burst from an eclectic mix of NZ and US hops. We kept it pretty relaxed on the ABV but it still jams out a punch for you hazy heads. A chill brew to make the birds sing whether the sun is shining or not.
Style: Haz
A big, bold porter with a touch of smoke, this cold fermented beer is a unique take of a baltic porter. As a nod to our old friend Big Smoke Porter, we've used traditional beech smoked malt and the pleasant smoke character infuses perfectly with the roast
Brave Old World is a new 8 Wired series of historic styles brought back to life in modern NZ.
The first Brave Old World beer is an English Imperial Stout inspired by the original style brewed in London. These extra-strength stouts were originally brewe
A classic Kiwi summer would usually be all about the beach, and this IPA would be the perfect companion to a day of surf and sand. To get the vibe, transport yourself to Capitola, on the central coast of California!
A twist on the classic IPA, this Col
Fruit and wheat beer is a classic, yet under-appreciated combo. For this beer we brewed an American-Style Wheat for a clean, light base beer upon which we could fill with grapefruit and intense citrus. An additional dry-hop helps to accentuate the bright
Hippy Berliner Cucumber Edition. A very pale wheat beer low in alcohol with light bread and clean lactic sour flavours.
Style: Berliner Weissbier
ABV: 4.5%
Vol: 440ml
In poker, and in life, it doesn't get much worse than when you're drawing dead. To be in a position where no matter what happens, no matter how the cards fall in the future, you have no chance of winning. But even if the situation is that bleak, you can a
A refreshing, light, hoppy, sour and very fruity tasting beer inspired by traditional Berliner Weisse ales. Naturally soured by live cultures and hopped with American and New Zealand hops. It's Juicy, dude.
Style: Berliner Weiss
ABV: 4%
Vol: 330ml
A refreshing, light, hoppy, sour and very fruity tasting beer inspired by traditional Berliner Weisse ales. Naturally soured by live cultures and hopped with American and New Zealand hops. It's Juicy, dude.
Style: Berliner Weiss
ABV: 4%
Vol: 330ml
The "i" might be in lower case, but beware - this is a capital beer. Brimming with luscious roasted coffee and chocolate malt flavours drizzled over a scoop of velvety ice cream. iStout Affogato is balanced by a brisk bitterness and bold hoppy freshness,
The "I" might be in lower case, but beware - this is a capital beer. Brimming with luscious roasted coffee and chocolate malt flavours, iStout is balanced by a brisk bitterness and bold hoppy freshness. As with all our beers, this beer is a very modern in
The California Kingsnake is commonly found throughout California, just like another native, the West Coast IPA. This easy-drinking IPA was brewed with 100% ale malt and American ale yeast for a clean, light-gold base beer upon which the hops can hiss. Cen
Italian Pilsner you ask? A hoppier take on a classic style. Luppolo is a crisp, hoppy pilsner. Generously hopped with modern German varieties, Perle, Callista and Saphir to provide a subtle layer of citrus and punchy stone fruit, tempered with pleasant bi
Our latest Hazy is reminiscent of a misty July morning in Maine. A boatload of our favourite hops from New Zealand and Australia put a distinct Southern Hemisphere accent on this New England-inspired beer.
Expect soft, pillowy waves of tropical fruit to
A very special "Imperial Gueuze" inspired blend of selected barrels from our library. One third each of spontaneously fermented 8, 6, and 4 year old barrels create a perfect marriage of funk, fruit, acidity and sherry-like aged flavours.
We barrel age
The Trans Tasman Collaborational is an initiative from Beer Jerk (NZ) and Carwyn Cellars (AUS) that has seen us team up with the legendary Australian brewery Rocky Ridge. After the usual long winded email chain with some wild ideas being thrown around we
Drawing inspiration from the legendary Hawaiian surf spot, Point Panic, and the namesake song by surf rock legends, The Surfaris, for this classic West Coast IPA. Golden yellow in appearance and hopped with all the C's - Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, plus
Take a journey with us into the ethereal haze. This hazy IPA effortlessly blends layers of tropical fruit from Azzaca and Citra hops, bursting in your mouth like waves of distorted guitar riffs. Notes of mango and passionfruit build up with each sip, echo
Surf Rider is our release for the annual WCIPA challenge at The Malthouse.
Inspired by 60's surf rock hailing from southern California while also channeling our inner movie buff with a nod to the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. Close your eyes and imagine the
Summer days and punchy bold hop vibes. This West Coast IPA shines bold colourful beams of malt that shimmer off big waves of Simcoe, Centennial, Columbus and Mosaic hops crashing against your tastebuds.
Style:West Coast IPA
ABV: 6%
VOL: 330ml
Desperate Glory is a sour brown ale inspired by Flanders Fields. The base beer is Three On A Match, a rich and complex Belgian Amber Ale with notes of dates, brown sugar and sweet spice. This spent a year resting in bourbon barrels to bring out rich oak a
Whats this? A big Yuzu twist on an old 8 Wired favourite?
Join us on a wild beer journey; it begins with a hyper rush of Yuzu Sweetness, overtaking Bold, punchy hops before turning of the main route towards a tart set of twisty flavour tunnels. It's ti
It’s a bit Tropicale. With a striking blue label, Coopers Pacific Pale Ale is a fresh, sessionable and fruity ale with a distinct dry hop character and mild bitterness.
Style: Pacific Pale Ale
ABV: 4.2%
Vol: 375ml
Coopers Pale Ale is the original Pale Ale. Beware of pale imitations. This all-malt brew has inspired a new generation of ale lovers. With its fruity and floral characters, balanced with a crisp bitterness, Coopers Original Pale Ale has a compelling flavo
If you're looking for fruity and refreshing beer for everyday drinking, you can't go wrong with Australian and New Zealand beers. The new world hops give distinctive tropical fruit and citrus aromas that everyone loves. Here we selected from those award-winning breweries such as 8wired, Feral, Stone & Wood, Garage Project, Tuatara, Mountain Goat and more.