Brave Old World is a new series of 8 Wired beers, historic styles brought back to life in modern New Zealand. This is the fourth beer in this series, a Scotch Ale, inspired by the rich, malty brews that emerged from Scotland in the 1800's.
This deep co
We are proud to be part of the Bract Brewing Project, testing out experimental varieties grown by NZ Hops.
NZH-105 gives our growers an interesting option as the latest harvested hop. It won't be a big yielding variety for farmers but it fills a spot t
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
Hopwired was one of the first, true new world IPAs made exclusively with unique NZ hops. Although there is plenty of malt sweetness, this beer is all about the hops. Punchy, aggressive, New Zealand hops that all add up to create wonderful, tropical flavou
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,
An indulgently decadent imperial stout, enhanced by the addition of miso paste and vanilla. To create this culinary delight, we've curated a complex malt bill, with plenty of chocolate and roasted malts. Additional chocolate in the form of roasted cocoa h
A hoppy, malty and characterful Texas Style Brown Ale. A little rough around the edges and brewed in homage to classic western movies, that relished in the perfectness of imperfection.
"You see in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend - tho
For our latest seasonal hazy, 8 Wired Brewing is proud to present: Snakedriver - an all Kiwi hop line-up inspired by a song from a Scottish band. For this track we've layered in Motueka with rising star Nectaron and extra NZH 105 hops. Distort the senses
Every now and again you just want to have it all, so in this spirit we created Tall Poppy. This ale is not afraid of standing tall among other great beers, and head and shoulders above mass market mediocrity.
It is intense, with a sharp and fruity hopp
THE LAW is out beer release for the annual WCIPA Challenge at Malthouse. Inspired by our action movie briefing, we've brewed THE LAW as a nod to the 90's Judge Dredd film. Unless of course you're an IP lawyer from a big film studio. In that case: "It's a
Our very first imperial stout was a big one. Hannah and I (Andrew) bought back 20kg of Vietnamese coffee from our honeymoon and decided to make a big imperial stout out of it. We fell in love with Vietnam, the people, the food and the coffee. This is pret
We have a special treat for you, introducing our decadent limited release Pōkeno Gold Whisky Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
This Imperial Stout has a huge depth of flavour from a comprehensive malt bill, dark chocolate, roast barley, and coffee flavours. Wit
Solar Flares Double Hazy IPA, this Double Hazy IPA is like a cosmic explosion of flavour in a can. With a blast of tropical & citrus fruitiness that'll hit you like a certain someone’s solar flare. Brewed with a top-secret blend of hops that are so vibran
It is a deep dark brown beer. On the nose, a scent of vanilla on a base of sweet caramel and pure chocolate combines with woody impressions complemented by a discreet hint of armagnac. On the palate, we discover a perfect balance allowing the fruity aroma
Each year, the Chimay brewery produces a vintage vintage that has been aged in barrels. For the 2022 edition, the brewery has partnered with Het Anker, brewery and distillery owner of the Gouden Carolus brand. These two entities have used all their know-h
Duvel is a Belgian beer with a rich history and a distinctive taste, is a true gem in the world of craft beer. Known for its golden hue, creamy head and effervescent carbonation, Duvel has captured the hearts of beer enthusiasts around the globe. First br
It's gotta be big! A dozen years of Garage Project demands a big beer.
12th Anniversary Belgian Style Quad - Brewed using a massive complex grist of barley, rye, dark candi sugar and a special Belgian yeast. This is a huge beer, boasting an enormous ri
It couldn’t be simpler. Pilsner malt, Saaz hops and Czech yeast. That’s it. Sometimes simple is exactly what you want. Why bother dressing it up? It is what it is. Beer.
Style: Pilsner
Vol: 330ml
ABV: 4.8%
A cheerful, upbeat little hazy. Brewed with plump, juicy NZ grown barley and oats and a choice selection of our favourite hops to produce a smooth, easy drinking beer, loaded with lush tropical fruit juice flavour and aroma. Delicious - pure and simple.
Embrace the Garagista spirit - ignore convention, experiment, test the limits, and look at things a little differently. Brewed and double dry hopped with New Zealand, Australian and US hops. Great things can come from the garage.
Style: IPA
Vol: 330 m
Hāpi, the Maori word for hop, inspires this truly Pacific pale ale. Brewed with New Zealand barley and the best of the Kiwi hop harvest, Motueka, Wai-iti, Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin. Assertively Hoppy - exceptionally drinkable.
Sessionble in strength, brig
Hatsukoi, meaning first love, is a Japanese inspired pilsner. Brewed with light malted barley and rice using the traditional first press method. Clean, crisp with a delicate noble hop character.
Style: Lager
ABV: 5%
Vol: 330ml
Care for a Liquid Refreshment?
Our 100% Kiwi hopped NZ IPA is brewed with a selection of Aotearoa's finest and finished with a hit of brand new liquid Motueka Sub Zero Hop Kief. Bright golden IPA with clean, snappy bitterness and luscious lifted notes
East Coast anthem IPA - a big ol’ hop poppa of a beer, packing in intense mango, tropical fruit hit from US big guns, Simcoe and Mosaic. It’s just bigger and juicier than it’s bitter West Coast counterpart, like sippin’ hazy hop nectar from a can. It’s al