At the very northern end of New Zealand’s south island there exists a special place. The micro climate that exists in this small area supports acres of fields which produce some of the world’s most resplendent hop farms. Legends have been born here – hops which have become a mainstay on the world stage of brewing. NZ hops are the brewing equivalent of a young Shane Warnes wrong-un -they bamboozle and captivate drinkers with their unique, gentle fruit driven characters. Whenever a IIPA brewed with NZ hops comes on the scene, the beer drinking masses are stumped. Where is that big piney, dank character I expected? Why is this beer not stripping the tastebuds from my mouth with its bitterness? With this beer that was never the aim. It is a showcase of the subtle characters of NZ hops. Hints of peach, pine, mint and tropical fruit march up your nostrils and dance across your tastebuds. The unique and colourful NZ hop character is all wrapped up in a “tortilla bun” of good quality Australian, English and German malts. Tipping the scales at 7.8% ABV and 70 IBU this beer is dangerously drinkable and seriously sessionable on a hot summer afternoon.