Over at Bach they've been on Freesyle hop-farms in Moutere valley, rubbing and sniffing the pungent new season sticky hop cones. Sticky and dank with Lupulin, they've steeped massive loads of fresh harvested green Nelson Sauvin hop cones, flown same day to their brewers, Chris and Craig at Steam Brewery, and backed up by new season hop pellets of Riwaka, Motueka and Sauvin, also fast-tracked by Freestyle in record time.

Bach Brewing have been on the hops again... brewing up their latest batch for the annual NZIPA challenge at Smith's Craft House in Queenstown. As Kiwi as a bungy jump in Budgie smugglers, their all-star all-NZ IPA is jammed with new season Nelson grown Riwaka, Nectaron, Nelson Sauvin and Motueka hops, all nestled on juicy Gladfield malts, harvested from the Canterbury plains. 6.5% ABV.

Bach Brewing have been on the hops again... dreaming of lazy days at the beach, surfing, siesta's, cold pilsner and bbq's. Brewed with crisp pilsner malts and loaded with a generous dose of dry hops including Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, Citra and El Dorado, and cold conditioned for a smoother mouthfeel.

Over at Bach they've been on the hops again ... big intense West Coast USA hops! The classic Californian West Coast IPA style originates from the late 70's and emerged in NZ circa just twenty years ago. All about the perfect balance between alcohol, malted barley, and high intensity of hops, to deliver max flavour and drinkability, they brewed their more modern take with a truckload of fruit driven hops including Idaho 7, Mosaic, Citra, and Simcoe.

Over at Bach they've been on the hops again... and reflecting how fortunate they are to outsource their brewing & packaging to Steam Brewing, whose team, passion, endless investment, and expertise are such an integral part of Bach for 11 years now. Juiced in Otahuhu is brewed with Idaho, Mosaic, Motueka, Nectaron and Superdelic hops on a juicy base of Gladfield malts.

Bach Brewing have been on the hops again... reminiscing a glorious safari trip pre-Bach Brewing days. Their latest brew is loaded with a Rhino's weight of Riwaka, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic and Citra hops, and juicy malts originating from the fertile plains around Feilding. 8.2% ABV.

Originating from East Coast USA, the New England or Hazy IPA style de-emphasizes hop bitterness and showcases hop flavour and aroma reminiscent of tropical fruit juice. Bach Brewing have brewed their first hazy IPA with a juicy combination of Maris Otter; wheat malts, oats, and a truck load of tropical fruit driven hops from NZ, Australia and USA. 6.2% ABV.

Like walking into the kitchen where the sweet smell of freshly baked apricot pie hits you like a warm hug? Yeah, that's this. But with a wild, rebellious twist, bold, zesty, and a little cheeky. Apricot Pie is a sour ale world with a soft, fruity finish that'll leave you both smiling and salivating. It's like your Nana's apron-wearing hands got their brew on, crafting a pie with a little extra "kick". It's unapologetically fruity, this ain't no typical sweet treat. Apricot Pie is here to twist your taste buds and steal your heart, one tart, juicy sip at a time.

Jackpot! Churly's hit the mango mother load with this delightfully tangy sour ale. Bursting with juicy mango flavour, it's like two mangoes in a row... and the third? Oh, that's the refreshing zing that keeps you coming back for another sip. This beer is ripe, tropical, and downright irresistible. Whether you're a mango maniac or just love a cheeky sour, Mango, Mango, Mango will have you feeling like you've hit the fruity jackpot.

Those sneaky Wet Bandits are back at it again - this time, they're not after your Christmas presents, they're in Nelson making a getaway with the freshest Motueka hops of the season! Crisp, clean, and absolutely drenched in fresh hop goodness, this Cold IPA is a criminal amount of refreshment in every sip. Bursting with zesty lime, tropical fruit, and a snappy bitterness, grab one before these hop bandits slip away... fresh hop is here for a good time. Keep the change, ya filthy animal!

This collision of a strong, clean Imperial Pilsner with generous fresh Riwaka is no accident. Bone shaker gives you that crisp hit of a great Pilsner but then follows through with a robust hop profile, adding fruit and floral characters that go well beyond mere texture. Imperial-level strength helps push the hops and the firm, dry bitterness over the top. One might even lose their head over it.

Boneface Brewing are keeping it down home with this blend of citrus and passionfruit flavours from kiwi hops. Music to your tastebuds.