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.

Bach Brewing have been on the hops again... worshipping the cryogenic hop process that delivers concentrated lupulin, which is jammed with the magical resin and aromatic oils. Cryo Genius is brewed with an intense combo of hops including Nectaron, Nelson Sauvin, Superdelic, El Dorado, Citra, and Mosaic.

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... Their big people Milkshake Hazy IPA infuses lactose, and real crushed fruit of mango, pineapple and passionfruit on a juicy malt base, and crammed with a heap of Nectaron, Superdellic, Simcoe, and Azacca hops. Expect a smooth, silky, creamy texture, bursting with tropical fruits. It's likely to dance on your tongue...

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.

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!

You know the saying - What happens in Nelson stays in Nelson - at least I think that's how it goes, it's all about the hops, baby! Behemoth took a trip to the hop fields, got up to some fresh hop mischief, and brewed up something special this fresh hop season. This Fresh Hop West Coast IPA is bursting with resinous pine, citrus zest, and that straight-from-the-bine freshness that only the freshest of hops can deliver.