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.

Behemoth have been dreaming of this moment - sending hoppy letters back and forth with their mates at Block 15 Brewing in Oregon to craft something truly special. Together, they've penned the perfect West Coast IPA, loaded with old-school bitterness and bright, expressive hops that bridge the gap between them. Crisp, clear, and packed with citrus, pine, and resinous intensity, Hop Penpals is Behemoth's way of saying cheers, no matter the distance.

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.

No guarantees this hazy IPA won't send you a little loopy-or downright loco. One sip and you're getting pushed 'round the bend by a fruit-forward punch of juicy peach, ripe mango, and tropical pineapple, all riding smooth on a pillowy malt base.

Where is my mind? Hazy in the Head, distractingly delicious IPA loaded with a double hit of Krush, Riwaka, Mosaic and Motueka hops creating a swirling foggy haze of juicy mango, guava, calamansi lime and subtle sativa notes... What was I saying?

The real deal. See You at the Crossroads, grapefruit IPA. Bright, crispy clean West Coast IPA, brewed with a mountain of Chinook, Strata, Cascade, Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe and spiked with grapefruit terpenes and natural peel extract. It's an unbelievably intense hop hit of fresh citrus, pine resin and pineapple sativa, elevated with mouthwatering juicy grapefruit. Where do I sign?

Named after Anubis, the god of the gateway to the spirit world. The Embalmer makes a timeless gate from the past to the future in the realm of IPAs. This brew guides you through a flavour journey that honours tradition while embracing innovation. This classic style is updated with a modern twist, featuring a traditional malt bill combined with a bold selection of new-age hops. But be careful not to turn your back on this beer, or it may leave you pickled!

Hop Bombs Away! This year's Hop Drop is brewed for the annual Smith's NZ IPA Competition, and it's coming in hot! Imagine a bold world where only the finest New Zealand hops unite to create a flavour explosion. With a big and bold malt bill, DV have layered Pilsner, wheat, and toffee malt, then piled on heaps of oats and flaked wheat for a juicy, smooth, hazy experience. This brew celebrates the incredible character of NZ hops, elevating your taste buds to new heights.

In an age where median strips ruled and Google Maps reigned supreme, a noble band of Traffic Knights took to the streets of New Plymouth armed with foam swords, discount chainmail, and a deep respect for road rules. These Crosswalk Crusaders chose peak-hour traffic for a dramatic duel on the city's main street, dashing into battle in 20 second green-lit increments and demanding right of way in the name of noble honour and a great photo-op. Their legacy lives on in this bold West Coast IPA - bursting with piney bitterness and citrussy American hops, it's a toast to those brave souls who would give way to no one except maybe a Ford Ranger.

A rich, luscious and full stout, tempered with a home-baked raspberry crumble character and a dark chocolatey background.

Hot Dogs and Hazy IPA's, what's not to love? This beer was originally brewed especially for Behemoth's 1st Annual Hot Dog eating contest at Rogue and Vagabond for the Road to Beervana in Wellington. This beer uses Citra Hops and Citra Cryo Hops to create a tropical, citrus, refreshing IPA. It does go down well after a hot dog. It also goes down well after 12 hot dogs. Or, well dammit, it goes down well if you have had no hot dogs. Feel free to have as many or as little hot dogs as you please. Please note, this beer contains no hot dogs as that would just be gross.

The 2024 Bird of the Year is now also the Bird with a Beer. Emerson's love their Hoiho there in Dunedin and they are proud to have played a part in turning its yellow eyes gold, for the second time. People's Penguin is easy drinking, with vibrant notes of stone fruit, and a biscuity malt backbone. It features local Garston Rakau hops, and Riwaka Amplifire hop oil from Clayton. Enjoy the sweet taste of victory.