At Emerson's, it doesn't matter who you love. They're all united by the same love - beer. Rainbow Road is a celebration of diversity, with their staff, their families, and of course, their lovely customers. It's a West Coast IPA with three diverse hops, all bringing their own unique flavour. Berry fruitiness from Mosaic, citrus from Citra, and a subtle grapefruit finish from Talus. Drink it with Pride.

Burning through the night sky is this cosmic West Coast IPA. Radiating flavours of the tropics, citrus, and pine with a deliciously dank tail before heading off on its journey into outer space.

Lakeman (little), known for his meticulous planning, has delved into the research to deliver a cutting-edge malt base and a grand symphony of tropical juiciness, coconut, tangerine, and a hint of sauvignon. Was the criminal mastermind planning a Pina Colada?

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.

Epic Beer - Kong - 8% Strong Ale.

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.

The bustling community known as Tarata is home to less than six hundred people, but close to a couple of hundred thousand sheep. Known for its winding roads, wool-shed parties and red-band tan-lines, Tarata is now home to Wayward Hops - a burgeoning Hop Farm established by Tim and Maggie Verry, under the wise tutelage of Kevin Murphy in 2022. Oapui Road Pilsner is a crisp brew, fermented cold, and liberally hopped with freshly picked Riwaka cones grown in the heart of Taranaki's back-country.

A base red ale is brewed and then with a nod to an ancient brewing technique known as 'Stein Bier', the beer is passed through a giant hop back containing rocks, super heated in a hard Manuka wood fire to over 500c. Finally, the beer is given an additional pass through a hop back stuffed full of whole cone Nelson Sauvin. The end result is a beer with rich juicy jam and toffee sweetness from all those caramelised sugars, layered with distinctive lush hop aroma. An old world brewing technique meets new world hops.

A lucky few may have bumped into Snug in a bar, but such sightings have been few and far between. Snug, Garage Project's much loved Irish style stout, now available in a nitro can, meaning you can catch up for a pint* anytime you care to. Just give it a couple of shakes, crack the lid, pour vigorously into a glass and sit back with a grin while a cascade of tiny nitrogen bubbles slowly rises to form a creamy head atop this silky smooth, pitch black stout. Sláinte. *(440mls actually, but who's counting) Brewed and packed in Wellington, NZ. May the wind be always at your back.

Batch cans are a series of Panhead cult classics, mostly exclusive to the taproom. Handpicked from Panhead's archive of small kit experimental hits, these staff and punter favourites are now yours for the taking.

Hop Federation love a good pilsner and this fresh hop one's next level. Packed with freshly picked Motueka hops from their own Te Maatu hop gardens and Taiheke hops from their Karaka gardens, just down the road. Prepare your taste buds for a delicious drop, zapping with zingy, zesty citrus aromas and flavours.

Life's too short to take the motorway. Enjoy your journey and always take the Scenic Route. It's the same with beer - each one is special so take the time to savour it. This NZ IPA is like a long drive along the west coast, beautiful and classically Kiwi with clean green pungent hop aromas. A clear gold pour takes the journey to a subtle clean maltiness, a smooth feature packed palate with an assertive bitterness to round off the trip.