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CRAFT C APITAL P OST
WELLINGTON’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY PUBLISHED CRAFT BEER NEWSPAPER | EST. 2014 | FIRST EDITION
So what makes Wellington the craft beer capital?
A tightly knit enclave of creative types, musicians, software nerds and godless liberals, Wellington has
always been a city of early adopters – the Portland, Oregon of the South Pacific – but what really excites
us about this little city is its reputation as one of the world’s great craft beer appreciation spots...
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THE CAPITAL
Experience the capital of craft first-hand with
our tailored package: flights, accommodation,
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BEERS
BEERVANA
EAT WELLINGTON BARS
From porters to pilsners,
we’ve put in the hard yards
– hic – and tracked down the
ten beers that best represent
the flavour of Wellington’s
craft beer scene.
Your inner beer nerd will
think they’ve died and
gone to craft heaven when
you make the pilgrimage
to Wellington’s annual
celebration of craft.
August sees Wellington play host to
New Zealand’s largest and most forwardthinking culinary festival – Visa Wellington
On a Plate – including Garage Project
presents Burger Wellington, the ultimate
battle of the buns.
p04
p06
BREWED WITH LOVE BY
p08
If Pharrell Williams wrote a
song about Wellington, he’d
call it ‘Hoppy’. Here’s Time
Out’s summary of the places
making the craft capital hip,
hop and pop.
p11
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CRAFT CAPITAL POST
Know your craft
Win a trip to Wellington
All beers fit into one of two major groups – ales and lagers.
Here’s how our favourite craft beer kinds fit into the flavour spectrum
Do you know your hops from your malts, your pilsner from your porter?
Do you fancy frolicking around the Craft Beer Capital, for free?...
MALT, WARM, SWEET
ALES — HEAVY, FRUITY, COMPLEX
PORTER
BOCK
PALE ALE
KOLSCH
AMBER ALE
LAGER
TRIPEL
WHEAT BEER
“May your beer be laid under an
enchantment of surpassing excellence”
Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*
Here’s why Wellington is
the capital of craft...
Wellington has long been a foodie
destination. With ocean on their front
doorstep and farmland ‘out the back’,
locals are lucky enough to enjoy some of
the highest quality fresh produce around.
A population that’s been multicultural
since before the word was coined has
meant diverse flavours and influences are
taken for granted here. Add to that a busy,
competitive hospitality scene, and you have
the recipe for culinary success.
But it’s not all about the food. With more
bars, restaurants and cafés per capita than
New York, Wellington’s an easy place to find
a drink, too. But not just any old drink.
Craft beer, with its emphasis on flavour
and process, is a natural fit in this
environment. Enthusiasm for the craft of
beermaking is also tied to the city’s selfimage. Home to start-ups and research labs
as well as filmmakers, artists and musicians,
Wellington has a reputation for creative
expertise, and a distinctive streak of nonconformism. The artisan indie culture
of craft beer suits the city’s personality
perfectly – and the city’s intrepid creative
spirit makes for better beer.
In the last few years, Wellington has
experienced a veritable explosion of craft
beer, (although it is so ubiquitous here now,
most people just call it beer.)
Every year, fans and producers converge
for the country’s largest craft beer festival,
Beervana, and new brewers and specialist
bars are emerging regularly. From the Tuatara
Brewery (up the Kapiti Coast), through to
Yeastie Boys, ParrotDog and the Garage
Project (see p10), there are lots of clever people
doing extraordinary things with malt, hops,
yeast and water – not to mention all manner
of other, less conventional ingredients.
In an old, disused service station in
Wellington’s Aro Valley – a productive
The fact that all these places are within a
20-minute walk from each other means you
can spend less time getting to where you are
going, and more time actually being there.
And that’s the key to having a swell time in
Wellington – taking your time, lingering over
coffee, or enjoying a leisurely pint at one of
the many fine establishments that serve the
city’s best brews – Hashigo Zake, Golding’s
Free Dive Bar, the Rogue & Vagabond and
Southern Cross, to name a few (see p11).
This small yet perfectly formed city is jampacked full of goodness. First, it excelled at
food, then coffee, and now its residents are
bringing their forward-thinking, inventive
vision to beer. With more than its fair share
of great craft breweries, brew pubs and
creative contract brewers, Wellington is truly
deserving of its ‘capital of craft’ title. It’s
unusual to find a bar that isn’t serving good
local beer, and you can buy it in restaurants,
supermarkets and corner stores. If you like
beer, it’s a great time to be in Wellington.
Yes, the weather can be a bit average, but
somehow, that horizontal rain can’t dampen
the creative spark that makes this city special.
Written with contributions from Jeremy
Taylor, Pete Gillespie & Aaron Alexander
Here’s what’s up for grabs
• Two economy class return flights from Sydney/Melbourne to Wellington with Air New Zealand
• Three nights’ accommodation at an Accor hotel (see p14)
• Two tickets to Beervana (Aug 22-23) (see p06)
• Two $50 vouchers to spend at any Burger Wellington participating restaurant (see p08)
• One $100 voucher to spend at the newly opened Grill Meats Beer restaurant (see p09)
• Two Garage Project tees
• A box of Wellington’s finest beers (see p04)
STOUT
SAISON
Craft beer is so
ubiquitous here,
most people just
call it beer
LAGERS — LIGHT, CRISP, FRESH
little suburb with a bakery, a coffee roaster,
some cafés, a woodworker and more – the
Garage Project are making an extraordinary
range of flavoursome beers. These include
anything from the Asian-infused Death
from Above, to the bright, hoppy Pernicious
Weed and the spicy, Mexican-inspired, chilliinfused Day of the Dead. The beers are so
varied that sometimes it seems as though
they are just showing off their versatility.
If they were a band, they would (most
probably) be beloved Wellington indie-folkprog beardies the Phoenix Foundation.
To taste (and sip) the best that Wellington
has to offer, there’s no need to get in a car
or pore over transport maps: just put on
your walking shoes and step out your front
door. Start with a stroll up Cuba Street from
the waterfront after some magnificent sage
fried eggs from Nikau Café (101 Wakefield
St). Stop for lunch at Little Penang (Oaks
Complex, Dixon St) for the best and freshest
Malaysian food you will find outside of
Malaysia. Take a detour into Leeds Street
for an extraordinary coffee from Red Rabbit
Coffee Co (14 Leeds St) and a salted caramel
cookie from the Leeds Street Bakery next
door (14 Leeds St). Have a short food break
while you dig through the vinyl at Slow Boat
Records (183 Cuba St), before meandering
up to Le Moulin Bakery (248 Willis St) for
a cheeky snack on the city’s best baked
goods. Finish off the afternoon with a stroll
through Aro Park to Garage Project’s Cellar
Door retail outlet (68 Aro St)... and don’t
make any plans for the next few hours...
Do you do crosswords? No, we don’t either. But if you’d like to win a trip to Wellington –
with all the bells and whistles mentioned above – you’ll first need to negotiate our crafty
crossword. Simply complete the answers using the clues below. Those answers will stack
to reveal a word (in the ‘01 Down’ column). When you have that word, head to
WellingtonNZ.com/crossword, and you could be on a flight to the capital of craft.
Competition closes 30.06.14. For full terms & conditions see WellingtonNZ.com/crossword.
PILSNER
IPA
Crafty crossword
HOPS, BITTER, AROMA
AMBER ALE
BOCK
IPA
KÖLSCH
LAGER
PALE ALE
PILSNER
PORTER
SAISON
Confusingly, amber ale
actually begins its life as
a pale ale, but then crystal
malt is added to produce a
deep, coppery colour and add
sweetness to the final brew.
Germany’s answer to a
traditional pale ale, a light,
straw-coloured brew that
is just the littlest bit sweet,
with clean, citrusy aromas.
Pilsner – also ‘pilsener’,
‘pilsen’ or simply ‘pils’,
if you’re nasty – is a pale,
Bavarian style of lager.
Typically light, strawcoloured and refreshing.
STOUT
Originally meant a beer had
enough alcohol in it to get
you dancing like Coyote Ugly.
Now it is usually referring to
brews like Guinness.
This dark, malty beer is
low on the hop front. It’s a
compromise beer for people
who like dark ales but want
something lighter and clearer
than a porter.
Lagers are like Swedes:
blonde and genetically
engineered for long sessions
in the sun. They’re all about
being subtle and clean.
They’re dark as night and
just a bit toasty from those
dark malts, but often as not,
nowhere near as heavy or intense as you’d expect. In fact,
they can be quite smashable.
TRIPEL BEER
It’s the deep and ambercoloured, super-boozy
Belgian-style ale. The lolly
syrup of beer, it’s typically
9% alcohol by volume.
India pale ales are superhoppy (thanks to a secondary
addition of the flowers during
fermentation) and pack flavour in spades. They’re challenging but also refreshing.
Pale ales vary dramatically,
but traditionally are brewed
with lots of pale malts and
are generally a light, bittersweet brew.
Traditionally adjusted in
style to suit the season, these
beers tend to be lighter in hot
months and then get noticeably darker and heavier as
the cooler weather sets in.
WHEAT BEER
Drinking them is like being
thrashed with the fresh
branch. Nay – a whole
bushell. Aka hefeweizen,
witbier or weissbier.
ACROSS
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Done? Head to WellingtonNZ.com/crossword with the answer to 01 Down
* Gandalf was most definitely talking about
Wellington, alright?
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Join us at Sydney’s Local Taphouse to try Wellington’s most brilliant beers, before you fly
On Tue 10 Jun, Time Out and Wellington will be hosting a handful of WLG’s most esteemed brewers, to give you a taste of the Craft
Capital, right here in Australia. Meet the brewers, learn some craft and try a range of New Zealand’s best boutique brews. Tickets include
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lowers of vine-like plants used to add bitterness, aroma and
F
flavour to most varieties of beer. Also, what a frog does.
Traditional imperial measurement of beer (and milk).
IPA. A ligher shade of ale from the subcontinent (three words).
______ Wharf, home of Wellington craft beer bar Bin 44 (see p13).
Wellington’s biggest annual craft beer festival, beer heaven (see p06).
A dark, malty, smoky variety of stout. Also, a doorkeeper.
Garage Project presents _____ Wellington (see p08).
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Top of the hops
CRAFT CAPITAL POST
Ten Wellington-region brews you need
to try while you’re in town
ParrotDog
Kererú Brewing
Funk Estate
Yeastie Boys
Tuatara
BLOODY
DINGO
FOR GREAT
JUSTICE
OH LORDY
POT KETTLE
BLACK
BOHEMIAN
PILSNER
STYLE Imperial red IPA
ABV 7.7%
IBU 50
3 WORDS Explosive, bitter, full
ParrotDog started its life as a homebrewing partnership between two
students and quickly grew into
yet another of New Zealand’s craft
brewing success stories. Bloody
Dingo was originally brewed for
an Australian beer festival, and
it was specifically crafted to do
one thing – explode taste buds. It
begins with massive US hop aromas
and flavours, which meld into a
luscious, full-bodied red malt base
and finish in a big bitter bite.
STYLE Brown porter
ABV 4.5%
IBU 22
3 WORDS Toast, coconut, wood
A pleasantly sessionable brown
porter, infused with wood-fired
toasted coconut (which is toasted
at local Wellington pizzeria Art of
Pizza). Subtle, refreshing, aromatic,
delicious and not overwhelmingly
sweet, either. This is a porter
that pairs beautifully with spicy,
full-flavoured Asian cuisine or a
smokey barbecue. Best served at
8-10°C to really release the coconut
aroma, in summer or winter.
TRY IT HERE
Rogue & Vagabond,
18 Garrett St. +64 4 381 2321.
rogueandvagabond.co.nz.
SEE ALSO
p10 (Meet the brewers)
TRY IT HERE
Hashigo Zake, Basement,
25 Taranaki St. +64 4 384 7300.
hashigozake.co.nz.
STYLE NZ pale ale
ABV 5.9%
IBU 60
3 WORDSCitrus, passionfruit,
grape
Oh Lordy is Funk Estate’s
contribution to the oh-so-popular
pale ale style, and these young,
creative and experimental brewers
get the balance bang-on. The
Munich malt provides a wee bit
of biscuity pleasure, combined
with a generous amount of
New Zealand hops, carefully
selected to summon some citrus,
passionfruit and grape notes, and
a surprising late bitterness adding
depth and complexity. Smooth and
mellow yet refreshing.
TRY IT HERE
Hashigo Zake, Basement,
25 Taranaki St. +64 4 384 7300.
hashigozake.co.nz.
SEE ALSO
p09 (Beer meets food)
p10 (Meet the brewers)
STYLE ABV IBU 3 WORDS
Black IPA
6%
50
Dark, rich, hoppy
Pot Kettle Black is Yeastie Boys’
flagship beer and the first they ever
brewed. One of New Zealand’s most
widely awarded ales, PKB, as it has
become affectionately known, is a
juxtaposition of beer styles – is it a
black IPA, an American-style porter
or a dark ale? Whatever you call it,
PKB is fresh and hoppy, yet as dark
as night and malty rich. This black
beer has converted many a person
who had previously professed a
fear of dark ales.
TRY IT HERE
Little Beer Quarter, 6 Edward St.
+64 4 803 3304.
littlebeerquarter.co.nz.
STYLE Pilsner
ABV 5%
IBU 42
3 WORDSSharp, aromatic, clean
Everyone loves a good pilsner. It
reminds them of those green-bottle
lagers they used to drink after they
graduated from law school and
got a job in media. Only there’s
something more here. The authentic
Czech yeast, selected for its ability
to reduce esters, has thrown the
bitterness forward and enhanced
the malt. And then you have that
aromatic sensation that signifies the
presence of a decent Saaz hopping
regime. A truly stimulating beer.
TRY IT HERE
Tuatara Brewery Tasting Room,
7 Sheffield St, Paraparaumu,
Kapiti. +64 4 293 3351.
tuatarabrewing.co.nz.
Renaissance Brewing Co
Panhead Custom Ales
STONECUTTER THE VANDAL
SCOTCH ALE
STYLE Double NZ IPA
STYLE Scotch ale
ABV 7%
IBU 38
3 WORDSBold, peaty, warming
This is the multi-award winning,
big, hearty, ‘red wine’ of the
Renaissance range. The Scotch ale
style is believed to have originated
in Edinburgh in the 18th century
and is colloquially known as ‘wee
heavy’ due to its higher strength
than its paler siblings. It is a nod to
the family heritage of head brewer
Andy Deuchars of the Deuchars
clan who hail from eastern
Scotland. Nine malts are blended
to produce layers of caramel, toffee,
liquorice, chocolate and roasty
flavours. These layers are balanced
by a tart, raisiny fruitiness that
gradually gives way to lend this
dark beer a lingering dry finish.
TRY IT HERE
Little Beer Quarter, 6 Edward St.
+64 4 803 3304.
littlebeerquarter.co.nz.
SEE ALSO
p07 (Road trip!)
ABV 8%
IBU 90
3 WORDS Big, loud, custom
Not only did the Americans invent
hot-rodding, they invented hoprodding, too. In the late 1960s, a
Tauranga teenager called John
Reid threw a Kiwi hat in that ring
with the famed ‘Vandal’, a dazzling
green flake 1919 Dodge bucket. In
his spirit, progressive and inventive
brewery Panhead Custom Ales has
risen to the other challenge with a
beer named in its honour – a big,
bitter APA stuffed with the tropical
hit of Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and
Riwaka hops. This beer is big and
bold, and like any good hotrod,
it’s built to attract as much
attention as possible.
TRY IT HERE
Kelburn Village Pub, 87-89 Upland
Rd, Kelburn. +64 4 475 8380.
kelburnvillagepub.co.nz.
SEE ALSO
p10 (Meet the brewers)
Moa Brewing Co
Garage Project
Baylands Brewery
ST JOSEPHS
DEATH FROM
ABOVE
WOODROW’S
VETO
STYLE Indochine pale ale
ABV 7.5%
IBU 70
3 WORDS Bitter, sweet, heat
An Indochine pale ale inspired by
the heat and freshness of South
East Asian flavours and the high
citrus intensity of American hops,
Death from Above combines mango,
Vietnamese mint, lime and chilli
with Centennial, Amarillo, and Citra
hops. It was always going to be a
challenging brew to pull off, but
the dynamic brewers at the Project
have made it a spectacular success.
As with the best Asian food, this is
a beer of perfect balance rather than
conflict, with bittersweet, heat and
citrus character all working together
to create perfect flavour harmony.
STYLE ABV IBU 3 WORDS
STYLE Belgian tripel ABV 9.5%
IBU 34
3 WORDSSpice, banana, warming
This is Moa’s most awarded beer
and winner of the Best Beer in
Australasia title at the Asia Beer
Awards in 2013. St Josephs is a
classic Belgian tripel, featuring
strong spice, caramel and banana
ester characters which create
surprisingly complex flavours and
aromas that are heightened by
its extended bottle conditioning
period (Moa is a young brewery
bringing back traditional methods,
including bottle fermentation and
barrel ageing). The combination
of hops, malt and candy sugars
complements the high alcohol
content, integrating to form a very
approachable and drinkable tripel.
TRY IT HERE
Fork & Brewer, 14 Bond St. +64 4
472 0033. forkandbrewer.co.nz.
...AND HERE Moa Brewery,
Jacksons Rd, RD3, Blenheim,
Marlborough.+64 3 572 5146.
moabeer.com.
SEE ALSO
p07 (Road trip!)
04
05
TRY IT HERE
Garage Project Brewery Door,
68 Aro St, Aro Valley.
garageproject.co.nz.
SEE ALSO
p09 (Beer meets food)
p10 (Meet the brewers)
American IPA
7.0%
65
Big, bold, fruity
This punchy, fruity IPA is loaded
with American hops and named
in honour of Woodrow Wilson, the
US President who tried hard to
veto the Prohibition Bill. The bold,
hoppy flavour is accompanied by
a sweet, fruity aftertaste, making
Woodrow’s a pretty sessionable IPA.
The 28th Prez would have been
proud. The small size of Baylands
Brewery has allowed them to focus
on innovation and quality, and it
shows in this bold yet sophisticated
beer. Look out for some of the
more unusual offerings from
these experimental brewers, using
interesting ingredients like jelly
snakes, raspberries, ice cream and
even pear and pineapple.
TRY IT HERE
Bin 44, 3 Queens Wharf.
+64 4 499 4450. bin44.co.nz.
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CRAFT CAPITAL POST
Road trip!
These remarkable regions
and beautiful breweries are
all just a short hop (ahem)
from Wellington
Kapiti
ROBERT CATTO
Mr Beervana
Meet David Cryer, the man behind Wellington’s most heavenly celebration of beer
Fri 22-Sat 23 August
Beervana 2014
Make the pilgrimage to Wellington for the ultimate celebration of craft beer
Beervana, a two-day celebration of
craft beer, is your ticket to true beer
enlightenment. Each August, Wellington’s
Westpac Stadium is transformed into
one giant beer lover’s paradise. It’s an
unparalleled chance to let your tastebuds
loose among a premium selection of craft
beers and revel in their hoppy, malty,
uniquely handcrafted goodness.
Over two days you’ll discover more than
200 of the best brews from New Zealand and
overseas, alongside outstanding cuisine from
some of Wellington’s top restaurants, handpicked by culinary director, Martin Bosley.
This year’s Beervana will see the
introduction of a yearly theme, and for 2014,
that theme is ‘spring’, a celebration of new
beginnings, and of course, the perfect time
to experience the latest hot-off-the-press
‘spring-release’ beers.
It’s time to expand your palate, try
something rare, exciting and unusual, and
no doubt find a new favourite (or two) – from
oatmeal stouts to Indochine pale ales, Belgian
tripels to black IPAs. Here are a few reasons
why you should make the pilgrimage...
DBIY (BEER IT YOURSELF)
Beervana plays host to a series of supremely
popular home-brewing masterclasses. More
than a few of the successful breweries you’ll
see at Beervana started out as home-brewing
collaborations... so who knows, maybe your
concoction could be the next big thing in
craft. This is a rare chance to get up close
and personal with some of the industry’s
magazine All About Beer will work with
Widmer Brothers to create a very special
brew just for Beervana. And if that wasn’t
cool enough, some of Wellington’s finest
local brewers have been over to Portland to
collaborate with Oregon breweries, and these
concoctions will be available exclusively to
sample at Beervana, too.
And for the super beer nerds among
us, there will also be seminars addressing
differing perspectives on the rapidly growing
and diversifying US craft beer market.
most innovative and exciting brewers,
including Luke Nicholas from Epic Beer,
Kelly Ryan from Brew Mountain, Mike
Neilson from Panhead Custom Ales and
Jo Wood from Liberty Brewing. Discover
firsthand some of the key techniques they
use for crafting their exceptional beers.
BEER
CHEESE
Your path to enlightenment doesn’t end
there. Brush up on your hosting skills
by hopping along to the Beer & Cheese
seminar where you’ll learn how to assemble
a cracking cheeseboard to pair with your
favourite craft beers. Wendy Adams –
award-winning home cheesemaker, former
specialty New Zealand cheesemonger and
owner of Cultured – will be your guide,
giving you the chance to try local cheese
and beer pairings, so you can experience
the regional essence in each exquisite,
fermented mouthful.
THE PORTLAND CONNECTION
GLASS CLASS
This year, for the very first time, Beervana
will be shipping in a few crafty brewers from
Portland, Oregon.
Medal winners from the 2014 Beer World
Cup, the Gigantic Brewing Company
(giganticbrewing.com), the Commons Brewery
(commonsbrewery.com) and Widmer Brothers
(widmerbrothers.com) will all be there. So you
can meet the brewers, and more importantly,
try their world-beating beers.
As an exciting and exclusive treat, John
Holl, editor of the number-one craft beer
If you thought beer tasted good enough
straight out of the bottle, see what you’re
missing at The Right Glass Matters seminar,
where you can find out just how much better
it could be if you served it in the correct
glass. Taste five craft beers, each in their
specially designed Spiegelau craft beer
glass, while experts explain why glassware
can make such a big difference to your beerdrinking enjoyment.
ULTIMATE BEERVANA
For those who love beer but don’t love
crowds, make sure you pick up tickets for
the Ultimate Experience. It’s limited to just
50 tickets per session, meaning you and
49 other friendly beer-loving folks get to
enjoy Beervana with your own dedicated
host in your own private area.
Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington.
beervana.co.nz. Aug 22-23.
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For the diary...
Don’t miss these other
festivals celebrating the
art of craft in the
Wellington region
HASHIGO ZAKE
GREAT PACIFIC BEER EXPO
OCTOBER 2014
The Great Pacific Beer Expo promises the
chance to sample the best beer from the
Pacific Rim all in one venue. On tap will be
around 30 beers from the finest and most
adventurous craft brewers in Singapore,
New Zealand, California, Oregon and Japan.
hashigozake.co.nz.
BREWDAY
FEBRUARY 2015
Discover Greater Wellington’s greatest
brewers and distillers at this one-day festival
in Martinborough, featuring local food, bands,
informative seminars and of course, plenty of
beer and distill tastings. brewday.co.nz.
HOPSTOCK
APRIL 2015
This celebration of Nelson’s hop harvest
pays particular attention to the green-hopped
beers, which take new-season hops and
march them immediately to the brewery for a
brew. A range of brewers will be showcased
across a selection of Wellington Craft Beer
Capital bars. You can opt to do the trail
yourself (and go in the draw to win prizes
if you complete your Trail Card) or jump on
the Tasting Tour Bus. craftbeercapital.com/
hopstock/about.
DAVID, HOW DID YOU MAKE BEER
INTO A CAREER? I was a wool exporter
and that was a path to nowhere. My cousin’s
husband ran Moray Firth Maltings in the
UK. He knew I liked beer and he knew wool
was tough, so he said, “I’ve seen craft beer
on the move. Why don’t you try selling some
of our malt?” I decided to give it a go and
the rest is history; 21 years later I’m selling
malt and no wool.
Moray Firth became Bairds and I’ve added
Weyermann, Barrett Burston and Malteurop
to the list. As the industry grew, so did my
business. I’ve had the pleasure of dealing
with wonderful characters and tasted some
excellent beers. I became an executive of the
New Zealand Brewers Guild at its inception
and then had a four-year stint as Chairman.
The Guild started Beervana, and in 2011,
I purchased Beervana from the Guild.
WHAT ARE YOUR BREWS OF CHOICE?
I am a fan of Belgian sour beers, such as
Geuze and Lambic. I particularly like the
twist the new brewing countries of NZ,
Australia and the USA give them. My
favourites are Townshend’s Ned’s Head
Flanders Red (NZ), Feral Brewing Co’s
Funky Junkie (Aus) and Russian River’s
Supplication (USA).
WHO DO YOU MOST ADMIRE IN
BEER? I am proud to be part of what has
happened in New Zealand. We produce
a great variety of styles, and they are
constantly judged to be up there with the
best in the world. As far as brands go, there
are too many to mention, however, I am a
fan of answering the question, “What’s your
favourite beer?” with “The one I am holding.”
WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT IN CRAFT?
In New Zealand, we are seeing the
beginning of a trend towards lower-alcohol
beers. For example, 8 Wired Brewing Co’s
Semiconductor (4.4%); Liberty’s Citra Junior
(4.5%); and Croucher’s Lowrider (2.7%), to
name just a few. Richard Emerson deserves
credit for this with his great Bookbinder
(3.7%), which paved the way. These are
full-flavoured beers using nice hop balance
and generous malt bills.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING
FORWARD TO AT BEERVANA 2014?
I really enjoy having all facets of the industry
in one place celebrating good beer: the
brewers, the industry suppliers, the media,
the beer drinkers and most importantly, the
‘triallists’, as we like to call them, who are
coming to Beervana to find out what all the
noise is about. The challenge of getting them
to try something which is outside what they
normally taste is big but worth the effort.
“You will be
wowed by the best
little beer city in
the world”
WHAT’S THE MOST BIZARRE BEER
YOU’VE TASTED AT BEERVANA?
There are a few weird and wonderful brews
that come to mind. The first one was not only
about taste but also theatre: Garage Project’s
2013 Hot Poker beer was a fun concept in
which a hot poker inserted into the glass
caramelised the beer. Seeing Wellington’s
Honourable Mayor Celia Wade-Brown using
the poker and then drinking the beer was a
highlight and a Facebook favourite.
I am very lucky, I get to judge the Media
Brew... Hallertau’s horseradish beer was
superb; Panhead’s pavlova beer may have
been strange looking but was very tasty;
and Epic’s 66 Jet Planes brewed with 66 jet
plane sweets and Steinlager, was certainly
different, but really tasty.
WHY DO YOU THINK WELLINGTON
HAS EMBRACED CRAFT IN SUCH A
BIG WAY? Wellington has the government
and the embassies, so it has always been
a cosmopolitan city. The electorate is one
of the most educated and also has a high
income average. Craft beer is generally more
expensive than other beers, so it requires
someone with disposable income and a
desire to embrace change.
I also think a key element of Wellington
is the walkability. When people come to
Beervana, they should bring great walking
shoes. You can easily attend a session in the
afternoon and then walk around the city. You
can walk from bar to bar and there are so
many good ones – they are all so different.
One element they do share is great beer lists
and good food to go with them. If you are
coming to Wellington from out of town, then
my other advice is to try to build more time
into your visit, as you will be wowed by the
best little beer city in the world.
WHERE DO YOU WHET YOUR CRAFTY
WHISTLE IN WELLINGTON?
Any of the bars on craftbeercapital.com
is a great place to start. I did drop into a
new one recently: Laundry (240 Cuba St).
It was literally a laundry and it takes little
imagination to see that it was.
WHAT ABOUT THE RESTAURANT
SCENE? There are so many great places to
dine... you really are putting me on the spot!
I recently discovered a new place called
Big Bad Wolf (262 Wakefield St), and for
any carnivores out there, make sure you go
and check it out! You will love it. They have
some great beers and we are hoping you will
see them at Beervana.
Of course, you can’t go past Logan Brown
(192 Cuba St), and for the spice lovers, have
you tried the Firecracker Chicken at Monsoon
Poon (12 Blair St) yet? I love it!
beervana.co.nz, cryermalt.co.nz.
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40-MINUTE DRIVE
FROM WELLINGTON
With its rolling coastal landscape (including
40km of unspoilt beaches) and quaint village
atmosphere, Kapiti is the perfect spot to
recuperate after your weekend beer fest.
Try some late-night kiwi spotting, a native
bird dawn chorus or a round of golf at the
world-renowned golf course. Hop to:
TUATARA BREWERY
Tuatara brew true-to-style using authentic
ingredients. In other words, if they make a
Bohemian pilsner (which they do), they’ll
use yeast from Bohemia. They also do a
smashing London porter. 7 Sheffield St,
Paraparaumu, Kapiti. tuatarabrewing.co.nz.
Marlborough
3-HOUR CRUISE OR A 20-MINUTE
FLIGHT FROM WELLINGTON
Conquered the craft beer capital? Then head
to NZ’s renowned wine country and check out
more than 100 wineries, 38 cellar doors and a
few craft brewers, too. Hop to:
MOA BREWING CO
Fastidiously crafted using traditional
methods, Moa finishes off their beers using
winemaking techniques – very appropriate
considering its location. Jacksons Rd, RD3,
Blenheim, Marlborough. moabeer.com.
RENAISSANCE BREWING COMPANY
This craft brewer is continually winning
awards for its British-style ales using top New
Zealand ingredients. 1 Dodson St, Blenheim,
Marlborough. renaissancebrewing.co.nz.
Upper Hutt
20-MINUTE DRIVE
FROM WELLINGTON
Stretch your legs after indulging in all that
fantastic food and beer in this stunning area,
home to some of the area’s best walking and
biking trails. Hop to:
KERERU BREWING COMPANY
Upper Hutt’s first brewery brews traditional
and gluten-free craft beers minus
preservatives... and they’re vegan, too. Don’t
miss their new Maidstone Terrace cellar
door. 415a Maidstone Tce, Upper Hutt.
kererubrewing.co.nz.
PANHEAD CUSTOM ALES
This creative craft brewer turns out beers
with character (and serious hops). Their
American pale ale and XPA are the talk
of the town. Unit 21, South Pacific Tyres
Industrial Park, Blenheim St, Upper Hutt.
panhead.co.nz.
TIME OUT + WELLINGTON
CRAFT CAPITAL POST
When beer meets food
When it comes to pairing your beer with your dinner, Shaun Clouston – head chef at culinary landmark
Logan Brown – is the man. His new restaurant, Grill Meats Beer, does exactly what it says on the tin
BLONDE ALE
PARROTDOG
FLAXENFEATHER
BLONDE ALE
PALE ALE
GARAGE PROJECT
DEATH FROM ABOVE
TRIPEL ALE
TUATARA
ARDENNES
Flaxie, as it is affectionately
known to Wellingtonians, is
a gentle-styled blonde ale.
Delicious hints of lime leaf
and hay on the nose with
a punch of fresh squeezed
lemon and toasted grain
on the finish.
This boundary-pushing ale
is flavoured with mango,
chilli, Vietnamese mint and
lime juice with a huge whack
of American hops. Fullflavoured, with all the tastes
of South East Asia and a
hint of chilli that slowly
warms the more you drink.
A Belgian-style ale with
aromas of dried fruit, malt
and yeast, reminiscent of
panettone. There is a nice
creaminess to this beer with
a subtle background flavour
of lemon rind and white
pepper and a little boozy
kick in the finish.
DRINK IT WITH...
OSSO BUCCO
DRINK IT WITH...
CLAM SPAGHETTI
DRINK IT WITH...
KARAAGE CHICKEN
RED ALE
PARROTDOG
BLOODHOUND
This ale is brewed just down
the road from my restaurant.
It has full-bodied roasted
malts and a pleasant amount
of hops. Initial flavours of
toffee apple with hints of
black pepper and liquorice
give way to freshly toasted
bread on the finish.
MALT ALE
YEASTIE BOYS
REX ATTITUDE
This 100 per cent-peated
malt ale has been likened
to Laphroaig Scotch. Big,
smoky campfire aromas
with spiced caramel
flavours. Rex Attitude is
a fairly challenging beer
for the average palate,
mine included!
PORTER
KERERU
FOR GREAT JUSTICE
DRINK IT WITH...
FISH CURRY
DRINK IT WITH...
GRILLED SIRLOIN
DRINK IT WITH...
DONUTS!
This smooth, brown porter
is infused with the incredible
flavour of woodfired, toasted
coconut. An easy-drinking
beer with a chocolatey
backbone. It’s sparkly, yet
smooth and crisp. A porter
that can be enjoyed in
summer and winter.
15–31 August 2014
The coolest little culinary festival in the world
Visa Wellington On a Plate is all set to serve its sixth course of good times and foodie firsts
You’ve booked your tickets to Beervana, but
all that beer tasting is sure going to give you
one heck of an appetite. So why not give your
taste buds (and belly) the full Wellington tour
by extending your holiday to take in the rest
of the Visa Wellington On a Plate festival?
From pretzel making and artisan baking
to sophisticated banquets, blind dining,
symphonic feasts and cheap eats, this
festival is the ultimate way to enjoy the
city’s coolest culinary experiences.
The centrepiece of the festival is DINE
Wellington. Over two weeks, 98 of the
region’s best eateries will offer lunchtime
set menus and dinner deals, showcasing
local produce at its best and giving you the
opportunity to sample heaps of Wellington’s
finest eateries without breaking the bank.
This year will see the return of the
MiNDFOOD and Visa Wellington On a
Plate and MiNDFOOD Producer Awards,
along with the popular Burger Wellington
competition, presented by Garage Project.
Entrants put the best of Wellington’s
regional ingredients between two buns and
diners vote for the tastiest. So grab your
knife and fork and fill your plate with a feast
of experiences – and be sure to go back for
seconds. VisaWellingtonOnaPlate.com. Aug
15-31, Visa Pre-sale for Visa Cardholders Jun
16-17, general ticket release Jun 18.
YEASTIE BOYS –
BEER INTWINED
19 & 20 August
BEERVANA
22–23 August
For six years, the Yeastie Boys have thrilled
and delighted with their novel and envelopepushing brews. Their latest Spoonbender
series presents three beers utilising candy
sugar made from botrytised viognier.
Yeastie Boys – Beer Intwined invites you to
try these new releases in the company of
their creators. Canapés and conversation
with Stu McKinlay and Sam Possenniskie
will lead to a stellar four course menu
matched with each of the Spoonbender
beers, finishing with the wine which
entwines them all. The Hop Garden,
13 Pirie St, Mt Victoria, Wellington.
LOGAN BROWN TUATARA
WAIKANAE CRAB FESTIVAL
24 August
The newly kitted out Tuatara brewery,
just 50 minutes’ north of Wellington, is the
venue for an afternoon of crab, food stations
and live music. The award-winning Logan
Brown team will cook and serve dishes
including locally caught crab. The food will
be matched with Tuatara beers and include
a special beer brewed exclusively for the
event. Tuatara Brewery, 7 Sheffield St,
Paraparaumu, Kapiti.
Hop to p06 for a journey of beer
enlightenment. Westpac Stadium,
Waterloo Quay, Wellington.
PIG ON A SPIT AND
A BARREL OF BEER
29 August
Award-winning eatery Ti Kouka Café is
serving a family-style feast matching the
Longbush Pork free-range large black pig
with Garage Project beers. The pork will
be slow-cooked over the whole day and
the beers barrel-conditioned – tapped and
poured from traditional oak barrels and
served under gravity on the night (as would
have happened 100 years ago). Diners will
listen to Longbush talk about philosophies
of the pork kind, while the guys behind
Garage Project will explain the inspiration
behind their beers. Ti Kouka Café,
76 Willis St, Wellington.
GARAGE PROJECT PRESENTS
BURGER WELLINGTON
15–31 August
No patty is left unturned and no chip unfried
as Wellington’s finest eateries flex their buns
in this annual battle of the burger. Thousands
of votes are cast each year to help decide
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who gets the title of the best burger in town.
This year, 70 capital eateries will battle it out,
showcasing their originality and creativity,
but at the end only one will be crowned best
burger of them all.
In 2013, Ti Kouka Café’s All About
Longbush Pork Burger emerged victorious.
Chef Shepherd Elliott’s winning creation
showcased Wairarapa’s Longbush Pork –
featuring free-range pulled pork, smoked
roast pork belly and middle bacon, with mint,
coriander, chilli oil and crackling sides, hoisin
mayo and iceberg lettuce.
Judge Jeremy Taylor said Ti Kouka Café’s
burger was a standout. “Unique in form,
this burger really showed confidence. It was
generous – not only in serving size, but in
terms of flavour. When all is said and done,
it was just delicious to eat.”
Shepherd Elliott said he was happy that
the hours spent steaming buns had paid
off. “We really wanted to showcase the
full flavour of Longbush Pork. Using
pork in three ways in the one burger was
adventurous, but allowed for creativity
and a burger that really packed a punch.”
Visit VisaWellingtonOnaPlate.com from
Jun 5 for a full list of this year’s entries
and burger details.
VisaWellingtonOnaPlate.com.
Slow-braised meats such as
osso bucco or lamb shoulder,
soft polenta and a touch of
gremolata. If you want to try
this one at home, use some
of the beer in the braising
liquid. Lower hops and
higher malt will result in a
very tasty savoury flavour.
A very simple pasta of fresh
clams, butter, parsley and a
pinch of chilli flakes. Open
the clams with the Flaxie
before adding the other
ingredients. This combo is a
great intro to food and beer
matching, and an extremely
easy dish to create at home.
Big flavoured and hopheavy beers can be pretty
challenging to match. Fullflavoured foods with a bit of
punch will stand up to the
dominating hop flavour. For
this one, I’d go with karaage
fried chicken, kimchi
and Japanese mayo.
I matched Rex with a
kedgeree (an Anglo-Indian
curry of rice and smoked
fish with a good hit of
citrus), at Beervana a year
or two back. The Boys’ Rex
Attitude is one of the best
examples of beer and food
working in harmony.
Porters love red meats. Lore
has it that the sirloin/porter
connection explains the
original derivation of the
name ‘porterhouse steak’.
I’d match this lighter porter
with a wood-grilled sirloin,
sauce béarnaise and of
course, pommes frites.
Donuts, donuts, donuts...
filled with warm pastry
crème. Believe me, get thee
straight to your nearest
donuttery. The fruity, dessert
flavours of the Belgian ale
perfectly match the thick,
warm pastry goodness of
the humble donut.
Grill Meats Beer
Shaun’s brand-spanking new restaurant takes beer pairing up a notch or two
Shaun and the team
at Logan Brown have
always had a passion
for good beer, so it was
natural that their next
venture would involve the
golden stuff in a big and
exciting way.
Realising that Wellington already has plenty of
great craft beer bars, they wanted to take it one step
further and create a dynamic eating and drinking
place that not only offered a top selection of local
craft beer and wine, but also the perfect food to
enjoy along with it.
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And so was born the idea behind Grill Meats Beer:
their newly opened grill bar in upper Cuba Street.
Start off with some ‘beerginnings’ to share –
tasty little morsels to nibble on with your local
tipple of choice. Then, it’s onto the serious stuff.
Carnivores will face their ultimate dilemma in
choosing between a staggering selection of grilled
meats. There are ribs, burgers, sweet and spicy
grilled food and other smokin’ delicacies from
around the globe: pretty much everything that is
beer’s best mate on a plate. But it’s not all about
the savoury stuff. There are plenty of sweet treats
to enjoy while sipping your favourite sticky, too.
227 Cuba St. grillmeatsbeer.co.nz. TIME OUT + WELLINGTON
CRAFT CAPITAL POST
Where to drink
Bars, barns and brewery doors – here’s where to learn your craft in Wellington
Matt Warner
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Chris Mills
Lester Dunn
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Pete Gillespie
Mike Neilson
Meet the brewers
The brewers don’t droop in Wellington. Meet a few of the men keeping the Craft Capital hoppy
Chris Mills
Kererú Brewing Co
Chris began brewing beer from kits in 1992
and has never looked back. Inspired by the
art and science of brewing, his passion for
beer is driven by one thing only: flavour.
CHRIS, WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF
THE JOB? Being part of a great team, and
making a product that makes people happy.
WHY HAS WELLINGTON EMBRACED
CRAFT IN SUCH A BIG WAY? Wellington
has always embraced innovation. Film,
theatre, and coffee; beer is just another aspect
of what makes this city tick.
WHERE DO YOU MOST ENJOY
DRINKING IN WELLINGTON?
Little Beer Quarter (6 Edward St) and
my proper locals – Art of Pizza (36–40
Main St, Upper Hutt) and The Upper
Hutt Cosmopolitan Club (11 Logan St,
Upper Hutt).
Pete Gillespie
Garage Project
Pete traces his passion for brewing back
to his childhood helping his grandad home
brew in Scotland. He started brewing
professionally in the UK, and then, three
years ago, he moved to Wellington and set
up the Garage Project with brother Ian and
friend Jos Ruffell. It may have been the
smallest brewery he’d ever worked at, but
in the first six months, they launched more
than 24 beers. They’ve grown since then,
but have kept the same approach to brewing
– it’s fun, and they like it.
PETE, WHAT’S THE KEY INGREDIENT
TO YOUR BEER? Brewing with only
malt, hops and water is a relatively new
development. Before that, people used
whatever was at hand. If it makes an
interesting and fun beer we’re all for it.
WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING AT THE
MOMENT? Honestly? At this very moment
I’m drinking Bitburger straight from the
500ml can. Not my normal drop, granted,
but you did ask. #caughtout.
WHERE DO YOU MOST ENJOY
DRINKING IN WELLINGTON?
If you want a serious craft beer mecca,
there’s Hashigo Zake (25 Taranaki St); newwave dive bars like Golding’s (14 Leeds St);
great beer bars like the Hop Garden (13
Pirie St); and nice little locals like Kelburn
Village Pub (87–89 Upland Rd). I live in
Newtown, so my loved locals are Monterey
(4 Rintoul St) and Bebemos (Riddiford St).
WHERE CAN WE TRY YOUR BEER?
Direct from the source, at the Garage
Project brewery door (68 Aro St, Aro
Valley. garageproject.co.nz.). We also send
beer to Australia through our distributor
Phoenix who stock good outlets and bars in
Melbourne and Sydney.
LESTER, WHY HAS WELLINGTON
EMBRACED CRAFT? Back in the ’70s, ’80s
and ’90s, Wellington wasn’t a destination.
It was grey, very suit-orientated. But there
was always the eclectic part that is Cuba
Street. People started thinking, “Wow,
that’s pretty cool,” and it all started to mesh
together. Restaurants and bars started
opening on Courtenay Place. Palates started
to become more refined. I could go on...
maybe over a couple of beers some day.
WHERE DO YOU MOST ENJOY
DRINKING IN WELLINGTON? The
Rogue & Vagabond (18 Garrett St) with
their outdoor park and bean bags in the
summer; Little Beer Quarter (6 Edward
St) for its lovely and beautiful bar
staff; Arthur’s (272 Cuba St) for its relaxed,
homey vibe and music.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HUNG OVER
WHILE WORKING? You haven’t truly
lived if you haven’t been. You just work
through it and sweat it out.
ANY HANGOVER CURES? The pho at the
Fisherman’s Plate (12 Bond St). The beef
stock is key – beef bones are boiled for
24 hours, then strained to create an amazing
broth. You’ll be back on track in no time.
Lester Dunn
Fork & Brewer
Mike Neilson
Panhead Custom Ales
Lester never planned to brew beer for a
living, but seven years ago, while working
as a bartender, a friendly chat with some
brewers after a beer launch turned into a
2.30am interview with the brewery manager.
He upped sticks and moved to Nelson, and
has spent the past seven years learning the
secrets of brilliant beer brewing.
Mike started brewing in his garage, 20 litres
at a time, once or twice a week. What started
as a hobby soon turned into a passion and
then into a career. After three years learning
the trade at Tuatara, he decided to start his
own brewery last year. His ethos? To take
standard-styled beers and customise them
into full-on loud but balanced beers.
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MIKE, CRAFT BEER IS... life!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HUNG OVER
WHILE WORKING? Nope, of course not!
WHY HAVE WELLINGTONIANS
CONNECTED WITH CRAFT BEER?
The bohemian lifestyle of Wellingtonians.
They like going out or entertaining at home,
and they enjoy local, fine produce.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR BREWERY?
Barrel Ageing Program.
WHERE CAN WE TRY YOUR BEER?
Laundry (240 Cuba St), Golding’s (14 Leeds
St), Kelburn Village Pub (87–89 Upland Rd).
Matt Warner
ParrotDog
What began as a home-brewing
partnership between uni mates Matt
Warner and Matt Kristofski soon turned
into a commercial enterprise after feedback
from brewers and friends encouraged
them to keep making beer – lots more.
They hired a third Matt (Stevens) as the
numbers guy, and in 2012, built their own
brewery to allow them to bring their unique
creations to the masses.
MATT, WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING AT
THE MOMENT? US craft beers in San
Diego – I just attended the Craft Brewers
Conference and World Beer Cup in Denver.
ANY HANGOVER CURES? ‘Carbonation
testing’ first thing in the morning.
WHAT’S THE NEXT BIG THING FOR
CRAFT IN WELLINGTON? At a guess,
more sour and barrel-aged beers.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR BREWERY?
Our first Belgian-style beer, and barrel-aged
versions of our winter seasonal beers.
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BARS
01. THE HOP GARDEN (D6)
A craft beer bar and restaurant with a focus
on New Zealand micro-breweries, good food,
quality wines and outstanding service.
13 Pirie St, Mt Victoria. +64 4 801 8807.
thehopgarden.co.nz.
02. MALTHOUSE (F6)
Wellington’s first craft beer bar is now
entering its 21st year. There’s an incredible
range of beers on tap and a fridge stocked
with an impressive selection of brews from
NZ and around the world. 48 Courtenay
Pl.+64 4 802 5484. themalthouse.co.nz.
03. HASHIGO ZAKE (F5)
Hashigo Zake boasts one of NZ’s most
exciting beer lists with an ever changing
array of local tap beers, many unavailable
anywhere else. Basement, 25 Taranaki St.
+64 4 384 7300. hashigozake.co.nz.
04. LITTLE BEER QUARTER (G3)
LBQ is a cosy eclectic beer bar hidden
away in Edward Street. Pop in and try one
of the rotating beers on tap or handpull
whilst enjoying hearty fare matched with
beer. 6 Edward St. +64 4 803 3304.
littlebeerquarter.co.nz.
05. KELBURN VILLAGE PUB (I1)
Just a short walk from the top of the Cable
Car, the Kelburn Village Pub is a lovely
place to go native, with great craft beers,
tapas and a cool outdoor terrace. 87-89
Upland Rd, Kelburn. +64 4 475 8380.
kelburnvillagepub.co.nz.
06. D4 ON FEATHERSTON (J4)
D4 on Featherston puts an Irish spin on Kiwi
craft beer. (D4 is the post code for the south
side of Dublin.) Here, you’ll find a great
range of craft beer served with a healthy
dose of traditional Irish hospitality. 143
Featherston St.+64 4 910 8216. d4.co.nz.
07. SOUTHERN CROSS (D3)
For over 100 years the Southern Cross has
been a favourite meeting place for locals.
As part of the community, they’re ready to
put in the hard yards to make sure everyone
who visits has a great experience. 39 Abel
Smith St. +64 4 384 9085. thecross.co.nz.
08. THE APARTMENT (F6)
This bar is styled like a New York loft
apartment with an international cocktail
menu but a very local beer list. 25 Allen St.
+64 4 385 9771. theapartment.co.nz.
09. THE TAP HAUS (G4)
Boasting Wellington’s largest number of
beer taps and a huge selection of bottled
beers (including some quite rare ones),
they’re keen to meet and surpass your
beer expectations and expand your beer
horizons. 159 Victoria St. +64 4 805 0045.
thetaphaus.co.nz.
10. FORK & BREWER (H4)
The Fork’s on-site brewery is a must-see.
It’s operational most days, you can watch
the brewing as it happens and select a beer
to go with a meal that is a match made
in heaven. Head in and try their new hopsalted fries. 14 Bond St. +64 4 472 0033.
forkandbrewer.co.nz.
11. THE BRÜHAUS (I4)
Wellington’s independent beer buffs,
this place has more than 150 local and
international beers, available by the bottle
as well as 28 taps offering local craft beers,
and a range of wine, cocktails and food.
24 Willeston St. +64 4 472 2120.
thebruhaus.co.nz.
12. SPRIG & FERN (M2)
This tavern is adorned with 19 taps
serving a wide range of craft beers from
IPAs to porters as well as seasonal beers.
342 Tinakori Rd. +64 4 499 1390.
sprigandferntaverns.co.nz.
13. BLACK DOG BREW CO (F6)
Think laidback tasting room and craft beer
bottle shop rolled into one. Sample the latest
creations made by master brewers in small
perfectly formed batches. Woof! 17-19 Blair
St. +64 4 801 8491. blackdogbrewery.co.nz.
14. GOLDING’S FREE DIVE (F4)
Golding’s draws its inspiration from US dive
bars. While you’re there, order in a pizza
from the famous Pomodoro nearby. 14 Leeds
St. +64 4 381 3616. goldingsfreedive.co.nz.
15. ROGUE & VAGABOND (F3)
Situated just off Cuba Mall, the Vagabond
is the perfect craft beer pub and live music
venue. Look out for Bruce, their resident
British bulldog. 18 Garrett St. +64 4 381
2321. rogueandvagabond.co.nz.
16. BIN 44 (J5)
This is the only bar and restaurant on
Queens Wharf to offer seven taps of fine
New Zealand craft beers, and no less than
than 25 bottled varieties. 3 Queens Wharf.
+64 4 499 4450. bin44.co.nz.
17. BEBEMOS (D6)
selection of craft beers including Yeastie
Boys, Tuatara, Renaissance and ParrotDog
as well as a guest craft beer on tap. 6 Swan
Ln. +64 4 385 2240. dukecarvell.co.nz.
19. BAR EDWARD (D6)
A great choice of craft on tap plus $15
Sunday roasts and craft beer and dinnermatched evenings make this Newtown pub
a local favourite. 167 Riddiford St.
+64 4 389 9933. baredward.co.nz.
20. MATTERHORN (F4)
Affectionately known as ‘the horn’, this
supper club-cum-cafe-cum-restaurant-cumcocktail bar consistently wins bar awards,
and is the hangout of choice for Wellington’s
chic set. 106 Cuba St. +64 4 384 3359.
matterhorn.co.nz.
BREWERY DOORS
21. GARAGE PROJECT (E1)
Wellington’s ‘local neighbourhood brewery’
is a celebration of what’s best about beer.
The GP lads spearhead the local scene with
their creative and inventive approach. 68
Aro St, Aro Valley. garageproject.co.nz.
22. PARROTDOG (D5)
Stop by the brewery door for a flagon of
PitBull, a strong American IPA that, like its
namesake, has a bite but will treat you well
if approached with respect. 29 Vivian St,
Te Aro. parrotdog.co.nz.
Newtown is Wellington’s multicultural
hub with more than its fair share of bohos.
Bebemos offers food with a South American
twist, and a big beer garden. Cnr Riddiford
& Hall Sts. +64 4 389 8930. bebemos.co.nz.
blackdogbrewery.co.nz.
18. DUKE CARVELL’S (E4)
(SEE 10.) FORK & BREWER (H4)
This eclectic bar/eatery located down
a laneway off Cuba Street offers a fine
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(SEE 13.) BLACK DOG BREW CO
(F6)17–19 Blair St. +64 4 801 8491.
14 Bond St. +64 4 472 0033.
forkandbrewer.co.nz.
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01. AMOR A HOTEL WELLINGTON 170 Wakefield St (G5)
02. CITYLIFE WELLINGTON 300 Lambton Quay (I4)
03. COPTHORNE HOTEL, ORIENTAL BAY 100 Oriental Pde (F8)
04. CQ COMFORT & QUALITY HOTELS 223 Cuba St (E3)
05. IBIS WELLINGTON 153 Featherston St (J4)
06. INTERCONTINENTAL WELLINGTON 2 Grey St (J4)
07. JAMES COOK HOTEL 147 The Terrace (J3)
08. MERCURE HOTEL WELLINGTON 345 The Terrace (E2)
09. MUSEUM ART HOTEL 90 Cable St (F6)
10. YHA WELLINGTON 292 Wakefield St (F6)
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01. THE HOP GARDEN 13 Pirie St (D6)
02. MALTHOUSE 48 Courtnenay Pl (F6)
03. HASHIGO ZAKE 25 Taranaki St (F5)
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04. LITTLE BEER QUARTER 6 Edward St (G3)
UNIVERSITY
05. KELBURN VILLAGE PUB 87-89 Upland Rd (I1)
06. D4 ON FEATHERSTON 143 Featherston St (J4)
07. SOUTHERN CROSS 39 Abel Smith St (D3)
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10. FORK & BREWER 14 Bond St (H4)
11. THE BRUHAUS 24 Willeston St (I4)
12. THE SPRIG & FERN 342 Tinakori Rd (M2)
13. BL ACK DOG BREW CO 17-19 Blair St (F6)
14. GOLDING’S FREE DIVE 14 Leeds St (F4)
15. ROGUE & VAGABOND 18 Garrett St (F3)
16. BIN 44 3 Queens Wharf (J5)
17. BEBEMOS Cnr Riddford St & Hall Sts (D6)
18. DUKE CARVELL’S 6 Swan Ln (E4)
19. BAR EDWARD 167 Riddiford St (D6)
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Craft beer capital, coffee capital, culinary capital,
oh, and the country’s capital.
Where to stay
Our pick of Wellington’s best bases. See map, p12-13
In the art, science and
business of making stuff that
tastes great, Wellington leads
the way. Perfectly positioned
between rich farmland and
bountiful ocean, the quality
of our produce is second-tonone. Our multi-cultured
people bring together a whole
world of traditions, blending
international techniques and
influences with a generous
helping of Wellington
ingenuity. It’s a winning recipe.
New breweries, roasteries,
restaurants and cafes open all
the time, while our favourites
go from strength to strength.
Every year New Zealand’s
largest culinary festival,
Visa Wellington On a Plate,
inspires our chefs and culinary
community to keep amazing
us with fresh ideas, executed
beautifully, served with
style and flair.
We tackle short deadlines
with the help of a long black.
Inspiration floats to the surface
on the bubbles of a beer. Deals
are sealed by a great steak and
sweethearts flirt over desserts.
On a stroll through Moore
Wilson’s you can gather all
the ingredients for a delicious
dinner party or perfect picnic.
Wander around Wellington and
you’ll find a café in a tugboat,
a brewery in a garage, and
a restaurant with a kitchen
garden on the roof.
It’s a mouthwatering prospect.
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01. AMORA HOTEL (G5)
Located in the heart of the arts and
entertainment precinct, this downtown hotel
has recently been given an interior revival,
with all 192 deluxe rooms, club rooms and
suites now crisp and modern, featuring
white and neutral furnishings and bold
artworks. Almost all of the rooms also
command beautiful, unobstructed views
of Wellington Harbour and/or the city.
170 Wakefield St. +64 4 473 3900.
wellington.amorahotels.com.
02. CITYLIFE WELLINGTON (I4)
CityLife Wellington puts you right in the
thick of the action, based smack bang in
the heart of Wellington’s boutique shopping
precinct, Lambton Quay, and just a short,
pleasant walk from Wellington’s best bars,
restaurants and cultural attractions. This
all-suite hotel offers a range of one- and
two-bedroom suites that are modern and
generously sized, and ideal for a romantic
getaway or girls’ shopping weekend.
300 Lambton Quay. +64 4 922 2800.
heritagehotels.co.nz.
03. COPTHORNE HOTEL
ORIENTAL BAY (F8)
The hotel is only two minutes’ walk to Te
Papa Museum, vibrant Courtenay Place
entertainment and dining precinct and
many local theatres. With its waterfront
position (all rooms and suites offer harbour
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or city views), it really is a window
onto Wellington. 100 Oriental Pde. +64
4 385 0279. millenniumhotels.co.nz/
copthorneorientalbay.
04. CQ COMFORT
& QUALITY HOTELS (E3)
The CQ complex is located on Cuba
Street, renowned for its restaurants, art,
buskers, bucket fountain and eclectic
shopping. Comfort Hotel Wellington is
your economical option, housed inside a
beautifully renovated heritage building,
while the adjoining Quality Hotel is a
contemporary 4 Star Plus option. 223
Cuba St, Wellington. +64 4 385 2156.
cqwellington.com.
05. IBIS WELLINGTON (J4)
Walking distance to Parliament, TSB Bank
Arena, Westpac Stadium and Te Papa,
Ibis Wellington offers comfortable rooms
in a great location. If you’re tuckered
out after a day of food tasting, beer
drinking and sightseeing, you can stay
put at the Ibis’s Vivant! Restaurant and
Bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
153 Featherston St. +64 4 496 1880.
accorhotels.com/3049.
06. INTERCONTINENTAL (J4)
The InterContinental Wellington couldn’t
be better placed. Shops, museums, galleries,
cafes and nightlife are all within walking
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distance. If you need to restore your
energy for another day of sightseeing,
you can unwind in the indoor pool, spa or
health club. The hotel is currently being
refurbished, due to be completed in August.
2 Grey St, Wellington. +64 4 472 2722.
intercontinental.com.
07. JAMES COOK HOTEL
GRAND CHANCELLOR (J3)
Offering easy access to Lambton Quay,
wireless internet access, friendly, helpful
staff, comfortable beds and generously-sized
rooms, it’s easy to see why the James Cook
is a popular choice in Wellington. There’s no
need to stray far from home when tummies
start to grumble, either, with two restaurants
and bars to choose from. Hit the international
buffet at Whitby’s Restaurant & Bar and
finish off with a creative cocktail at at
Sojourn Bar & Café. 147 The Terrace.
+64 4 499 9500. grandchancellorhotels.com.
08. MERCURE HOTEL
WELLINGTON (E2)
This charming hotel is located in a quiet
yet central spot on the Terrace, and offers
panoramic views of the city. It’s an easy
walk to the eclectic Cuba quarter, Te Papa
Museum or Courtenay Place. Relax in
the indoor heated pool and sauna, or try
modern New Zealand cuisine at the hotel’s
Brasserie 345. 345 The Terrace. +64 4 385
9829. mercure.com.
09. MUSEUM ART HOTEL (F6)
Voted among the top ten hotels for art
collections in the world by Yahoo!7 Travel,
Museum Art Hotel shares owner Chris
Parkin’s vast, varied and intriguing art
collection with its visitors. Originally located
on the opposite side of the road, the hotel
faced demolition in 1993 to make way for
Te Papa Museum. Chris Parkin saved the
structure by moving the entire hotel down
an inner-city street on railway tracks to
its current location, directly opposite the
museum. Staying here puts you only footsteps
away from Wellington’s beautiful harbour
and, of course, Te Papa. The spacious lobby
features opulent decor, walls adorned with
original New Zealand art and a bar-café in
which to relax. 90 Cable St. +64 4 802 8900.
museumhotel.co.nz.
10. YHA WELLINGTON CITY (F7)
Ultra clean, modern, bright, fun and friendly,
the YHA is located just off Courtenay Place,
close to the waterfront, Te Papa Museum,
Embassy Theatre, cafés, bars and shops.
The hostel has received numerous awards,
including the 2009 Virgin/Guardian UK
International Responsible Tourism Award
– so you can feel good about your stay at
Wellington’s YHA. A range of accommodation
options are available – from dorms to private
ensuite rooms. And if you need a quick caffeine
fix, there’s even an espresso bar on-site. 292
Wakefield St. +64 4 801 7280. yha.co.nz.
Book your stay at WellingtonNZ.com/accommodation
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