Our Beers
RIWAKASAURUS REX
PALE ALE 5.3% ABV
Dinosaurs may be extinct elsewhere but here in Blue Fridge valley, the Riwakasaurus Rex is still king. A distinct blend of Rakau and Riwaka hops give this pale ale an aroma of mandarin and passion fruit, while a strong backbone of malt finishes in notes of toffee and caramel. Deliciously balanced and sessionable. Absolute dino-mite.
SALTY SEA DOG
WHITE IPA 5.3% ABV
Sailors have long known the lure of the tavern, whenever they make port after a long journey. This White IPA is a siren song of Nelson Sauvin and Moutere hops, calling to mind tropical aromas, with citrus notes delighting even the most travelled palate. So no matter where you roam, our Salty Sea Dog will bring you home.
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD
PACIFIC KOLSCH 4% ABV
We get it- it’s been hard graft today and all you want to do is take a refreshing sip of a delicious beverage. But there’s so many options out there- we should know because we’ve created some of them. This Pacific Style Kolsch is designed to make your choice easy with a clean uncomplicated taste, medium body and a soft mouthfeel. Invigorated with local NZ Moutere and Rakau hops to add delicate notes of orange blossom, balanced with a subtle malt biscuit finish…
Go on, grab yourself a Blue Fridge- at the end of the day it’s an Occupational Hazard.
THE OTHER WOMAN
IRISH RED 4% ABV
A caramel and toffee-enriched red ale made with dark crystal and redback malts to provide delicious malt character. Fuggles hops provide a soft floral aroma to accompany a creamy mouthfeel and a bittersweet finish that makes it easy to drink, any time.
CORO DAZE
EXTRA PALE ALE 4.7% ABV
A juicy and ultra-drinkable extra pale ale, using the newly released Nectaron hop, it packs a punch of tropical fruit characteristics with a soft bitterness that makes it so easy to drink. Lots of pilsner malts with a touch of wheat give it a crisp mouthfeel and quenchable dryness.
SEASONALS/SPECIAL RELEASES
BLOODY SWEET AS
GERMAN WHEAT BEER 5% ABV
Bloody Sweet As mate, you thought our wheat beer was good, well this Blood Orange edition is Bloody amazing. Bringing a whole world of citrus to our summer favourite, every sip will have you uttering this classic kiwi saying.
SWEET AS
GERMAN WHEAT BEER 5% ABV
It’s time to escape into the taste of Kiwi Summer. Take a sip and relax – the sun is out, surf is up, BBQ is on, and everything is sweet as, just like it says on the can. Don’t let our German Style Wheat Beer fool you! This deliciously refreshing beer is made with all NZ hops and malts, the perfect way to enjoy summer all year round. Sweet As, Bro.
THE TEMPEST
OATMEAL STOUT 4.2% ABV
This deliciously dark stout is full-bodied, smooth and bitter. Laced with hints of caramel and chocolate, with a touch of coffee to finish. Surprisingly easy to drink, even for dark beer naysayers.
KELP PARTY
ECKLONIAN SEAWEED SOUR 3.9% ABV
Every year the mystical Underwater World of Ecklonia throws the Great Kelp Party, a waving rave where the beverage of choice is this fruity seaweed sour. The fine folks at Quality Seaweeds harvest Ecklonia Radiata Kelp which we use alongside all NZ grown malts and Waimea hops to create a tart yet sessionable brew, with tropical notes and a smooth salinity rounding out the mouthfeel. Kelp yourself to a cold one, and let’s get this party started!
STICKY PALMS
MANGO PALE ALE 5.5% ABV
Crisp and refreshing like an iceblock on a hot summers day, Sticky Palms slips down your throat as easily as the icy juice drips down your fingers. NZ hops provide an assertive dry undercurrent to balance the fresh mango added to our delicious Pale Ale.
NON-ALCOHOLICS
THE LOCAL GINGER
NON-ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER
Made with malt from the brewing process, this ginger beer has a strong ginger kick that’s backed up by cayenne pepper for some extra spice. Hints of cinnamon, clove and caramel help to balance the fiery heat of our local ginger.