We've just seen a nice write up on Hopshine Pale Ale by Drinksbiz Magazine - thanks guys. Epic Hopshine Sunny Pale Ale The absolute stand-out of this issue's beer report, Epic Hopshine Sunny Pale Ale is exactly what it purports to be on the label: a glassful of Sunshine. With an aroma of Queen peaches, the golden brew is grassy and really does taste of sunshine, without being overly fruity. With just one sip your spirits lift and you're transported to a sun-dappled meadow, cicadas buzzing and swallows swooping. Balanced and versatile, this is a brew that will gain many...

On Wendesday 8 February, Luke visited the Plant and Food Research's trail hops plot in Motueka as part of the Hop Research Committee. Here's a short video showing how the New Zealand hops are progressing. The hop harvest isn't far away at all!

We've got some sweet special offers for you this month - check these out: The best EPIC beers of Summer: Hopshine Pale Ale (5.5%) St. Luke Milestone Ale IPA (7%) Loral Lager (5.5%) LaRger Imperial Pilsner (8.5%) $99 - BUY NOW FREE SHIPPING*     12 Mix pack: Pale Ale (5.5%) Lager (5%) Hop Zombie DIPA (8.5%) Loral Lager (5.5%) Hopshine Pale Ale (5.5%) Thunder APA (5.4%) Awakening Pils (5.2%) Imperium Vintage Ale (9%) The Observer Timeless Ale (9.7%) LaRger Imperial Pilsner (8.5%) $99 - BUY NOW FREE SHIPPING*   *We can only ship within New Zealand. Sorry overseas Epic...

Rooster is a one-off beer that coincidently releases on the week of the Chinese New Year - the year of the Rooster. This is a keg only release, keep an eye on our Facebook & Twitter as we'll let you know where you can get some. Keg only - Special release. Style: Lager ABV: 6.8% IBU: 45 Hops: New Zealand Pacific Jade US Liberty, Santiam & Amarillo Malt: Premium Pils Where we've sent kegs: Wellington: Regional Wines & Spirits, Fork & Brewer, Bruhaus and Moon Bar. Auckland: Brewers Cooperative, Brew On Quay, The Lumsden, Hallertau, The Beer Spot, Artwok Takapuna, Liquorland...

Champagne d'Geddon is an Experimental Beer - Epic Armageddon IPA made with fermented Sauvignon Blanc grape juice from Marlborough. ABV: 9.1% Keg only. Launch Events Auckland: 16 Tun, 9 February 2017 Wellington: The Malthouse, 15 February 2017 Notes from Luke: "So this was a crazy idea that kind of just happened. Thinking about how to level up Armageddon IPA in a unique way. Why not add some grape juice? Other breweries around the world have tried it. What would you add as a NZ brewery? Well it has to be what we are most famous for right? Yup! Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc....