Unlike other beers, Kirin Ichiban only the first press of the wort is used. 'Ichiban Shibori' is a unique method of brewing beer at its purest from a single pure ingredient: 100% malt. This one-and-only technique gives Kirin Ichiban a unique taste and flavour found nowhere else in the world. Kirin Ichiban is a distinctively smooth and full-bodied beer from start to finish. It is the perfect accompaniment to a meal, be it Wagyu beef or spicy stir-fries.

Unlike other beers, Kirin Ichiban only the first press of the wort is used. 'Ichiban Shibori' is a unique method of brewing beer at its purest from a single pure ingredient: 100% malt. This one-and-only technique gives Kirin Ichiban a unique taste and flavour found nowhere else in the world. Kirin Ichiban is a distinctively smooth and full-bodied beer from start to finish. It is the perfect accompaniment to a meal, be it Wagyu beef or spicy stir-fries.

Kronenbourg 1664 is a perfectly balanced lager, slightly bitter, soft, crisp and noble. Brewed using the Strisselspalt hop known as the 'caviar of hops' which gives the beer its refined bitterness, balanced with a hint of fruity and floral aroma.

Winner of the 2013 West Coast Challenge at the malthouse in Wellington - a palate-destroying smackdown you've got to experience to understand - Knife Party is a Swiss Army IPA featuring every US hop variety allowed through customs. If you heedlessly crave the hop, you've found the correct beer.

It sounds Japanese but it's as American as having a BMI of 32. The Yakima Valley in Washington state, situated in the top left corner of the lower 48, is home to some of our favourite hop varieties, the tiny green flavour bombs that powered the whole craft beer renaissance from the get go. Liberty is what it smells like.

First known as Imperial Draught Ale, before being nick named 'The Brown Bomber' by servicemen in the forties and later taking on that name in 1950. Established as Lion Brown from 1953, it was originally served only from the tap, a unique barrel shaped stand that became an icon in pubs around the country.

The whole hop flowers in the Pale Ale give it a serious citrus and stone fruit flavour, balanced with specialty malts and a hit of bitterness.

Do your eyes deceive you or is that a ghostly galleon laden with a bounty of juicy hops hidden in the mist? Set sail into the hazy unknown for a supernaturally fruity burst of tropical and citrus flavours followed by an eerily smooth finish. Hazy IPAs are characterised by juicy flavours, a big viscous mouthfeel and very smooth bitterness along with turbidity or cloudiness, giving the resulting beverage the appearance and flavour of a refreshing glass of alcoholic fruit juice.

Do your eyes deceive you or is that a ghostly galleon laden with a bounty of juicy hops hidden in the mist? Set sail into the hazy unknown for a supernaturally fruity burst of tropical and citrus flavours followed by an eerily smooth finish. Hazy IPAs are characterised by juicy flavours, a big viscous mouthfeel and very smooth bitterness along with turbidity or cloudiness, giving the resulting beverage the appearance and flavour of a refreshing glass of alcoholic fruit juice.

Straight outta Nelson, hops take centre stage. Big Hoppa stacks Riwaka, Nelson Sauvin and Motueka for a tropical blast of passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus that hits from first crack to last sip. It's fresh, punchy and built to flow - an IPA with style, balance and serious presence. No overthinking, just proper flavour done right. IPA is king. Big Hoppa holds the crown. It's all good - and if you don't know, now you know!

Straight outta Nelson, hops take centre stage. Big Hoppa stacks Riwaka, Nelson Sauvin and Motueka for a tropical blast of passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus that hits from first crack to last sip. It's fresh, punchy and built to flow - an IPA with style, balance and serious presence. No overthinking, just proper flavour done right. IPA is king. Big Hoppa holds the crown. It's all good - and if you don't know, now you know!

A true dark ale favourite, Mac's Black Mac Porter is crafted from a blend of five carefully selected malts and finished with Fuggle hops for a distinctive character. Rich notes of caramel, liquorice and chocolate flow through its smooth, roasted malt base, while the hops add a subtle aromatic lift. Full of depth yet remarkably drinkable, this classic porter has earned its place as a perennial favourite among dark beer lovers.