There’s a wealth of amazing Kiwi and Aussie craft beers out there, so we asked the experts at Liquorland for their pick from each variety and how best to enjoy them
IPA
The beer: Emerson’s Bird Dog IPA
This is hophead heaven in a glass with tropical fruits and a shot of resinous pine
The glass: IPA or tulip glass
Food match: Stronger hop flavours and bitterness, can take on bolder flavours like Indian curry, bolognese
PALE ALE
The beer: Pirate Life Pale Ale
Pine forest floor, citrus and creamy caramel malts with a lasting dose of bitterness
The glass: IPA or tulip glass
Food match: Great hop and malt flavours pair well with classic pub foods like burgers, roast meats, pizza
APA
The beer: Parrotdog Falcon APA
Intense citrus and tropical fruit flavours with clean malts and great American hop bitterness
The glass: IPA or tulip glass
Food match: Tropical hop flavours and sweet malts make this pair well with chargrilled steak, Mexican burritos
LAGER
The beer: Tuatara Helluva Helles Lager
Clean and smooth with a nice dose of citrus and toasted malty sweetness
The glass: Flute-style lager or pilsner glass
Food match: Refreshing and clean, great for cutting through rich or oily foods like bbq sausages, brie, fish & chips
PILSNER
The beer: Moa Dry Hopped Pilsner
Made with Kiwi and German hops, you’ll taste citrus fruit notes and earthy flavours
The glass: Pilsner or lager glass
Food match: Anything with a little heat in it like chilli buffalo chicken drumsticks, fish tacos, Thai curry
SOUR
The beer: Behemoth Impeachment Sour Ale
A hazy peachy sour with a pale malt and wheat base and a whole lotta tang
The glass: Goblet or tulip glass
Food match: The fruity sharpness of sours are a match made in heaven with goats cheese, mussels, cured meats