Christchurch is blessed with an abundance of local beer brewing expertise. Here are few of the most recent drops, and a pint of news, from some of the best craft establishments in town.

THREE BOYS THE BRUCE XPA

Highlighting New Zealand-exclusive The Bruce hops blend created in honour of a Nelson-based hop farm’s founder, The Bruce XPA starts with a light malt base and leaves you with hints of orange peel, marmalade and a touch of coconut for a light and refreshing extra-pale ale.

threeboysbrewery.co.nz

SOUTHPAW NOBLE ART PILSNER

Noble Art is punchy with noble German hops, zesty with Motueka citrus, and fresh with the aroma of passionfruit and gooseberry, making for the perfect mix of subtle spicy bitterness and easy drinkability.

southpawbeer.com

LIGHTHOUSE HAZY MANGO IPA

Lighthouse is famous for its delightfully fruity, batch-brewed Hazy Mango IPA, light and easy to drink, with low bitterness and full flavour perfect for those warm, hazy days.

lighthousebrewery.co.nz

Tiny no more

Riverside Market’s smallest bar isn’t so small any more. Canterbury Brewers Collective recently completed a wee expansion, so now there’s double the room to park up at the bar with a pint from the rotating list of beertastic local brews.

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