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Eruption award winning ales are brewed with malts from Canterbury, together with outstanding hops from Nelson & Motueka.
Available for tasting and to drink in the bar. Take home by the litre or buy online with free delivery in New Zealand. Seasonal and limited edition ales are also available.
Lyttelton Pale Ale
STYLE Clean, well hopped NZ Pale Ale
ABV 5%
STD DRINKS 1.7
Iconic as theTimeball, Lyttelton Pale Ale is the flagship of our brewing fleet. Featuring a who's who of Aotearoa’s best loved hops and a medium malt body. This easy drinking harbourside ale is the drink of choice for pirates and land lubbers alike.
Lyttelton Lager
STYLE Crisp, dry, golden lager, subtle flavours
ABV 5%
STD DRINKS 1.7
A legend of the docks. This hardworking beer pays homage to the European lagers of yesteryear with a distinct local twist. Light hopping accentuates the crisp malt finish. The ‘old reliable’ in any beer drinker's artillery, it can always be depended on to quench the thirst after a hard day's work.
Portside Pilsner
STYLE Dry Hopped NZ Pilsner
ABV 5%
STD DRINKS 1.7
Just a little bit fancy. An ode to the world's most popular beer style, this hop forward New Zealand Pilsner showcases the tropical and citrus notes of God's own country with the clean dry bitterness you'd expect. Crisp, sparkling and always refreshing.
Lighthouse IPA
STYLE Low ABV, low carb IPA
ABV 1.9%
STD DRINKS 0.7
Brewed for those occasions when a lighter beer is needed to get the ship home safely. This is an uncompromising IPA that delivers mouth watering hop notes with a clean, crisp finish. Safe doesn't have to be boring.
Pyroclastic Haze
STYLE New England Hazy IPA
ABV 6%
STD DRINKS 2.1
Hitting your senses with a pyroclastic blast this hazy, juicy New England IPA has been dosed with a heady mixture of American hops. Each sip transports you to a tropical wonderland, capturing an explosion of summer in every glass.
Dark Lava Stout
STYLE USA Oatmeal stout
ABV 5.3%
STD DRINKS 1.8
Forged in the crater of a long extinct volcano, this obsidian black stout erupts with NZ hops and boasts the best roasted malts from Canterbury's alluvial soil. The rich body is complemented by a smooth velvety head and dry roasty finish.
big victory ipa
STYLE West Coast Double IPA
ABV 7.5%
STD DRINKS 2.6
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Our Gold medal winning West Coast Double IPA won't leave you guessing. Robust, big and bitter, the malt sweetness is balanced with loads of pine and resinous hop notes. It's all in the name of one of our favorite sayings ‘Big Victory!’
patrick sour
STYLE Blackcurrant Oatcream Sour
ABV 5.3%
STD DRINKS 1.8
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We dropped bucket loads of New Zealand blackcurrants into this bad boy and rounded out with oats to create a creamy backbone. With the vibrant pink hue of a Lyttelton sunset, this blackcurrant oatcream sour will be your loyal friend and sidekick for the summer months to come.
sim city apa
STYLE American Pale Ale
ABV 4.6%
STD DRINKS 1.6
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​Welcome to the City of Sim. With this all American Pale Ale, Simcoe hop is the star and we let it shine with a balanced malt profile and a handful of crystal. Endlessly drinkable, crisp, clean and just a little bit grungy.
