Beer—you either love it or hate it, but one thing is for sure, in New Zealand, we are absolutely spoilt for choice. To help you decide which beers to fill your fridge with this summer (and autumn, and winter and—you get the idea), we've compiled a list of the very best craft beer core range 6-packs that are guaranteed to quench your thirst.
Here are the best craft beer core range 6-packs to sip right now.
Behemoth Chur IPA
Price: $22.99
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Behemoth knows how to throw down with hops and its Chur IPA is like a hop fruit salad in a glass, bursting with juicy NZ hops and a refreshing bitterness that keeps you coming back for more. It's the perfect brew to enjoy with mates and some fish 'n' chips at the beach. Chur.
Parrotdog Greyhound Low Carb Hazy IPA
Price: $22
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Parrotdog should be a familiar name to most beer drinkers, as there aren't many beer chillers around the country without a few tins of Parrotdog in them. Their Greyhound Low Carb Hazy IPA is a lean, mean, hop machine with vibrant citrus flavors and a crisp, clean finish. It's the perfect brew for those who love the fruity notes of a hazy without the extra carbs.
Beanbag Brewery-Hazzy Hunter Hazy IPA
Price: $27.99
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Beanbag Brewery is the new kid on the block and they have teamed up with yours truly to create a super smashable 5.2% hazy IPA (if I do say so myself) that is bursting with notes of tropical bubblegum. Word on the street is that this one is flying off the shelves so go hunt a 6’er of this one before it's gone.
Urbanaut Atlanta Bright IPA
Price: $20.99
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Bright IPAs have been making waves in the beer scene recently, and Urbanaut's Atlanta Bright IPA is a standout example. This brew is bursting with tropical flavors, including passionfruit, lemon, lime, grapefruit, and ripe orchard fruits, thanks to the Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Riwaka hops. It's best enjoyed while soaking up the sun.
Epic Armageddon IPA
Price: $28.99
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Armageddon IPA is the only beer on this list with a legendary cult following. Epic even throws an annual "Armageddon Day" to celebrate this hop-packed brew. But be warned, hop heads: Luke, the brewer, has crammed this beer to the brim with hops.
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Sawmill Pilsner
Price: $24.99
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Sawmill Pilsner is a Kiwi classic and, for some, this beer would have been their gateway beer to craft beer. It's clean, it's crisp and it's more refreshing than a cold shower after a hard day's work. Sawmill Pilsner should be a staple in anyone's beer fridge.
Double Vision Smooth Operator Cream Ale
Price: $29.99
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Cream ales are a style of beer you don’t come across every day but Double Vison has nailed this style of beer with their Smooth Operator. If you're unfamiliar with this style, think of a classic ale but with a subtle hint of creaminess—it's unique yet familiar and damn drinkable.
Garage Project BEER
Price: $23.99
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Garage Project's BEER is an essential addition to any beer fridge. Its clean, minimalist can design reflects the straightforward nature of the beer inside. Crafted with pilsner malt, Saaz hops, and Czech yeast, it embraces simplicity. Sometimes, you just want a beer that’s unapologetically itself. No fancy frills, no pretentiousness—just pure, delicious beer.
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