A Little Taste of Aotearoa

Overview

It's a pretty clever move, and one that probably made you think about drinking brews more than you might've otherwise. Rather than just calling the celebration of New Zealand's finest craft beers what it really is (aka a boozefest), the powers that be have labelled it a symposium.

That means that you can feel like you're partaking in something scholarly as you're sipping on brews from across the ditch. Given that you'll be able to sample a whole host of beverages you probably haven't come across before, there really is an educational side to it.

An annual event, this ace reason for a beverage normally takes place at this time year to commemorate Waitangi Day; however in 2019, it's moving to later on the calendar. But if you're still keen for a few NZ brews come 2pm on Saturday, February 9, Bloodhound Bar has you covered.

At spin-off A Little Taste of Aotearoa, a selection of world-class beers will be on offer. Who can pass up Duncan's Brewing Co's Whippy Milkshake IPA, which is brewed with mango, vanilla, lactose and tropical fruity hops? Or Heyday Beer Co's Agua Fresca Tamarindo Sour Gose with agave nectar, lime juice, sea salt and red guava puree? Here, you won't have to, as they'll both be among the range pumping through the taps for the day.