Panhead Custom Ales

Regional Brewery in Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Owned by Lion Breweries - NZ

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27 Blenheim Street, Shed 21, Upper Hutt, 5018, New Zealand

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6.2

Tried from Can on 23 Nov 2025 at 08:28


7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

On tap at Chamois Bar & Grill. Clear golden with white head. Malty, grainy, citrus, some fruity notes. Bitterish finish. Medium bodied.

Tried from Draft at Chamois Bar & Grill on 02 Apr 2025 at 22:00


7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Canned in New Zealand. Clear golden with medium white head. Dank, some grassy notes, sweetish, soft texture. Medium bodied.

Tried from Can on 31 Mar 2025 at 22:00


6.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

On tap at Denniston Dog, Westport. Clear golden with small white head. Light citrus notes, malty, watery, vague bitterness.

Tried from Draft at Denniston Dog Restaurant & Bar on 31 Mar 2025 at 22:00


7.5

RB score 3.49

Tried from Draft on 13 Mar 2025 at 02:09


7.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Can. Clear orange amber with a white head. Aroma of kumquat, grapefruit, tropical fruit lollies, hints of pine, crackers. Tropical lollies a little more prominent in the taste. A good balance between sweet and bitter. Not subtle but that’s fine

Tried from Can on 18 Jan 2025 at 08:38


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Hazy orange pour with a small white head; aromas of tangerines, malt/grain, grapefruit, some grapes. Taste adds some hops and herbs. Had worse airport beers.

Tried on 19 Nov 2024 at 11:39


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Golden pour with a small white a small white head. Malt, grain, hops, tropical fruits. Taste is less fruity, more herbs. Decent bitter finish. Not bad.

Tried on 17 Nov 2024 at 06:17


6.2
Appearance - 2 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Backlog from 2020. An unclear golden with a white head. The aroma has notes of citrus fruits, hops, malt, and peaches. The flavor is sweet with notes of citrus fruits, peaches, hops, and malt, leading to a bitter finish.

Tried on 17 Oct 2024 at 19:35


7.2
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Backlog. Draft. An unclear golden beer with a yellowish head. The aroma has notes of hops, lemons, spices, and malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of spicy hops, lemons, and malt, leading to a bitter finish.

Tried from Draft on 06 Sep 2024 at 18:53