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As a family-owned drinks company based in Hawkes Bay, NZ we take pride in our dedication to upholding traditional techniques. We take pleasure in procuring locally cultivated products that enhance the uniqueness of our beverages.
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SimonF (3468) reviewed
Ginger Fusion from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
12 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
(On tap) Cloudy amber yellow, no head. Nice ginger aroma. Full bodied, almost sticky, with prickly carbonation. Taste has nice ginger flavours, but is far too sweet, and disturbingly has hints of cheese. Overall, it’s OK, but as with many ginger beers is far too sweet,
Tried from Draft on 15 Feb 2014 at 02:20
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Black Duck from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4
The 20th rating of this bad boy. Draft courtesyof nate2g, thanks! Dark amber color, only slightly darker than the amber ale we had along with it. Aroma is roasty. Taste is watery coffee and subtle licorice.
Tried from Draft on 04 Aug 2013 at 02:30
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Amber Ale from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Draft at the Londoner courtesy of nate2g, thank you!. Clear dark amber brown color, tan head. Aroma of burnt caramel on toast. Taste is similar. Nicely hopped.
Tried from Draft on 04 Aug 2013 at 02:28
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Black Duck from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
5.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Light brown colour. Aroma has a touch of cocoa but otherwise doesn’t have much character. Bland and watery, with only a hint of cocoa for dark malt character
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:45
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Pilsner from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Light gold colour. Aroma is fairly light. Taste has moderate bitterness, light German hop character and vague pale malts. Off-dry finish.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:44
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Amber Ale from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Light amber colour. Aroma is full of caramel. Taste is similar, with lots of earthy goldingesque hops.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:43
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Pure All Malt Draught from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
4.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
"Pure Brewed Draught". Light amber colour. Aroma is caramel and mushroom. Light caramel taste - somewhere between Waikato and Tui, which is a poor showing for a microbrewery.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:42
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Pure Brewed Lager from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
3.5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 3
Pale golden, aroma is vaguely malty, but a little yeasty and pediorific.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:41
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Special Reserve from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
4.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
This is the ginger beer "Special Reserve Summer Ale". Pale colour. Sweet, a little bit gingery, somewhat, and with not much character.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:41
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Off the Wood from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
This is the seasonal. The one I had was an "English ale". Amber ale. Aroma is slightly fruity, earthy, mushroomy, and herbal-hoppy. Earthy palate w caramel, toast and some light mushroomy character.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:39