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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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Oakes (34715) reviewed
Fat Ass Scrumpy from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Rather pale. Aroma is a little bit spicy. Strong with both apple and alcohol. Somewhat sweet overall but the touch of spice is welcome.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:30
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Red Cider from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
5.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 3 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Has a pinkish hue. Aroma is bland, palate is sweet with just a hint of late acidity and tannin. A little boring and mainstream.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:30
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Kingston Apple Cider from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Slightly golden, earthy nose, clean, sweetish and very appley, some tartness late. As with the perry, this is pretty close to mainstream.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:29
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Sparkling Pear Cider from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
4.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 5
Very pale green. Aroma is light and pearlike. Tart-dry palate with med fruitiness and a fair bit of acidity late. Simple, bordering on mainstream. As it warms a sour off-note comes through that just ruins this.
Tried on 11 May 2013 at 14:29
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Black Duck from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle big thanks to Wigman DW, split on split on the 300kph tasting on Train 9116 to Brussels, 26/04/13. Very dark mahogony brown with a good sized tan head. Nose carries roast malt, oats, light chocolate. Taste comprises roast malt, chocolate, dark toffee, background hops. Medium bodied with fine carbonation, bitter roast in the finish. A very tasty porter for 4%!
Tried from Bottle on 05 May 2013 at 05:23
Ungstrup (52439) reviewed
Pure Brewed Lager from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
13 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottled. A yellow beer with a white head. The aroma has notes of malt, straw, and grain. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt and grain, leading to a bitter finish.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Jan 2013 at 13:33
Davros (5342) reviewed
Special Reserve from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
14 years ago
4.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Pours deep amber with a fading head.Nose shows caramel, toasty malt and soft floral hops. Not too bad, a little faint though.Flavours introduce ginger and astringent lemon to the mix, ruining what could have been a pleasant, malty beer.Needs more carbonation.
Tried on 25 Jul 2012 at 02:03
Davros (5342) reviewed
Pilsner from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
14 years ago
4.9/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Pours amber with a small, fading head.Nose shows sweet clean malt, grassy, spicy hops and faint vegetal notes.Flavours are similarly plain, with spicy hops and sweet light malt the main characters, along with some cardboard notes.Body is suitably light.
Tried on 17 Jun 2012 at 16:38
Davros (5342) reviewed
Amber Ale from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
14 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Pours dark amber with a small fading head.Nose shows caramel with very soft spicy notes in the background. Very faint aroma.Flavours are very similar; caramel and soft bready malt, along with a little honey.Could use more carbonation.Pretty devoid of hops seeing as they call this an American amber ale.
Tried from Can on 13 May 2012 at 02:40
TimE (11137) reviewed
Black Duck from Hawkes Bay Brewing Co.
14 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
med brown color. Some what caramelized, brown sugar with chocolate color. Pretty lame stuff.
Tried on 02 Nov 2011 at 08:05