Nelson Tasman Breweries and Boutique beer in the Nelson region NZ

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Cheers for Beers
Today, the Nelson region is the only area of New Zealand growing hops, which are harvested annually in March. This distinction is bolstered further by the superb range and quality of our locally brewed beers.
There are a number of boutique breweries that can be visited from the nation’s smallest legal brewery to the first certified organic brewery.
Brewery tours and tastings are compulsory for budding brew masters and beer enthusiasts, as is stocking up on the many styles available locally, including lagers, ales and stouts.

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114) Founders Organic Brewery
115) Nelson Bays Brewery
116) Tasman Brewing Co

Founders Organic Brewery

Famous For: Being the first certified organic brewery in New Zealand. Sixth Generation brewers. Founders brew quality, interesting beers for the discerning drinker. All beers are brewed on location (no charge for sole admission to brewery/café) with the brew house seen through a viewing window. Brewery tours and tastings are available.

Highly Recommended: Make friends with a Tall Blonde, a Redhead or Long Black. The café serves lovely lunches and snacks inside, or outside in the quaint courtyard.

Open: in summer 7 days (for winter hours please phone).

Founders Heritage Park
87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson
Tel: 03 548 4638 Fax: 03 548 4518
carol@biobrew.co.nz www.biobrew.co.nz
Hosts: Carol and John Duncan 114

Nelson Bays Brewery

Famous For: Nelson Bays Brewery produce seven award-winning beers: Draught, Dark, Lager, Harleys, Doppelbock, India Pale Ale and a Pilsener. These are delicious, naturally-brewed beers, which have no added chemicals, preservatives or sugar. The Bays Gold Lager, was judged best N.Z. Lager 2003/2004.

Highly Recommended: Their alcoholic lemonade called Thirstade, and Homestead a traditional dry cider. Bays’ award winning products are available in bottles, riggers and kegs. Brewery tours and merchandise available.

Open: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5.30pm, Friday 8am - 6pm, Sat 11am - 6pm,
Sunday 12.30pm - 5pm

89 Pascoe Street, Stoke
Tel: 03 547 8097 Fax: 03 547 8095
mcgrath@ts.co.nz www.baysbrewery.co.nz
Contact: Peter McGrath 115

Tasman Brewing Co

Famous For: Formally Harrington’s Brewery but still with Craig Harrington at the helm, the Tasman Brewing Company (TBC) is famous for 20 naturally brewed whole malt beers and ciders ranging from 1% Sobering Thought brewed for Lord of the Rings 1st movie thru to Mince Pint Xmas Ale at 8.5%. TBC beer is available at the brewery or any of its Sprig and Fern Taverns.

Highly Recommended: Visit and try any of the multi-award winning range such as Wobbly Boot, Big John and seasonal brews like Autumn Ale or Harvest Pilsner during hop season. Also available are premixed bourbon or rum with cola and alcoholic lemonade, Icebreaker. Tastings FREE. 100% Kiwi owned.

Brewery open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm. Tavern 10am - 10pm most days.

53 Beach Road, Richmond
Tel/Fax: 03 544 8675
tasmanbrewing@tasman.net
Contact: Craig, Tracey or David

Also at: Sprig & Fern Tavern
126 Queen Street, Richmond
Tel: 03 544 4900 116