Have you tried that wine bar that is on a street that runs from the park to the beach...Montrose, I think. They have the odd decent beer and some take-aways. Reckon you could make some requests to them.
I'm not sure what I'll be drinking this weekend but I've got a few nice places to visit.
Moa - apparently we're checking out the imperial stout (375ml bottle v 1500ml bottle) Renaissance - I know there is at least three new beers there I've not tried (their funkelryeizen + soren's 'big smoke' and imperial stout) The Old Bank, Blenheim The Free House, Nelson Marchfest!!!! Mussel Inn
Good weekend ahead with loads of other beer geeks. Just hope my training has been adequate.