Belgian beers - Belgian Saison (Auckland)

[Karle]

Hi there
Does anyone know where I can get a good range of Belgian beers in Auckland? Is there a good shop around?

I'm looking for a Belgian Saison in particular.

Thanks!

[Stu McKinlay]

www.beerstore.co.nz

or call Regional Wines and Spirits in Wellington (they usually have two or three Saisons).

[Karle]

Great, thanks!

[Martin Bridges]

Galbraiths usually has Saison Dupont in the bottle fridge. Yummy.

And my house has my own Saison du Diable in the fridge. Double yummy!

[David Wood]

Sorry, you're not allowed Saison in New Zealand. DB says so.

[Steve Plowman]

Our Fresh Hop Saison will be on next week:

Hallertau Fresh Hop Saison 5.3%
Saison is a Belgian Farmhouse Ale, famous for its funky, thirst-quenching character. Our version is hopped with four kilograms of fresh hops grown at the brewery to give it some local funk. It pours a hazy deep gold with a spicy citrus and bubblegum aroma. This beer glides across the palate, light and fresh with a soft earthy creaminess and refreshing, slightly sour dryness in the finish.

Stephen Plowman
1171 Coatesville-Riverhead Hwy, Riverhead, Auckland
Ph: 09 412 5555 l Fax: [phone] l Mob:[phone]
www.hallertau.co.nz

[Reviled]

Did the phenolics calm down like you wanted Steve? Was a tasty beer when I tried it!

[Steve Plowman]

It turned out nice, plenty of bubblegum on the nose and its dried right out.

[Reviled]

Nice, gotta love that bubblegum character!

[Martin Bridges]

Excellent - I should be out there one evening in the next week or two to drop off SOBA newsletters. I love a good Saison (tm). :-)

[Karle]

Ah, thank you! I'll try to get out there soon.

[nzbrewer]

that will be $200 thanks Steve, for the ad placement

[Steve Plowman]

Can I pay you in Saison?