Brew/pub guide

[Ian]

Hi folk,

  I think I have mentioned that we run a B&B here in Picton and of course we get guests from all over the world who sadly believe that Tui/Steinlager and all the rest represent what NZ beer is all about. I do buy some craft beers from the independant breweries in riggers and try to do a bit of beer evangelism where possible. My question is though, has anyone produced a flyer or give-away guide to NZ craft brews and pubs that we could distribute to put travellers right? As we all know, it would be considered a travesty if visitors to NZ were unable to readily procure famed NZ wines, yet the glorious beers we do have suffer virtual 'black market' status. We all know the tied house problems we have, but a guest tap or two in a pub would help everybody. Anyhow, it would be great if there is some sort of guide brochure that we can lay our hands on because it gets a bit long-winded to try and explain verbatum to each beer lover where to forage for good beer. Any tips most welcomed.

Cheers,

Ian

[James P]

I see a road trip from Canterbury.....

[Reviled]

"If you ever made it down this way I would even offer to drive you round all our great drinking spots!!!"

See ya tomorrow Dale ;o) hahahaha

Man, that is an extremely tempting offer!!! I might have to take ya up on that near the end of the year!!

[Dale]

Guys you'd both be most welcome. James if you came though you might have to bring your mountain bike as well!!!!

Mate if you came at the end of the year then I'd take you to the Beer Fete awesome night out 15-20 craft beers/cider on tap just bliss!!!!!

[Ian]

Don't forget Marchfest! Ironically I think it is in April this year, because there will be a brew called April fuel.

[James P]

That sounds like hard work... I thought you were offering to drive me around.. though it's been a few years since i did a pub crawl on a bike, could be fun!

[Dale]

HaHa OK slacker no bike just the car then......
Thought you were one of those extreme downhill sort of guys!!!!!

[James P]

Only if the pubs at the bottom... I ride on the flats....