Tuatara has launched four new brews: Optical Hazy IPA, Reptilian West Coast IPA, Regenerate Hoppy Pilsner and Adapt APA.
Like a fish stepping onto land, in a first-ever for Tuatara, two of the new brews will be available in a can from October:
The Optical Hazy IPA, 6.6 percent, will have customers relying on all senses to navigate through layers of mango, passionfruit, and pineapple flavours, with thick refractions of Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy hops.
The Reptilian West Coast IPA, 6.4 percent, has a bold biscuit base infused with pine, citrus and wild berry notes.
“The move to cans was a natural selection for Tuatara, excuse the pun, as the can format continues to dominate the craft market in New Zealand. Almost 60 percent of craft beer is now sold in cans, with this number up 46 percent on last year. From a consumer point of view, convenience is a factor as cans stack easily in the fridge, plus they are easy to chuck in a bag on the way to a BBQ. From our perspective, we’re excited about the extra space available for beautiful and eye-catching designs,” said Sam Forrest, Senior Marketing Manager at DB Breweries.
“But don’t worry, the famous lizard-skin like embossed bottles are not fossils yet – they will continue to exist in the core offering and limited, 500ml seasonal releases.”
The other new brews will be available in select bars and restaurants from October:
Regenerate Hoppy Pilsner, five percent, is a golden straw-coloured pilsner with a simple malt base that provides the classic bready aroma, contrasted with bold lime, grapefruit and gooseberry hop notes and moderate bitterness.
Adapt APA, 5.6 percent, is a beautiful light-copper coloured pale ale. The subtle nutty malt base balances the citrus aroma, gentle pine notes and moderate bitterness from the generous use of Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo hops.
