Sunshine Brewery

Gisborne Gold

Lager - Pale

We called it Gold because it came first. Part local legend, part New Zealand icon – Gisborne Gold is a lightly hopped drop with a solid malt backbone,… Read More

We called it Gold because it came first. Part local legend, part New Zealand icon – Gisborne Gold is a lightly hopped drop with a solid malt backbone, guaranteed to quench any hard-earned thirst.
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India Pale Ale

IPA - American

Inspired by Gisborne’s long Indian summers, this India Pale Ale is an explosion of earthy pine and citrus over a nutty malt base. Savour the bittersweet… Read More

Inspired by Gisborne’s long Indian summers, this India Pale Ale is an explosion of earthy pine and citrus over a nutty malt base. Savour the bittersweet hit of soft caramel notes and 6 different American hops. Read Less

No Access East Coast IPA

IPA - New England / Hazy

No Access is fun break that peaks as consistently as our East Coast IPA. Powered by a juicy swell of five of the most aromatic hops going around and backed… Read More

No Access is fun break that peaks as consistently as our East Coast IPA. Powered by a juicy swell of five of the most aromatic hops going around and backed up by a big palate built on Marris Otter, oats and wheat. Surges of tropical fruit and lime backed up by an easy bitterness and hazy goodness. Read Less

Stout

Stout - Other

The black sheep of the Sunshine family, this luscious stout is a smooth, velvety blend of chocolate, coffee and vanilla with roasted malt. Rich but balanced,… Read More

The black sheep of the Sunshine family, this luscious stout is a smooth, velvety blend of chocolate, coffee and vanilla with roasted malt. Rich but balanced, this is a brew
that demands to be savoured. Read Less

Mahia Pale Ale

Pale Ale - American

New Name... Same great malt driven Pale Ale. Our home away from home, you'll quickly be spotted as a tourist if you aren't drinking this drop on the peninsula.… Read More

New Name... Same great malt driven Pale Ale. Our home away from home, you'll quickly be spotted as a tourist if you aren't drinking this drop on the peninsula. We still love tourists though, so don't fret! Read Less

Red Bus

IPA - Red

A collaboration first brewed in the UK with Thornbridge and named for both the iconic bus and the iconic Gisborne surf spot. A Red ale base with loads… Read More

A collaboration first brewed in the UK with Thornbridge and named for both the iconic bus and the iconic Gisborne surf spot. A Red ale base with loads of American and Kiwi hops leads to a tropical and red fruit flavours layering over a smooth and satisfying palate. Read Less

Stockies

IPA - Session

A soft sessionable hazy with all the tropical goodness one would expect with a nice herbaceous twist.

A soft sessionable hazy with all the tropical goodness one would expect with a nice herbaceous twist. Read Less

Gisborne Green

Pilsner - Other

Brewed for those wanting bigger flavour, Green has found a cult following amongst locals – and for good reason. Dry and crisp like a Gisborne summer,… Read More

Brewed for those wanting bigger flavour, Green has found a cult following amongst locals – and for good reason. Dry and crisp like a Gisborne summer, big citrusy hops play against each other in every flavoursome drop. Read Less

Mexican Lager

Lager - Mexican

A Mexican lager made the Gisborne way, with a blend of Riwaka and Citra hops and locally grown maize. Crisp and refreshing with grapefruit and citrus… Read More

A Mexican lager made the Gisborne way, with a blend of Riwaka and Citra hops
and locally grown maize. Crisp and refreshing with grapefruit and citrus aromas, it’s definitely worth crossing the border for. Read Less

Black Biere De Garde

Farmhouse Ale - Bière de Garde

Pinot Noir barrel Biere de Garde

Pinot Noir barrel Biere de Garde Read Less

The Pines West Coast IPA

IPA - American

A modern west coast IPA

A modern west coast IPA Read Less

Honey Belgian Tripel

Belgian Tripel

A classic Belgian Tripel with added local Pauriki Honey

A classic Belgian Tripel with added local Pauriki Honey Read Less

East Coast Saison

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Our Trophy winning East Coast Saison drives a fresh, funky and satisfying line of flavour through highlights of citrsuy lemon drop hops and saison spice. Read More

Our Trophy winning East Coast Saison drives a fresh, funky and satisfying line of flavour through highlights of citrsuy lemon drop hops and saison spice. Read Less

Summer Ale

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

We cranked up the aroma and dialled down the bitterness to create the taste of Kiwi summer: a lightly malted ale with refreshingly tropical notes for… Read More

We cranked up the aroma and dialled down the bitterness to create the taste of
Kiwi summer: a lightly malted ale with refreshingly tropical notes for fans of mango, pineapple, lemon – and summers that never end. Read Less

Sunshine Brewery Juicy Watermelon Lime & Cucumber

Sour - Fruited

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Saison Du Brut

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Saison du Brut is a blurred line between hop and vine. Inspired by our Brut IPA it’s light, bright and refreshingly dry with lifted stone fruit aromas… Read More

Saison du Brut is a blurred line between hop and vine. Inspired by our Brut IPA it’s light, bright and refreshingly dry with lifted stone fruit aromas from Hallertau Blanc hops, fruity esters from french saison yeast and a fine structure enhanced by aging in ex viognier barrels. Read Less

Grand Cru

Sour - Flanders Red Ale

Tart, complex and full of bright, red fruit characters from two years spent maturing in ex-chardonnay barrels. Plenty of Brett funk and Lacto bite make… Read More

Tart, complex and full of bright, red fruit characters from two years spent maturing in ex-chardonnay barrels. Plenty of Brett funk and Lacto bite make this one to remember. Read Less

Pineapple & Salted Caramel Sour

Sour - Fruited

A Martha Stewart inspired dessert kettle sour. Technically a Gose, this has seen additions of pineapple, caramel, lactose and sea salt. Some may say sweet… Read More

A Martha Stewart inspired dessert kettle sour. Technically a Gose, this has seen additions of pineapple, caramel, lactose and sea salt. Some may say sweet and decadent, others might say dry and salty… either way, this refreshingly tart ale can be enjoyed in any home. Read Less

Blonde Biere de Garde

Farmhouse Ale - Bière de Garde

Bière de Garde.

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Summer XPA

Pale Ale - New Zealand

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In There Like Swimwear

IPA - Sour

The first beer that our brewer, Dave Huff, brewed upon joining Sunshine and the first Sour East Coast IPA in NZ. A surge of super juicy, tropical hops… Read More

The first beer that our brewer, Dave Huff, brewed upon joining Sunshine and the first Sour East Coast IPA in NZ. A surge of super juicy, tropical hops dominate with flavours of pineapple, grapefruit and mango following through to a fresh and zesty sour haze of goodness Read Less

Light Pilsner

Pilsner - Other

Citra and Mosaic hops combine to create a refreshingly crisp, flavour-driven light pilsner. With subtle lime and lemongrass notes, it’s the ideal brew… Read More

Citra and Mosaic hops combine to create a refreshingly crisp, flavour-driven light pilsner. With subtle lime and lemongrass notes, it’s the ideal brew for kicking back on long sunny days. Read Less

Point Annihilation IIPA

IPA - Imperial / Double

Our 2021 West Coast IPA challenge beer has had a wee makeover. We might have reused the name but couldn’t pass up the comparison with our Martian themed… Read More

Our 2021 West Coast IPA challenge beer has had a wee makeover. We might have reused the name but couldn’t pass up the comparison with our Martian themed beer and the powerful Mahia surf break.
Coming in at a mighty 8%, this classic west coast style IIPA boasts set after set of pine and pithy citrus. A clean pilsner malt base makes way for American hops before the soft sweetness of light crystal malt comes in for clean-up. Read Less

White Fence

IPA - White / Wheat

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Big Brother Hazy IIPA

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

The report reckons large swells and long intervals from a tropical cyclone. Looks like another big hazy is on the horizon! This lean up might be a smooth… Read More

The report reckons large swells and long intervals from a tropical cyclone. Looks like another big hazy is on the horizon!
This lean up might be a smooth jet ski ride, but be prepared for a whole new beast once this hits the palate. Coconut cream and ripe papaya soften the blow of lime citrus and pineapple. Packing flavours so strong they could snap a board, much like this iconic East Coast surf break. Read Less