Drag racing's renegades are revived. In it to spin it, they burn out for bragging rights, throwing holy smoke, then floor it ASAP backwards. Tanks are slapped, walls are tagged, lanes are crossed and spectators get an old fashioned spectacle. This bunch was absolutely born to be. Packing big blocks and beasty feet into factory cars is a recipe for volatility. So is brewing with fresh hop cones from an experimental hop variety for the first time. The late-flowering NZ101 hop brings delicious risk to the mix, bouncing off Moutere and Rakau to deliver a wild, fruity, resinous ride.

This hazy, citrus and stone fruit accented IPA with a mellow, soft and silky texture gives a similarly refreshing change of perspective.

This hazy, citrus and stone fruit accented IPA with a mellow, soft and silky texture gives a similarly refreshing change of perspective.

The troublesome original release, named for the problematic first brew day which hugely emphasised its hop bitterness. It's matured and evolved nicely over the years. Big tropical hop flavour from local varieties with strong bitterness from an English hop to honour its origins, all balanced by plenty of malt.

The troublesome original release, named for the problematic first brew day which hugely emphasised its hop bitterness. It's matured and evolved nicely over the years. Big tropical hop flavour from local varieties with strong bitterness from an English hop to honour its origins, all balanced by plenty of malt.

An ongoing series of occasional one off releases inspired by the nice ideas captured in Parrotdog's Lyall Bay Brewery.

An ongoing series of occasional one off releases inspired by the nice ideas captured in Parrotdog's Lyall Bay Brewery.

An ongoing series of occasional one off releases inspired by the nice ideas captured in Parrotdog's Lyall Bay Brewery.

If the sky is clear and cool, and you're very lucky, you might witness a sundog: apparitions that accompany the true sun, an atmospheric trick of light and ice. Parrotdog's own Sundog, a pilsner starring the vivid passionfruit and white wine notes of New Zealand hops, is much easier to find, but just as crisp and bright.

Bright and lively like a parrot, but small and ubiquitous like a sparrow, the Yellowhammer adds a flash of colour and a musical chirp to open spaces all over the country. The way it does a lot with just a little inspires this smooth and refreshing hazy pale ale, streaked with the striking tropical notes of Strata hops.

Aromas of mojito, grapefruit and ripe mandarin across a backdrop of thick oily hoppiness.

Pure Blonde Ultra Low Carbohydrate is a light, crisp, aromatic lager that delivers a superior taste. Pure Blonde Ultra Low Carbohydrate has 80% less carbohydrate than regular beer, and is low in gluten, which makes a perfect alternative for those looking for a lighter beer.