Tree HouseBeersBright Fine Gold
High above the Wangapeka River and in the shadow of majestic blue rock cliffs, a most scenic hop farm grows the spoils of the New Zealand Landscape. Drenched in select Riwaka and Motueka hops sourced from Blue Rock Hop Farm in the Tasman Region of New Zealand’s South Island, Bright Fine Gold pours an ebullient yellow color into your glass.
A variant of Bright.
Leads with passion fruit; also pineapple and white grape.
On the Hoppy wheel, from Tree House’s own descriptions of this beer.
Visiting Clayton Hops on the South Island of New Zealand was a genuine adventure. To travel from Blue Rock Hop Farm to Battery Hill, you don’t just drive—you ford through the river. And this isn’t just a stream but a wide, large river that cuts between two parcels of pristine farmland. You could choose to take the longer, forty-minute detour around the mountainside, but where’s the fun in that? If the name “Bright Fine Gold” rings a bell, it should. This beloved beer was brewed as a tribute to the very river you’d cross, the Wangapeka, famously mentioned in the New Zealand folk song of the same name. It’s a drink inspired by adventure, tradition, and the untamed beauty of this region. The farm is run by Brian, Glen, and Andrew Clayton—three brothers who know this land like the back of their hands. “The Clayton family has been farming in New Zealand for generations,” they explain. “While we spent years chasing adventure and professional careers across the globe, coming home was always inevitable. This is the life we love—farming, raising families, and building a business around something we’re passionate about. Here, we’re working to perfect the art of growing and supplying world-class brewing products.” Tucked in the heart of New Zealand a ways from the coast, Clayton Hops blends tradition, innovation, and a sense of place, delivering hops that fuel our creativity. It’s not just farming—it’s a lifestyle, a legacy, and an inspiration. @claytonhops_nz #newzealand
High above the Wangapeka River and in the shadow of majestic blue rock cliffs, a most scenic hop farm grows the spoils of the New Zealand Landscape. Drenched in select Riwaka and Motueka hops sourced from Blue Rock Hop Farm in the Tasman Region of New Zealand’s South Island, Bright Fine Gold pours an ebullient yellow color into your glass. It explodes with flavors and aromas of passion fruit, mixed tropical fruit, pineapple, and white wine. It is a shining example of our ongoing endeavor to improve with each successive batch and bring you a taste of place a world away from home. We hope it brings you as much joy as it brings us.
