Tree HouseBeersKaikura Tasmania
At the crack of the can tropical aromas from select Galaxy hops lay a foundation of sun-ripened pineapple and sappy dankness. As this golden elixir is given a proper pour, wafts of Sauvignon Blanc and delicate pear from an addition of Nelson hops swirl atop the frothy head.
Leads with pineapple; also citrus peel, peach, apricot, white grape, candy and dank.
On the Hoppy wheel, from Tree House’s own descriptions of this beer.
In New Zealand, only a few major roads traverse the islands, each with a very different appearance. Following our visit to @gladfieldmalt, we had a choice: take the Lewis Pass or follow the coast to our final destination in Nelson for our second phase of hop selection. For this journey we decided to take the coast and visit Kaikoura once again to take in the place that inspired the Tree House beer ‘Kaikoura Tasmania’. Kaikoura is stunningly beautiful, like something out of an AI image generator, but it’s real life. Snow-capped mountains provide a back drop for a tropical surf town in a way that seems impossible. Verdant greens give way to granite grays and finally the hue of freshly fallen snow. The contrast between lush and inhospitable is as beautiful as it is humbling. You may recall Kaikoura from the news a few years back. On the night of November 14, 2016, the serene coastal town was hit by a ferocious 7.8 magnitude earthquake. In seconds, the seabed lifted dramatically (almost 20 feet in some areas), permanently altering marine habitats and displacing countless species. The local economy, heavily reliant on eco-tourism and famed for its whale-watching expeditions, found itself in ruins overnight. Everywhere you look there are stark reminders of this traumatic event, but Kaikoura has shown remarkable resilience and rebounded. Marine life has adapted to it’s new surroundings and the healing process is well underway. It is that resilience that inspires us to focus intently on our work and to honor this marvelous place and it’s people in the best way possible. Our time in Kaikoura was brief, but it’s impact was eternal. Following a quick dinner and even quicker breakfast, we were back on the road. As you’ll see in the carousel, we enjoyed a few Tree House beverages en route, met a couple of blokes happy to observe us fishing our drone out of a tree, and took in the utterly stunning beauty of the east coast of south island of New Zealand. Next stop: Wine country.
Kaikōura Tasmania is a beer that bridges our love of New Zealand and Australia into a singular experience. Imagine Silver Fern merged with Green, with the hop additions dialing up to the juiciest levels. This instant classic is available in all locations today.
