Altitude Brewing in Queenstown New Zealand
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Queenstown’s Ultimate Altitude Brewing
Join us today with Eatt where we discover Queenstown’s Altitude Brewing. Altitude Brewing was born in 2013, high in New Zealand’s striking Southern Alps. View the full images used in this podcast at https://eattmag.com/_4lO2t7fZzSa1/podcasts/71-discover-quee…ns-ultimate-beer/
Conceived over many years by a love of crafting fine ales, the brewery finally came to life under the auspices of Queenstown-bred local, Eliott Menzies who had a desire to share his passions with the world.
Inspired by the varied history, the wildlife, the snow and the peaks of Queenstown and the Southern Alps, he set out to craft something that not only tasted great but captured the area’s essence.
The brewery and its range has grown up over the years and now produces a wide range of award winning beers across many styles.
Varieties like the Mischievous Kea IPA and Powder Day pilsner are lent their names by the local environment and help Altitude Brewing stay true to who they are. This is emphasized by a donation program that means that part of every beer sold is donated back to local charities.
Where are Altitude Beers available?
Altitude beers are now available in most parts of New Zealand but the focus is always on quality and consistency. “people know our beers for what they are – and we don’t want to change that” says Eliott.
Newly opened is a taproom in Queenstown where you can taste the whole range and seasonal releases whilst watching the beer being made.
http://www.altitudebrewing.co.nz/
The next time you are inQueenstown try the mischievous kea.
Named after the most intelligent bird in the world, our native Kea, this is a cheeky, vibrant and characterful beer; just like its namesake. The beer is a complex hybrid, mixing the New World hop-forward and the Old-English toasty and bitter IPA styles.
A judiciously selected blend of four Kiwi hops keep it native. Six different malts and a closely monitored mash schedule give the beer its full and robust body which is needed to maintain balance with the hops. To keep the recipe safe we stashed our only copy in a summit register somewhere in the Southern Alps.
http://www.altitudebrewing.co.nz/
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