Garage Gold
A New Chapter in the Garage Project Story
Since starting out back in 2011, brewing 24 beers in 24 weeks on a tiny 50L pilot kit, we’ve been chasing one thing above all else: excitement. The kind of beers that push boundaries, surprise your palate, and make you want to try something new.
From that first wild run, to our monthly Fresh releases, and the continual madness of the Wild Workshop, we’ve always brewed with one eye on the future — and the other firmly on the flavour.
Garage Gold is a new release programme that celebrates the beers we’re most excited about, not just because they’re delicious, but because they represent something bigger. New ideas. New hops. New stories. And new ways of collaborating with the people and places that make the Aotearoa craft scene what it is today.
What to Expect
Every Garage Gold brew will be a one-off beer with strictly limited availability. For each release, we’ll shine a light on the amazing journey behind the beer, teaming up with a standout venue that’s created something with or for that beer. Could be a food match, could be a cocktail twist, could be something wild. Each one will be different. Each one will be worth hunting down.
Garage Gold is our way of giving these beers, and the people involved in them the space and attention they deserve. It’s not just about a cool new release. It’s about highlighting the why behind the hops, the brewer, the partner, and the process.
So whether you’ve been following since the 24/24 of day dot, or you’re just now getting into the Gold, we’re stoked to have you along for the ride.
Latest Release
Hazy in the Head
Hazy IPA
6.5%
Art by Sian Hislop
Brewed with Krush, Riwaka, Mosaic, Motueka
First brewed in July 2025
Garage Gold Release number #2
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We’re back, and deep in the throes of winter. But just because something is tropical and fruit forward, doesn’t mean it can’t be made with winter in mind.
Our next very special Garage Gold release is Hazy in the Head. An ultra tropical hazy loaded with Mosaic, Motueka, Krush, and a splash of Riwaka hops - one of the most fruity and flavoursome hop combos there is.
And deep under that fruit basket of flavour is an almighty malt structure holding everything together, giving this beer more weight, more boldness, and more body than your average hazy. Perfect winter drinking. Full. Hearty. Delicious.
Featured Venue
The Craft Embassy
The Craft Embassy, 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City Christchurch
Christchurch’s go-to for craft beer enjoyment since 2018. The Craft Embassy and its GM Seth Hamilton have been a mainstay of the Christchurch hospo scene ever since, and remain today as one of the pillars of great hospitality in New Zealand. They've come up with an all time epic pairing for this release - their menu staple Fish Taco with Mango Salsa. The sweet tropical fruit of the salsa dancing in harmony with the ripe fruit notes of Krush, Riwaka, Mosaic and Motueka hops. They're made for each other.
Now in its 8th year of operation, 'Craft' always guarantees rotating fresh craft beer on tap alongside a fantastic kitchen offering each week. Beautiful beers and fantastic food with views over the bustling Oxford Terrace, and Avon River rustling below. You’ve got 30 taps to choose from here, including four oldschool hand-pulls for the cask lovers. If you haven’t met the hospo OG Seth, he is on the floor to pull your pints and have a yarn pretty much 7 days a week. Cheers Seth!
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