October
Located in Riverhead, just north out of Auckland, Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant is worth a trip if you’re up there. Dedicated to both food and beer, Steve and Hayley Plowman want to share their love of brewing with everyone. This German-style black beer is a real balancing act. On the one hand the chocolate aromas are sweet and fruity, yet there’s also the bitterness of roasted coffee and spicy hop. In the end, this dark beer is deceptively light.