Hop Union Brewery

Tasting Notes: Marris Otter & Malted Wheat in the mash give a light colour and a full-bodied mouthfeel. Space themed hops make for an interesting contrast in selection. German Polaris in the boil adds fresh herbal notes and a low bitterness. Old-school USA Comet in at the end of boil add grapefruit flavours with a hint of pine. Galaxy in the dry-hop add pineapple and passion fruit flavours.

Our first seasonal. 4.2%. A few months after the first brew in 2009 it Won bronze at the tuckers beer festiva

Tasting Notes: Do not be fooled by the name, it is not as sweet as it sounds. The Bees Knees boasts a very unique pallet which is greatly due to a small but significant amount of Mexican Orange Blossom Honey. The Golding hops accompany the orange characteristic given by the honey, making this a bitter with a fruity twist to it.

Tasting Notes: Chocolate malt and Oats in the mash give the dark appearance and smooth mouthfeel. Molasses in the boil adds to the complexity of the malt bill. Sabro and Sovereign in the whirlpool adds a Floral-Coconut vibe to complement the Madagascan vanilla pods which are added to the end of fermentation.

Available in Cans & Keg

Tasting Notes: Light Marris Otter and Pale chocolate in the mash give the golden-orange colour. Orange peel in the whirlpool creates a subtle pithy bitterness. Idaho 7, Citra and Simcoe added at various stages during fermentation layer in tropical Orange-Citrus flavours. Bloody lovely!

Tasting Notes: Oats and Caragold in the mash give a light pale colour and a fuller, softer, mouthfeel. British Olicana and Jester hops in the boil add a fruity, soft bitterness. Ekuanot, Simcoe and Citra in the whirlpool and dry-hop add citrus fruit flavours.

Clear, Crisp and refreshing with lots of body and a delicate floral aroma. One will not be enough.

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The ever popular exhibitionist. Perfect for the transition months into the long dark cold nights

Tasting Notes: Full Flavoured and full bodied, curves included! Nutty and fruity in taste with a delightful bitter-sweet finish.

Tasting Notes: Munich & Caragold Malts add mouthfeel and malty biscuit character. Jester in the boil adds grapefruit bitterness. Citra in the whirlpool and dry-hop add the classic citrus-fruit flavours. One to be enjoyed until the last try.

One of our ever growing beers, the HPA is a crisp light beer, a delightful interpretation of a new style extra pale ale.

Tasting Notes: One for those who have learned to appreciate a distinctive flavour. It is double hopped with a blend of American and English hops, bringing about a clean zesty Quality adding to the refreshing yet moreish character.

Our flagship beer and still our most popular beer. A traditional English bitter, at 4.0% ABV

Tasting Notes: Chestnut in colour, first impressions of fresh bitterness are brought upon by the finest Fuggle hops, with slight nutty, caramel undertones followed by a bitter-sweet finish.

Tasting Notes: Golden colour, tropical fruits, zesty grapefruit with a fruity hop finish

Golden in colour, First impressions are Crisp grapefruit with undertones of caramel.

Tasting Notes: The nose is a lemon-sweet mix that works well to entice another sip! A delicious full bodied American Pale Ale much accredited to the 5% ABV but mostly due to the amount of hops added to the boiling process. Brewed with all American Hops Mount Hood and Chinook. Not too bitter, not to sweet, zesty and fruity to the last drop

Old Higby, in memory of an old legend related to the stone family.

Tasting Notes: A notorious drinker of his time, Mr Higby could always be found enjoying his favourite tipple at his favourite establishment. A Premium bitter at 4.8%. Dark red in colour, The higby has an incredible mouth feel. The Brambling Cross hops give a slight berry infusion creating a very moreish premium bitter.

Tasting Notes: Pale Chocolate and Caramalt in the mash give the dark amber colour. Dark Muscovado in the boil adds to the complexity of the malt bill. Brambling Cross in the whirlpool works with the darker malts to add hints of berry fruit with hints of chocolate.

Tasting Notes: Malted and crystal rye give this IPA a deep golden color. Simcoe and Centennial hops added in the boil impart a piney bitterness that complements the spiciness of the rye malt. Citra in the dry hop adds citrus and tropical fruit notes, creating a malty and hoppy flavor profile

One for those long bright summer nights that accompany our mid-year season

Tasting Notes: A straw coloured ale coming in at 3.8% and packing a tasty punch. Hoppy yet fruity. Made with Slovakian and English hops, this combination creates a powerful aroma and a complex floral taste that can be enjoyed the whole night

Keg & Can

Tasting Notes: Light Munich Malt and Caramalt in the mash give a deep golden colour. Northern Brewer at the end of the boil adds noble hop flavours. Talus and Mosaic in the whirlpool adds hints of tropical fruit flavours. A traditional lager yeast brings all the flavours together to create a fruity full-bodied lager. 'Two Steps' - Brewed Like an ale, Fermented like a lager.

Tasting Notes: New world hop dominate the Whakapapa (pronounced Phakapapa). Showcasing Nelson Sauvin, which bestows white wine characteristics. Citra backs up the flavour by adding some citrusy vibes. Think fruity-grapey goodness.