The cool thing about Canyon Brewing is that they always look to break the mould, do things differently and push things to the limit. And that’s certainly the case with this exclusive Beer Hug Brewery Tour™ release.

What better place to brew perfectly chilled craft beer than a place in New Zealand that’s synonymous with very cool – Queenstown. Cardona. The Valley even! The guys at Canyon don’t do things by halves. Their handcrafted, micro-brewery beers live and breathe the essence of the southern spirit of discovery, creativity, and innovation.

❄️The super cool thing about this release is that it contains 6 brand new brews which you’ll be amongst the first in NZ to experience. The super super cool thing about this release is that the designs of these beers are from an artwork competition celebrating Queenstown!❄️

“We invited creatives from around the world to design an artwork celebrating the beauty and adventurous spirit of Queenstown. The plot twist? You voted for your favourite design, with the top 6 earning their rightful place on our cans”. Canyon Brewing. 

Canyon Brewing don’t believe in boring, continuously putting innovative measures into play to challenge the ideas of what beer is and what it can be. 

“Creativity is engrained in our DNA and our brewers love to experiment with fresh new styles, seasonal ingredients, and all the latest techniques. So if juicy hazy’s, crisp pilsners and whack experimental beers are your thing, you’ll love this release!” 

Contained in your Brewery Tour™ pack from Canyon Brewing are the following 7x 440ml plus 5x 330ml brews; 

• ☃️Queenstown West Coast IPA 440ml (6.8%) by Lucaz: A taste of Queenstown in a can — bold, vibrant, and unforgettable. A symphony of hops – Simcoe T90, Simcoe Dyna Boost, Mosaic Cryo, Krush, and Nelson – create a huge burst of flavour. Expect juicy notes of tangelo and ruby red grapefruit, complemented by a classic dark pine undertone.
• ☃️Queenstown American Hazy IPA 440ml (6.0%) by Ella: Featuring the brand-new American hop “Krush,” it’s loaded with ripe pineapple and juicy mango vibes, backed by Mosaic Cryo hops adding sweet berry notes and a touch of dank hop goodness. A final hit of Simcoe ties it all together with passionfruit and pine, rounding out this flavour-packed brew.
• ☃️Queenstown West Coast Pilsner 440ml (5.5%) by Tim: Crisp and clean with a snappy bitterness, it’s refreshing enough for a lakeside stop and bold enough for a mountain vista toast. Tropical notes of Riwaka, Idaho 7, and Simcoe dominate the nose, bringing bursts of citrus, passionfruit, and pine to the mix.
• ☃️Queenstown Juniper Kolsch 440ml (5.0%) by Maddy: You'll feel like a relaxing sail in the sunshine when you slurp back a glistening pint of this refreshing little German number. Traditional Kölsch brewing techniques used in conjunction with unique NZ Superdelic and Riwaka hops combine with a bright aroma of crushed pine needles from a delicate addition of juniper.
• ☃️Queenstown Black IPA 440ml (6.0%) by Holly: Don’t be intimidated by the black soul of this beer, it brings a refreshing bitterness and robust profile, a rounded mouthfeel and a lingering hoppy finish. NZ grown Chinook and Cascade dominate the scene to bring citrus and resin, with a big bad American addition of Mosaic and Centennial.
• ☃️Queenstown NZ Hazy IPA 440ml (5.8%) by Bobby: Riwaka takes the lead with bold grapefruit and floral notes, while Nelson Sauvin brings gooseberry and white wine vibes to the mix. Holding it all together is Nectaron Cryo, dropping passionfruit and peach into the groove. The result? A full-bodied, tropical brew with a lingering bitterness that keeps the good times rolling.
• ☃️Cardrona Hazy IPA 440ml (6.0%): Our beloved flagship hazy IPA brewed for the rad lot at Cardrona Ski Field. A combination of Rakau, Nectaron, Wai-Iti and Idaho 7 playfully bounce on a plump malt body. Overripe nectarine and apricot, with just a sprinkle of bitterness to bring you back for more.
• 🏂Post Ride Beers Pale Ale 330ml (4.2%): With citrus and tropical aromas, this brew brings laid-back, no-frills refreshment to New Zealand’s slopes, surf, and single tracks. Expect a clean, bright, and zesty finish with smooth satisfaction. Made with great mates Natural Selection – because real riders deserve a real beer.
• 🏂Vacation Hazy Pale Ale 330ml (5.2%): Vacations are best served cold, whether you’re in scorching Central Otago, sandy Whangamatā, sunny Nelson or mountainous Mackenzie Country. A refreshingly approachable yellow hued hazy packed with Citra, Superdelic and Nectaron.
• 🏂Canyon Gold Central Otago Lager 330ml (4.0%): A classic German style helles lager with a citrusy modern Kiwi twist. A solid bready backbone is accented with Garston hops and Canyon grown malt. Taste the terroir as you rip into a Central Otago lager.
• 🏂The Front Pilsner 330ml (4.9%): Come and join the party dressed to kill! Our spin on a classic by ‘The Who’, The Front is a traditionally brewed Pilsner with a New Zealand twist, exclusively hopped with Freestyle Hops; Pacifica, Southern Cross and Nelson Sauvin.
• 🏂Wild Thing Cold IPA 330ml (5.5%): It’s time to get cold, hoppy and wild! A deadly crisp body helps showcase Mosaic, Moutere and Sabro. A clean lager ferment lifts layers of peach, coconut and candied stone fruit, all rounded out with some old school bitterness.