WHAT'S  POURING  AT  PB?

Here you can check out our selection of what's pouring at Punky Brewster, along with some tasting notes so you know what you're in for! 

Handpull:  North  End  -  Bitter  Sea  ESB

4.7%
Inspired by our ancestors who travelled across the seas to forge a new life in this land we set about brewing a full bodied strong London style bitter. We combined New Zealand Ale Malt, two different crystal malts , a little wheat , tangy English Goldings and Fuggels hops with our fruity English Ale yeast to create a sociable, sessionable taste of the old country .

duncans  -  yum  yum  yuzu  lager

4.7%
Yum Yum is a Japanese style lager brew with Yuzu - an aromatic Japanese citrus fruit.

Shining Peak  -  O'Carroll's Dry Irish Stout Nitro

4.5%
Born 1844, Dr Patrick Joseph Felix Valentine O'Neil O'Carroll arrived on New Zealand’s shores at the age of 19, having already completed his medical training. While the overall enthusiasm to go under the knife of a surgeon still in his teens is up for debate, Paddy would put his patients at ease with his Irish humour and generosity, becoming a local legend on the New Plymouth medical scene. Great craic! We've brewed this Irish Stout to honour Paddy and his pioneering practice in Taranaki.

behemoth  -  brain  smiles  hazy  pale  ale

5.4%
Mosaic and Citra Hopped. Lower in alcohol than our usual Hazy IPAs and stupidly easy to drink. Like pouring smiles on your brain 

Mcleod's - Forty Acre  Fresh  Hop  Hazy  Ipa  

6.8%
Forty Acre is our celebration of the New Zealand Fresh Hop Harvest! We used fresh Nelson Sauvin green hop cones from our mates at Freestyle Hops in Nelson’s Upper Moutere, flown directly to our brew house & used within hours of picking. How much fresh cone went into this one? More than 300 kilos in one batch!

Fresh & green, expect big, resin-like hop character over a sublime, oily texture with a mouthful of flavour! A special brew for a super special time of year!

mcleods  -  paradise  pale  ale

5.5%
Our Version of an Australasian style Pale ale. Lush tropical aromas of papaya, mango and citrus with a hint of dank. Supported by a light sweet malt character and balanced bitterness.

Parrotdog  -  Bitterbitch  IPA  

5.8%
Our troublesome original release, named for the problematic first brew day which hugely emphasised its hop bitterness. It's matured and evolved nicely over the years, with us. Big tropical hop flavour from local varieties with strong bitterness from an English hop to honour its origins, all balanced by plenty of malt. 

McLeod's  -  Wicker Basket Tropical Sour

5.3%
Like its basket mates, Wicker Basket Tropical Sour is all about fruit! This time, tangerine, pink guava & nectarine mingle ever-so nicely. From its fluffy white head with lovely lacing to its juicy tangerine palate underpinned by ripe guava notes, it's delightfully tart and refreshing. Crack a can, get your toes in the sand and - boom - summer in Waipu is a sip away. 

Brave  -  Witbier

5.2%
Belgian Style White Ale with Coriander and dried bitter orange peel.

Hop Federation - Fresh  Hop  Pilsner  

5%
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Parrotdog  -  Limited Release #24 Coconut Hazy IPA

6%
Limited Release 24 is a Coconut Hazy IPA brewed with raw coconut and select hop varieties, presenting luscious tropical and stone fruit characters along with pleasant coconut notes and a refreshing finish. Breakfast bowl in a beer.

rhyme  x  reason  -  italian  stallion  lager

5.2%
The smoothest European Lager ever made. Be Like Benito the Centaur and Chill bro

Searchlight  -  Embers Amber Ale

5.3%
Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe
Flavour: grapefruit, subtle black tea, jammy malt Mouthfeel: beautifully balanced malt ale

Wilderness -  In finite  Fresh  Hop  Sour  Ale  

5.7%
A fresh hop twist on a beer we made in the past called boundless. The grist is a little darker in colour with a healthy dose of Spelt grains for extra body. We drove out to Okuora farms for some fresh Riwaka as they were picking! Fermented out with a fruit forward yeast strain and blended with a barrel of mixed ferment wild ale.

BEer Baroness - Little mighty session ipa

2.5%
 

Shining  Peak  -  Detained  &  Fabulous  Bright  IPA - Fresh Hop Edition

6%
FRESH HOP EDITION 2025, using Motueka from Freestyle Hops, Tasman, New Zealand.

From 1917 to 1952, New Plymouth Prison was mainly used to detain apparent 'deviants’ convicted of homosexual offences. Fortunately those archaic days of discrimination have long since passed, but by acknowledging our history we can look forward with a sense of pride and inclusiveness alongside our local rainbow community.

This bright IPA bursts with colourful hop character as a nod to our LGBTQI+ whanau. The fresh use of Motueka hops from Freestyle Hops gives lemon blossom and lime leaf characteristics

Garage  Project  - Hook  Jaw  US  BROWN  ALE 

5.5%
Tie one on. Hook Jaw - American Brown IPA. A careful blend of oats, crystal and toasted malts delivers a complex base, with notes of chocolate, chewy caramel and dark roast coffee, deftly balanced with Chinook, Cashmere and Mosaic hops giving punchy bitterness and layers of blueberry, grapefruit and tangerine. You’ll be hooked.

scoundrels  &  rogues  -  evil  genius  cider

10.2%
 

Slight  Twist  -  Cherry  Sling  Brewed  Cocktail

5.8%
A hint of lemon
Bubbly and bright
“Gin” inspired botanicals
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Paradise  -  Prosecco

11%
Paradise Prosecco is a dry, fresh and crisp style of Prosecco with fresh citrus and stonefruit aromas and flavour and a long, dry finish.
Paradise Prosecco has been our best-selling wine by number of bottles sold since 2022. Delicious on its own or when paired with Aperol or Campari in a spritz (it makes for a great cocktail as it is light, fresh and dry).

Peckhams  -  Farmhouse  cider 

5.8%
A complex, wild fermented, vintage cider made in our Nelson cidery from a blend of bittersweet and bittersharp cider apples from our orchard.
Full bodied with subtle farmhouse notes, ripe fruit and a mellow sweetness contained by a tannic finish.
Matured in oak and steel for over 18 months. This cider conjures up oak tables, earthenware jugs and thatched roofs.
We make proper craft cider in small batches and each blend varies slightly.
Residual sugar typically 20-25g/l
Best served cool (7-10C)

Kihi  -  Strawberry Sundae Cider

5%
Treat yourself! Take a sip of this sweet and sultry apple cider that marries strawberries to cream with notes of candy apple, caramel and just a dash of French vanilla to round out those luxurious flavours. Smooth and luscious with a juicy hit of fresh fruit - the perfect indulgence.

Sidetracks  -  Limoncello  Spritz

4%
This Limoncello Spritz is carefully crafted in small batches with Freshly squeezed New Zealand Meyer Lemons & all-natural ingredients. It offers a balanced zesty bite resulting in a mouth-watering beverage.

Sidetracks  -  Alcoholic  ginger  beer

4.2%
Ginger Beer carefully crafted in small batches using real brewed ginger & all-natural ingredients.