Our Range of Beers
The hallmark of an Emerson’s is the intensity of flavour. Savour the flavours and aromas.Celebrate the brewer’s art; from the dark, dry and mellow London Porter to the distinctive, spicy and effervescent Weissbier. Emerson’s has a beer for every occasion and palate, suited as thirst quenchers, social relaxants and restoratives after work or exercise.CORE RANGE |
Pilsner A ‘Kiwi Classic’, Pilsner is a showcase for Nelson grown Riwaka hops.Its overt fruitiness begs comparison with Marlborough’s world-beating Sauvignon Blancs. Emerson’s Pilsner oozes citrus and passionfruit aromas and flavours. The beer’s palate shows a hint of early malt sweetness but develops a lengthy dry finish. Serve: 5 – 7 C. Style: Pilsner. ABV 4.9% |
1812 Pale Ale One of New Zealand’s first new generation pale ales and now something of a classic, Emerson’s 1812 is all about balance. Pouring a bright amber hue beneath a deep cream coloured head, the aroma hints at caramel and dark toffee balanced with a light citrusy fruitiness. Medium bodied, the palate first offers a marmalade-like combination of ripe citrus and caramelised malts before resiny hops come to the fore and lead into a lingering dry finish. Serve 8 – 10° C. Style: India Pale Ale. ABV 4.9% |
Bookbinder A wonderfully drinkable interpretation of a classic English ale. Bookbinder Bitter is a blend of four malts combined with two classic Nelson grown European hops (Fuggles and Riwaka). The beer pours an attractive reddish brown, with a cream coloured head. Bookbinder Bitter has a sweet, perfumey, malt and hop aroma with a soft, malty, fruit and vinous palate that is both full flavoured and refreshing with a long, gently drying finish. Serve 6 – 8° C. Style: Ordinary Bitter. ABV 3.7% |
London Porter Porter is the oldest commercially brewed style. Dark, dry and mellow with some hop characteristics, it was the favourite tipple of London’s porters. London Porter pours a deep brown colour with reddish tints, and the aroma is toasty, with a hint of sweetness and some earthy hop notes. Firm-bodied, but not heavy, with a creamy texture, the dryish palate is full of roasted malt, coffeeish notes and a sustained bitterness. Serve 8 – 10° C. Style: Porter. ABV 4.9%. |
WHEAT BEERS |
WeissBier Summer release Serve 4-8° C. Style: Bavarian Hefeweizen. ABV 5.0% |
Dunkel Winter release Serve 6 – 8° C. Style: South German dark wheat. ABV 6.3% SOLD OUT, BACK IN WINTER 2012 |
Weizenbock Seasonal Release: August |
LIMITED & SEASONAL RELEASES |
Brewer's Reserve This beer changes often. It is a chance for our brewers to try new styles and ingredients. |
Taieri George Seasonal Release: 6 March This exquisite spiced ale, released annually and brewed with the addition of three spices and organic clover honey from Central Otago is bottle-conditioned prior to release on March 6th every year. Cinnamon and nutmeg notes are evident in the aroma and on the palette with the combination of spices evoking flavours reminiscent of hot-cross buns. Serve 8-10° C. Style: Spice Ale. ABV 6.8 %SOLD OUT, BACK 6 MARCH 2012 |
JP Seasonal release: June JP 2011 A traditional Belgian style Tripel showcasing NZ hops and malt. Subtle apple and spice with a luscious “caramello” finish. Serve at 8 – 10°C. 9.0% ABV Food Matches: Salty blue cheese, mussels, salmon. SOLD OUT |
Emerson’s Southern Clam Stout WINTER RELEASEA celebration of Southern flavours brewed in conjunction with Southern Clams Ltd. The beer has a dark tawny brown head and a subtle creamy roasty aroma with a hint of vanilla and ocean briny characters. Complex dark roasted characters prevail with more briny notes developing as you delve further into the pint glass. Best served at 5 – 7 ° C. 6% ABV 2011 VINTAGE SOLD OUT |
Product info:Our cartons hold twelve bottles. Each bottle is 500 ml. |