Exotic Hops Lure Americans

New Zealand’s “bold, fruity” flavoured hops have been increasingly used by American craft brewers who prize their unique flavours, according to Los Angeles Times correspondent John Verive. “Some of the most popular new hop varieties being used by craft brewers are the pungent and exotic examples grown in New Zealand,” Verive writes. “Nelson Sauvin is a popular variety that exhibits a wine-like aroma and piquant tropical fruit notes; while Alpine Brewing’s sought-after Nelson IPA demonstrates the passion fruit and guava aroma of Nelson hops.”


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Analiese Gregory Opening Tasmanian Anti-Restaurant

Analiese Gregory Opening Tasmanian Anti-Restaurant

New Zealand-born Tasmania-based chef Analiese Gregory, who lists high-profile restaurants such as London’s The Ledbury and Spain’s Mugaritz on her resume, as well as Sydney’s three-hatted Quay and Hobart’s two-hatted Franklin,…