Hop Drop 2026 - NZ Hazy IPA is this year's entry for the Smiths IPA Challenge: a straight-up dynamite NZ hazy built on a light, pillowy grist of pilsner, wheat, dextrine malt and flaked grains, then stacked with Riwaka, Motueka and Freestyle's new Limequat blend. It's all bright, tropical lime, citrus and modern NZ hop character, with that soft body drinkers are chasing. Flavours: Riwaka brings bold tropical and citrus notes, while Motueka layers in zesty lime, lemon drop and mojito-like notes. Freestyle's new Limequat blend fires off fresh tropical lime, citrus and a subtle floral edge. Fermented with WLP008 East Coast Ale Yeast, it pours hazy, drinks juicy, and packs saturated NZ hop flavour from first sniff to final sip.

The legend of Mad Eye has been packed into yer glass with all of the aromas and flavours to tell the story. They say there hasn't been a beer to rival the Captain of Hazy Triples across the seven seas. It's delicious flavours will have ye thinking you're on a sunset cruise but disrespect it and ye will be swabbing the deck!

Split the D takes the Irish dry stout you know and gives it the treatment it deserves. Drawing on Dagda and his endless cauldron, this is DV's ever-flowing well of stout done properly - tight, roasty, and built for repeat pints rather than gimmicks.

Wizardry Vol 2 - Hazy Triple IPA is the latest collab with the legends at 3rd Moon. Dialled up for cleaner balance, smoother drinking, and a fresh hop direction. Think less red fruit lolly, more stonefruit and blueberry magic. It's got that signature big, hazy energy, but it's engineered to disappear faster than a magic trick. Supercharged by Mosaic hop oil over the top of Mosaic Cryo and Citra Cryo, with Riwaka on point to tie it all together.Expect juicy stonefruit, blueberry, citrus and soft tropicals wrapped in dense haze, low perceived bitterness, and a dangerously moreish finish - a levelled-up brew for fans.

The adventure doesn't have to end when you get home. Day Tripper is a low carb beer that's as intrepid as you are. Brewed with a combination of hop pellets and hop oil, for better mouthfeel, balance, fruitiness, and complexity. It's more than just a post-activity refresher, it's a flavour journey all of its own - from tangelo base camp, all the way to a crisp, stone fruit finish line. Enjoy the trip.

Hold on to an Emerson's tasting where ever you go. The beach, the backyard, the back of beyond, or even just your place. This mini bar contains a carefully curated selection of favourites, so you can take your taste-buds on a journey, even while you're on a journey. Just make sure you keep it somewhere cold - this isn't actually a real fridge.

The Orange Roughy's scientific name is Hoplostethus atlanticus. Which roughly translates as, hazy, hoppy pale ale with a tropical fruit aroma, citrus flavour, and malty backbone. In the past, the roughy has been subject to unsustainable practices - completely selling out. Thanks to the hard work of our brewers, numbers are now on the rise. Careful you don't exceed your quota, though.

Released in 2008, Armageddon IPA delivered hop intensity never seen before in New Zealand. It remains a benchmark for the style and a defining beer in Epic's history. It's bold, piney and assertive - for the IPA lovers. Proudly NZ's Most Awarded IPA & NZ's first American style IPA.

Epic BLUE Low Carb Pale Ale delivers crisp refreshment with less than half the carbs of Epic Pale Ale. A blend of Pale Ale and Pilsner malts creates a light golden body with subtle malt sweetness, while carefully selected hops drive its bright, signature aroma. Crafted with meticulous hop sourcing and close relationships with growers, this 4.8% pale ale brings full flavour without the weight.

A flavour-first approach in a lighter, lower-carb hazy format. Soft haze, fresh citrus notes, and restrained bitterness make it an easy-drinking beer that still feels expressive. A lighter hazy option, still Epic.

There's always that moment. You're not looking for anything new. You've known the bold ones, the bitter ones, the loud personalities. Then she walks in. Dolcita. Sweet, not simple. Peach on her lips, mandarin in her laugh, a tropical glow that pulls you closer. You pair her with Cascade, a classic with floral charm and grapefruit bite. They dance. She stays bright, soft, magnetic. She doesn't overwhelm the room, she changes it. And once you've met her, she's impossible to forget.

Full Send was brewed as a collaboration between Epic Beer and AJ Hackett Bungy for the 2026 Smith's New Zealand IPA Challenge in Queenstown. It brings together two brands that have never had much interest in playing it safe. Full Send is a bright, high-impact New Zealand IPA built around Eshcapade - a brand new hop variety from Eggers Hops. Motueka, Riwaka and Nectaron play the supporting chorus, adding lemon-lime zest, tropical lift, and juicy stone fruit depth.