COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL 2
We are pleased to have reached level 2 and wish only the best to all our friends in Auckland. We hope you can join us very soon.
Our Taproom is open again for business! Click and collect is still available online and we will prepare your order ready for collection, however it isn’t necessary as retail is available to anyone who visits our Taproom.
All orders made online will go into the draw to win a Sunshine merch pack worth a value of $160! Good luck and thank you to everyone for your ongoing support.
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Gold Winners Double Dozen
$65.00
Gold Winners Double Dozen
$65.00
See DetailsBack by popular demand! The Double Dozen includes our AIBA gold medalists - Stockies and Pilsner.
Grab yourself a 330ml dozen for $65 including free shipping for our friends in Auckland.
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Mixed Can 4×6 Packs
From: $52.00
Mixed Can 4×6 Packs
From: $52.00
See DetailsMake your own Mixed 24 Pack, by choosing any 4 x Sunshine 6 packs.
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Stockies – Session Hazy IPA
From $17.95
Stockies – Session Hazy IPA
From $17.95
See DetailsType: Sessionable Hazy IPA
Alc vol: 4.2%
IBU’s: 40Drop into this extra special sessionable Hazy IPA. As accessible as its namesake surf break, Stockies combines power and depth with a citrusy twist to leave you feeling refreshed. Using a mix of Australian and New Zealand hops, this satisfying beer will have you hanging out for another set.
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Gisborne Gold – Lager
From $13.00
Gisborne Gold – Lager
From $13.00
See DetailsType: New Zealand Session Lager
Malts: Pilsener, Crystal
Hops: Green Bullet, Dr Rudi, Motueka
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc/vol: 3.8%
IBU's: 24Enjoyed in the sun, since 1989.
We called it Gold because it came first. Part local legend, part New Zealand icon – Gisborne Gold is a lightly hopped drop with solid malt backbone guaranteed to quench any hard-earned thirst. -
Pilsner
From $17.95
Pilsner
From $17.95
See DetailsType: New Zealand Pilsner
Malts: NZ Pilsner Malt
Hops: Motueka, Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc vol: 5%
IBU’s: 30
We threw together some Motueka, Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin hops to create a refreshingly modern Kiwi pilsner and the perfect palate cleanser after a long afternoon surfing The Pipe. -
Mexican Lager
From $17.95
Mexican Lager
From $17.95
See DetailsType: Mexican Lager
Malts: NZ Pilsner Malt. Gisborne Maize
Hops: Riwaka and Citra
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc vol: 5%
IBU’s: 30A Mexican lager made the Gisborne way, with a blend of Riwaka and Citra hops and locally grown maize. Crisp and refreshing with grapefruit and citrus aromas, it’s definitely worth crossing the border for.
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Summer XPA
$17.95
Summer XPA
$17.95
See DetailsType: Extra Pale Ale
Malts: Gladfield Pilsner
Hops: Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc vol: 4.5%
IBU’s: 30We cranked up the aroma and dialled down the bitterness to create the taste of Kiwi summer: a lightly malted ale with refreshingly tropical notes for fans of mango, pineapple, lemon – and summers that never end.
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Pale Ale
From $17.95
Pale Ale
From $17.95
See DetailsType: Pale Ale
Malts: American Ale, Caramalt and Carahell
Hops: Mosaic, Simcoe and Nelson Sauvin
Serve at: 6-8°C
Alc vol: 5%
IBU’s: 50If you like medium bodied, easy to drink, golden pale ales, this one’s for you. Tropical fruit aromas over a sweet malt base makes this a go-to beer for every occasion.
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Stout
From $17.95
Stout
From $17.95
See DetailsThe black sheep of the Sunshine family, this luscious stout is a smooth, velvety blend of chocolate, coffee and vanilla with roasted malt. Rich but balanced, this is a brew that demands to be savoured.
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East Coast Saison
$95.90
East Coast Saison
$95.90
See DetailsTraditional Saison
Trophy winner “Best European Ale” NZ Brewers Guild Awards. East Coast Saison is a classic Belgium farmhouse ale. The use of oats and wheat in the mash and a Belgium Saison yeast have developed a fresh, funky and full palate.
True to style it is spicey with cirtus tones that are enhanced by the use of Lemon Drop hops.ABV: 6.5%
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Land of the Rising Saison
$107.90
Land of the Rising Saison
$107.90
See DetailsJapanese style Saison
Sunshine meets the land of the rising sun. A fully flavoured spicy Saison with citrus and orange blossom notes and flavour.We have added Yuzu and the noble Japanese hop Sorachi Ace to intensify the citrus notes with bright lemony overtones and hints of dill. Kanpai!!
ABV: 7%
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Saison du Brut
$107.90
Saison du Brut
$107.90
See DetailsDry Saison aged in ex-Viognier Barrels.
A blurred line between hop and vine, Saison du Brut is light, bright and refreshingly dry.Saison esters overlay stone fruit aromas and vinuos characters from aging in viognier barrels
ABV: 7%
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No Access – Hazy East Coast IPA
$95.90
No Access – Hazy East Coast IPA
$95.90
See DetailsThe First of the East Coast IPA series. No Access is a solid and consistent
peaking wave.A mash of barley, oats and wheat give a solid palate weight to allow the juicy
swell of 3 aromatic hops to peak explosively in unison. Surges of tropical fruit
and lime lead through to an easy bitterness and hazy goodness.ABV: 6%
IBU: 24 -
Pines – West Coast IPA
$95.90
Pines – West Coast IPA
$95.90
See DetailsOne of Wainui’s legendary breaks. Pines on the palate hits hard and fast with
barrels of hop bitterness and a depth of pine resin, pineallpe and citrus
flavours.It finishes dry, crisp and leaves you with a keen thirst for more.
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 50 -
Red Bus – Red Hazy IPA
$95.90
Red Bus – Red Hazy IPA
$95.90
See DetailsA Makorori Beach Break. Red Bus was originally a collaboration brew with
Thornbridge Brewery in the UK.A mash of caramalts, oats and wheat delivers a solid palate whack with
toffee flavours predominant. Peeling this beer back delivers honeydew
melon, apricot and tropical notes, which come at you from all directions.
A perfectly balanced beer with a low bitterness.ABV: 6%
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White Fence – White IPA
$95.90
White Fence – White IPA
$95.90
See DetailsWhite Fence explores the blending of two great styles, a hazy IPA and a
Belgian wheat beer.Notes of citrus and Lemongrass alongside Belgian yeast esters lift from the
glass and play on the palate as the yeast helps work the Vienna and wheat
malts into an ale of great complexity and flavour.ABV: 6%
IBU: 30 -
Gisborne Green – Pilsner
$33.90
Gisborne Green – Pilsner
$33.90
See DetailsType: New Zealand Pilsner
Malts: Pilsener, Crystal
Hops: Green Bullet, Dr Rudi, Motueka
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc/vol: 4.8%
IBU's: 31Brewed for those wanting bigger flavour, Green has found a cult following amongst locals – and for good reason. Dry and crisp like a Gisborne summer, big citrusy hops play against each other in every flavoursome drop.
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Light Pilsner
From $15.95
Light Pilsner
From $15.95
See DetailsType: Low Alcohol Pilsner
Malts: NZ Pilsner, Vienna and Rolled Oats
Hops: Galaxy and Citra
Serve at: 5°C
Alc vol: 2.4%
IBU’s: 25Citra and Mosaic hops combine to create a refreshingly crisp, flavour-driven light pilsner. With subtle lime and lemongrass notes, it’s the ideal brew for kicking back on long sunny days.
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India Pale Ale
From $19.95
India Pale Ale
From $19.95
See DetailsType: India Pale Ale
Malts: Pilsner, Toffee, Vienna and Caragold
Hops: Cascade, Mosaic, Columbus, Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial
Serve at: 6-8°C
Alc vol: 6%
IBU’s: 60
Awards: Bronze Medal - Australian International Beer Awards, 2017Inspired by Gisborne’s long Indian summers, this India Pale Ale is an explosion of earthy pine and citrus over a nutty malt base. Savour the bittersweet hit of soft caramel notes and 6 different American hops.
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East Coast Surf Series T-Shirts
$45.00
East Coast Surf Series T-Shirts
$45.00
See DetailsYour favourite beers and surf breaks on a tee.
Grab yourself a piece of Gisborne.
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Growler 1.89l
$25.00
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Sunshine T-Shirt
From $39.00
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India Pale Ale
From $19.95India Pale Ale
From $19.95
See DetailsType: India Pale Ale
Malts: Pilsner, Toffee, Vienna and Caragold
Hops: Cascade, Mosaic, Columbus, Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial
Serve at: 6-8°C
Alc vol: 6%
IBU’s: 60
Awards: Bronze Medal - Australian International Beer Awards, 2017Inspired by Gisborne’s long Indian summers, this India Pale Ale is an explosion of earthy pine and citrus over a nutty malt base. Savour the bittersweet hit of soft caramel notes and 6 different American hops.
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Light Pilsner
From $15.95Light Pilsner
From $15.95
See DetailsType: Low Alcohol Pilsner
Malts: NZ Pilsner, Vienna and Rolled Oats
Hops: Galaxy and Citra
Serve at: 5°C
Alc vol: 2.4%
IBU’s: 25Citra and Mosaic hops combine to create a refreshingly crisp, flavour-driven light pilsner. With subtle lime and lemongrass notes, it’s the ideal brew for kicking back on long sunny days.
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Stout
From $17.95Stout
From $17.95
See DetailsThe black sheep of the Sunshine family, this luscious stout is a smooth, velvety blend of chocolate, coffee and vanilla with roasted malt. Rich but balanced, this is a brew that demands to be savoured.
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Pale Ale
From $17.95Pale Ale
From $17.95
See DetailsType: Pale Ale
Malts: American Ale, Caramalt and Carahell
Hops: Mosaic, Simcoe and Nelson Sauvin
Serve at: 6-8°C
Alc vol: 5%
IBU’s: 50If you like medium bodied, easy to drink, golden pale ales, this one’s for you. Tropical fruit aromas over a sweet malt base makes this a go-to beer for every occasion.
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Summer XPA
$17.95Summer XPA
$17.95
See DetailsType: Extra Pale Ale
Malts: Gladfield Pilsner
Hops: Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc vol: 4.5%
IBU’s: 30We cranked up the aroma and dialled down the bitterness to create the taste of Kiwi summer: a lightly malted ale with refreshingly tropical notes for fans of mango, pineapple, lemon – and summers that never end.
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Mexican Lager
From $17.95Mexican Lager
From $17.95
See DetailsType: Mexican Lager
Malts: NZ Pilsner Malt. Gisborne Maize
Hops: Riwaka and Citra
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc vol: 5%
IBU’s: 30A Mexican lager made the Gisborne way, with a blend of Riwaka and Citra hops and locally grown maize. Crisp and refreshing with grapefruit and citrus aromas, it’s definitely worth crossing the border for.
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Pilsner
From $17.95Pilsner
From $17.95
See DetailsType: New Zealand Pilsner
Malts: NZ Pilsner Malt
Hops: Motueka, Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc vol: 5%
IBU’s: 30
We threw together some Motueka, Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin hops to create a refreshingly modern Kiwi pilsner and the perfect palate cleanser after a long afternoon surfing The Pipe. -
Stockies – Session Hazy IPA
From $17.95Stockies – Session Hazy IPA
From $17.95
See DetailsType: Sessionable Hazy IPA
Alc vol: 4.2%
IBU’s: 40Drop into this extra special sessionable Hazy IPA. As accessible as its namesake surf break, Stockies combines power and depth with a citrusy twist to leave you feeling refreshed. Using a mix of Australian and New Zealand hops, this satisfying beer will have you hanging out for another set.
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Gisborne Gold – Lager
From $13.00Gisborne Gold – Lager
From $13.00
See DetailsType: New Zealand Session Lager
Malts: Pilsener, Crystal
Hops: Green Bullet, Dr Rudi, Motueka
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc/vol: 3.8%
IBU's: 24Enjoyed in the sun, since 1989.
We called it Gold because it came first. Part local legend, part New Zealand icon – Gisborne Gold is a lightly hopped drop with solid malt backbone guaranteed to quench any hard-earned thirst. -
Gisborne Green – Pilsner
$33.90Gisborne Green – Pilsner
$33.90
See DetailsType: New Zealand Pilsner
Malts: Pilsener, Crystal
Hops: Green Bullet, Dr Rudi, Motueka
Serve at: 5-7 °C
Alc/vol: 4.8%
IBU's: 31Brewed for those wanting bigger flavour, Green has found a cult following amongst locals – and for good reason. Dry and crisp like a Gisborne summer, big citrusy hops play against each other in every flavoursome drop.
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East Coast Saison
$95.90East Coast Saison
$95.90
See DetailsTraditional Saison
Trophy winner “Best European Ale” NZ Brewers Guild Awards. East Coast Saison is a classic Belgium farmhouse ale. The use of oats and wheat in the mash and a Belgium Saison yeast have developed a fresh, funky and full palate.
True to style it is spicey with cirtus tones that are enhanced by the use of Lemon Drop hops.ABV: 6.5%
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Land of the Rising Saison
$107.90Land of the Rising Saison
$107.90
See DetailsJapanese style Saison
Sunshine meets the land of the rising sun. A fully flavoured spicy Saison with citrus and orange blossom notes and flavour.We have added Yuzu and the noble Japanese hop Sorachi Ace to intensify the citrus notes with bright lemony overtones and hints of dill. Kanpai!!
ABV: 7%
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Saison du Brut
$107.90Saison du Brut
$107.90
See DetailsDry Saison aged in ex-Viognier Barrels.
A blurred line between hop and vine, Saison du Brut is light, bright and refreshingly dry.Saison esters overlay stone fruit aromas and vinuos characters from aging in viognier barrels
ABV: 7%
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No Access – Hazy East Coast IPA
$95.90No Access – Hazy East Coast IPA
$95.90
See DetailsThe First of the East Coast IPA series. No Access is a solid and consistent
peaking wave.A mash of barley, oats and wheat give a solid palate weight to allow the juicy
swell of 3 aromatic hops to peak explosively in unison. Surges of tropical fruit
and lime lead through to an easy bitterness and hazy goodness.ABV: 6%
IBU: 24 -
Pines – West Coast IPA
$95.90Pines – West Coast IPA
$95.90
See DetailsOne of Wainui’s legendary breaks. Pines on the palate hits hard and fast with
barrels of hop bitterness and a depth of pine resin, pineallpe and citrus
flavours.It finishes dry, crisp and leaves you with a keen thirst for more.
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 50 -
Red Bus – Red Hazy IPA
$95.90Red Bus – Red Hazy IPA
$95.90
See DetailsA Makorori Beach Break. Red Bus was originally a collaboration brew with
Thornbridge Brewery in the UK.A mash of caramalts, oats and wheat delivers a solid palate whack with
toffee flavours predominant. Peeling this beer back delivers honeydew
melon, apricot and tropical notes, which come at you from all directions.
A perfectly balanced beer with a low bitterness.ABV: 6%
-
White Fence – White IPA
$95.90White Fence – White IPA
$95.90
See DetailsWhite Fence explores the blending of two great styles, a hazy IPA and a
Belgian wheat beer.Notes of citrus and Lemongrass alongside Belgian yeast esters lift from the
glass and play on the palate as the yeast helps work the Vienna and wheat
malts into an ale of great complexity and flavour.ABV: 6%
IBU: 30
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Gold Winners Double Dozen
$65.00Gold Winners Double Dozen
$65.00
See DetailsBack by popular demand! The Double Dozen includes our AIBA gold medalists - Stockies and Pilsner.
Grab yourself a 330ml dozen for $65 including free shipping for our friends in Auckland.
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Mixed Can 4×6 Packs
From: $52.00Mixed Can 4×6 Packs
From: $52.00
See DetailsMake your own Mixed 24 Pack, by choosing any 4 x Sunshine 6 packs.
SUBSCRIPTION BOXES COMING SOON!
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East Coast Surf Series T-Shirts
$45.00East Coast Surf Series T-Shirts
$45.00
See DetailsYour favourite beers and surf breaks on a tee.
Grab yourself a piece of Gisborne.
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Growler 1.89l
$25.00 -
Sunshine T-Shirt
From $39.00
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