Living beer
18/11/2009 11:18:00 a.m.
REAL ale is not a concept that’s readily understood in this country.
Coined in the 1970s by English consumer organisation the Camra, Real Ale refers to beer that has been naturally carbonated by the actions of the yeast in the bottle or cask from which it is served.
The majority of New Zealand Craft beer is force carbonated and then packed in kegs or bottles from which it is served cold. Unlike the warm flat beer of myth, when served correctly Real Ale is gently carbonated and cool making for the most drinkable and satisfying style of beer I have ever come across.
The Townshend Brewery in Upper Moutere is one of a small group of New Zealand brewers who are producing naturally carbonated real ale in both draught and bottle conditioned form.
Founded by ex-pat Englishman Martin Townshend about three years ago, the Townshend Brewery is a classic farmhouse operation with the various aspects of production occurring in buildings adjacent to the family homestead.
The Townshend range includes a hoppy highly drinkable pale ale called NTA, a rich malt accented Extra Special Bitter and an award winning dark roasty Stout called Number 9. The beers are all available on tap at the historic Moutere Inn in Upper Moutere, occasionally on tap at Bar Edward and The Malthouse and in bottled form from Regional Wines and Spirits.
Coined in the 1970s by English consumer organisation the Camra, Real Ale refers to beer that has been naturally carbonated by the actions of the yeast in the bottle or cask from which it is served.
The majority of New Zealand Craft beer is force carbonated and then packed in kegs or bottles from which it is served cold. Unlike the warm flat beer of myth, when served correctly Real Ale is gently carbonated and cool making for the most drinkable and satisfying style of beer I have ever come across.
The Townshend Brewery in Upper Moutere is one of a small group of New Zealand brewers who are producing naturally carbonated real ale in both draught and bottle conditioned form.
Founded by ex-pat Englishman Martin Townshend about three years ago, the Townshend Brewery is a classic farmhouse operation with the various aspects of production occurring in buildings adjacent to the family homestead.
The Townshend range includes a hoppy highly drinkable pale ale called NTA, a rich malt accented Extra Special Bitter and an award winning dark roasty Stout called Number 9. The beers are all available on tap at the historic Moutere Inn in Upper Moutere, occasionally on tap at Bar Edward and The Malthouse and in bottled form from Regional Wines and Spirits.
