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Boutique Beers

Minimum quantity of 12 bottles per order - can be any combination of beers.

Emerson's Beer

Emerson's in Dunedin is one of the hidden jewels of the New Zealand brewing scene. A range of beers for the real connoisseur. There are over 10 different beers in the range - truly something for everyone. Refusing to filter or pasteurise their beers, add artificial colours or preservatives, or add sugar, Emerson's brews remain natural, nutritious, & delicious! All 500ml bottles unless otherwise stated. Please make orders up to 12 bottles. These can be a mixed dozen of any single bottle beers.
  • London Porter 5% NZD $6.99
    Solid black with a creamy head. Fragrant, toasty crisp malt and citrus hop bouquet. A middle weight beer for all its dark promise, but the hops give it a drive. A trace of sweetness at the end.
  • Emersons Indian Pale Ale 1812 5% NZD $6.99
    Is this the beginning of a true NZ style beer? Pure copper in colour, its big, aromatic bouquet is spiked with hops and citrus with mellow complex malt underneath. A hint of nuts, too. Top class. Goes well with cheese.
  • Emersons Pilsner 5% NZD $6.99
    One of the best around. A tinged bitterness and a nice hint of orange peel flavour. Amazing detail to this beer. Great with any type of seafood, (amazing with mussels and vinegar!!) chicken and spicy dishes.
  • Emersons Old 95 7% NZD $7.99
    Deep amber in colour with a ripe orange and spice and malt bouquet which is also evident on the palate. A strong hardy ale that is wonderful with blue cheese.

Harrington's Beer

Established in 1991, Harrington's Breweries has grown to be a well known award winning brewery with eight bottle stores around the Christchurch area. But now, beer lovers from all over New Zealand are discovering this truly salivating and exiting range of beer that is now fast becoming a favourite for those who of you who are after only the finest. All 500ml bottles unless otherwise stated. Please make orders up to 12 bottles. These can be a mixed dozen of any single bottle beers.
  • Razor Back Premium Bitter 5% NZD $5.99
    Rich malt characters and generous hopping provides the perfect balance and are strong features of this beer. Really worth popping one in the box so give it a try!
  • Finest Lager 5% 640ml. NZD $6.99
    Full bodied Lager. Hopped generously, light texture, balanced bitterness and with a crisp citrus note to finish with. Great drinking with a slice of lemon.
  • Rogue Hop 5% NZD $6.99
    Brewed with organic malt and hops to the style of a bohemian pilsner with our own "rogue hop" to give it an exciting strong yet lingering hop finish. A great one for a mouth feel challenge.
  • Dopplebock 8% NZD $7.99
    Brewed to the traditional style of a strong European lager. Red/amber in colour with a smooth and malty full body texture, balanced out with a subtle hop finish.
  • Clydesdale Stout 5% NZD $7.99
    A smooth but strong stout using traditional European roasted malts. Fermented with our own unique top fermenting ale yeast. Pours well to give a good creamy head.
  • Ngahere Gold 7.2% NZD $7.99
    This is a 'more than normal strength' lager made with a combination of German malted barley and local barley which gives Ngahere Gold its unique gold colour. Nelson hops are used for the bittering process and the final hop addition which comes from the Czech Republic to finish the aromatics. To be drunk with moderation. One at a time on this and please believe us!
  • Classy Red American Pale Ale 5% NZD $7.99
    A great example of the styled American Pale Ale, and brewed with the complexity of using high acidic hops, and dry hopped to balance the bitterness with wholesome flavour. One of our best sellers. Do try this!
  • Big John Special Reserve 6.5% NZD $7.99
    This is a limited edition ale. Brewed especially for Connoisseurs! Conditioned in oak bourbon barrels for one year, it has its own unique flavour and has won enough medals to sink a ship! Big John Special Reserve is a must try for dark beer lovers.
  • Belgium Tempest Strong Ale 6.5% NZD $7.99
    A huge seller for us. Brewed using Belgian Ale yeast makes this beer big, rich and full of fruitiness. Palate is rich and subtle malty. Full bodied sweetness dominates most of the palate but finishes dry with a herbal crisp hop bitterness. Very good!
  • Wobbly Boot Porter Ale 5% NZD $7.99
    There has been so much good press about this beer recently. Porter style ale, brewed in the traditional way with a blend of four specialty coloured malts imported from England; the original home of porter ales. A star of the range if you like this style.

Three Boys Beer

Three Boys Brewery personally tend each small-scale brew, right from selecting the best malt and hops until it leaves the brewery. Their beers are a living product; not filtered and not pasteurised - just as nature intended. Their aim is simple: finest quality beer, finest possible taste. All 500ml bottles unless otherwise stated. Please make orders up to 12 bottles. These can be a mixed dozen of any single bottle beers.
  • Three Boys IPA NZD $6.99
    The Indian Pale Ale was born when handfuls of fresh hops were added to barrels to preserve beer quality when shipping from England to colonial India. It is the same generous additions of hops that allow Three Boys IPA to also survive the long haul, but when drunk fresh you can really appreciate the aroma our special selection of NZ hops creates.
  • Three Boys Porter NZD $6.99
    Such was the popularity of porter in old England that legend has it townsfolk drowned when vats at a local brewery burst, flooding the streets. The Three Boys recreate this legendary beer, balancing toasted malts to give a rich, complex flavour. Fuggles hops maintain tradition while select New Zealand hops add spiciness that carries this beer into the new world.
  • Three Boys Pilsner NZD $6.99
    Three Boys Pilsner is a taste of Europe with a new world twist. Like the pilsners of old, it balances pale malt flavour and saaz hop bitterness. The Three Boys take it a step further using modern varieties of saaz hops grown in New Zealand, which give it that little bit extra aroma and flavour.
  • Three Boys Wheat NZD $6.99
    Three Boys Wheat evokes ancient abbey ales, when yeasts were wild and spices instead of hops were added for bitterness. We use genuine Belgian yeast that with the wheat malt produces the authentic frothy head, cloudiness and huge flavours sought in this wit bier (white beer) style. The addition of coriander and citrus zest really make this beer special.

Waiheke Brewery

Waiheke Island’s unique micro-brewery, nestled amongst the vines at Wild on Waiheke is a must visit venue whilst on Waiheke Island. Originally named Baroona after the iconic Baroona ferry, the Waiheke Island Brewery now features a new range of crafted beers, including Ginger Beer, all made on site by Brewer, Alan Knight. 330ml bottles.Please make orders up to 12 bottles. These can be a mixed dozen of any single bottle beers.
  • Onetangi Dark Ale NZD $4.99
    Rich and dark, yet surprisingly quenching. Brewed with a variety of dark roasted specialty malts to give a full range of flavours. Chocolate and coffee with maybe a hint of licorice. The hops used for both flavour and aroma are the famous East Kent Goldings, imparting a raisiny, fruitcake character to the palate and a warm spiciness to the finish.
  • Hauraki Gulf Ginger Beer NZD $4.99
    This Ginger Beer is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink with a spicy flavour. Brewed on Waiheke alongside the beers, Ginger Beer is made from fresh root ginger, rainwater, lemon juice, honey and raw sugar.
  • Matiatia Malt Beer NZD $4.99
    A deep amber coloured strong ale with a huge malty palate. The use of seven different malt varieties provides an amazing depth of malt flavour with hints of chocolate and toffee. The hops used are principally Hallertau, giving a rich and spicy finish to this hugely flavoured ale.
  • Baroona Original NZD $4.99
    A German style golden beer with a firm, dry malt palate. The use of NZ grown Saaz hops for both flavour and aroma gives this beer a deep floral, citrus character. An excellent brew to serve with spicy food, or as a perfect session beer.

Other Beer

These beers are available to purchase on line. Others available in store include Epic Pale Ale, Mikes Lager and Pale Ale as well as the Three Boys range.
  • Scotts Gluten Free Pale Ale Beer NZD $3.99
    Scotts Brewing Company uses the finest gluten free grains, premium hops, yeast and water - no additives, preservatives or colours. Each small-scale, handcrafted batch is closely tended to, which has allowed them to create a unique clean, crisp taste, making this beer a real standout. A great beer all round and a must try for everyone. 330ml bottles. Please make orders up to 12 bottles. These can be a mixed dozen of any single bottle beers.
 

Buying from Don Johnson's online

  • Delivery:
          ~ Auckland (Albany-Papakura) $3.99 per case
          ~ North Island $7.99 per case
          ~ South Island $9.99 per case
            (case = 6 or 12 bottles)
  • Normally takes one to three days.
  • Minimum purchase 6 bottles.
  • Guarantee: If you don't like it, we will gladly refund and collect any full bottles.

Delivery outside New Zealand

  • Australia: $175.00 per 12 bottles
  • Hong Kong: $250.00 per 12 bottles
  • Japan: $250.00 per 12 bottles
  • Singapore: $250.00 per 12 bottles
  • UK: $250.00 per 12 bottles

This week we've got the outstanding Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir. Fantastic buying. Drop in on Saturday and try it at 738 Manukau Road, Royal Oak.
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