Southpaw Brewing Company

12/05/2026

This beer needs no introduction.

An absolute Southpaw classic and crowd favourite, the first Hazy IPA we ever brewed and packaged, and still a beer people keep coming back for.

Cool Papa is our US/NZ Hazy IPA. Full bodied, soft and juicy from massive amounts of oat malt, flaked barley and flaked oats, creating that signature pillowy mouthfeel we keep chasing.

Loaded with US Mosaic alongside NZ Motueka & Nectaron, bringing huge aromas and layers of citrus juice, tropical fruit and subtle spice.

Pale, opaque and an absolute thing of beauty.

Some beers come and go. This one keeps finding its way back home 🍻

Available now at the taproom, on our webstore Southpawbeer.com and heading out to selected spots.

09/05/2026

Handpump Unveiling - Best Bitter Release - Baked Spud Van - Proper Pints - Chips & Vinegar - Pickled Eggs

09/05/2026

Home Field // Fresh Hop Farmhouse Harvest Ale 🌿🍻

Part of our Floral Series, a range built to wander off the beaten track. Through blossoms, botanicals and herbaceous detours. Beers that lean unorthodox, unconventional and a little wild around the edges, but still unmistakably Southpaw.

Nothing beats home field advantage, especially when your hops are grown just down the road.

Brewed with freshly harvested Motueka hops from our mates at Bold River Hops, Home Field is our seasonal ode to the harvest. Straight off the bine and into the beer, bringing bright lime zest, fresh-cut herbs and that unmistakable just-picked green vibrancy.

A subtle farmhouse yeast layers in gentle spice and rustic character before finishing clean and dry, letting the fresh hops do the talking.

From field to brewery to you, there’s no place like home.

Available now at the taproom, our webstore Southpawbeer.com and heading out to select spots.

07/05/2026

They’re back! 🍻

Limited 440ml releases for the first time in nearly two years, and the first seasonal releases to roll out of the new brewery & taproom.

A mix of brand new releases and a couple of Southpaw classics:

Cool Papa — Hazy IPA 6.5%
Home Field — Fresh Hop Farmhouse Harvest Ale 4.5%
Golden Glove — Pacific Wheat Ale 4.8%
Punakaiki Dreamin — WCIPA 5.8%
Stablemate — Hazy IPA 6.0%

Available now at the taproom, our webstore Southpawbeer.com and heading out to select spots.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

28/04/2026

Fresh hop season has landed!

Two new releases, straight from bine to brewhouse.

First Pick // Fresh Hop West Coast IPA 6.0%
Loaded with fresh Nectaron, ripe nectarine, peach, citrus bite and a proper bitter snap.

Home Field // Fresh Hop Farmhouse Harvest Ale 4.5%
Fresh Motueka bringing lime zest, herbs and that green, just-picked character. Finished dry with a rustic farmhouse edge.

Both pouring now at the Taproom and select venues.

Home Field also rolling out in 440ml cans from the Taproom, our online store and your favourite retailers.

Here for a good time, not a long time. 🍻

05/04/2026

Live music today at the taproom

Easter Sunday, I'm playing a couple of sets of my originals at the Southpaw Brewery in New Brighton mall from about 2.00pm.

02/04/2026

Easter hours at the taproom!

02/04/2026

Farewell daylight and farewell FTF! Join us for the last of the season.

(Don’t worry though, you can come see as at the taproom over the long dark months as we await daylight savings)

Join Us!!!!! It's the last Food Truck Friday for the season!

It's been short but sweet wee FTF season this year, and while we didn't get to make the most of a full season, we reckon it could quite well be the best one we've had.... why?

👉👉BECAUSE OF YOU, OUR COMMUNITY!!!👈👈

You showed up every week, supported local businesses, respected and made use of our cute wee space called 'Common Ground'.

While we are sad to say see ya for the winter, we are excited that we will be back at the start of October 2026.

Joining us for the final hoorah is:

Kraken Coffee
Southpaw Brewing Company
Pom’s Thai kitchen
Sangkutsa NZ
The Burger Joint
Little German Kitchen

06/03/2026

See you there?

03/03/2026

In case you missed it… these heavy hitters are back in cans.🍻

Available now as 330ml singles and selected 6-packs via www.southpawbeer.com and from the Taproom daily until 6pm.

Landing at your favourite retailers now.