Waiheke Brewing Co. // Full List of our Beer Specifications and Descriptions
Heke Lager
Malt: Gladfield Pilsner Malt, Gladiator Malt and Wheat Malt
Hops: Motueka
Mashing Temperature: 67 Degrees C
Mashing time: 60 minutes
Mashing out temperature: 72 Degrees C
pH of Wort:
Starting SG: 1.048
Fermentation Temperature: 16 Degrees
Fermentation Time: 14 days
Dry Hopping: None
Settling Time: 10 days
Settling temperature: -1 Degrees C
Beer Analysis:
Alcohol: 4.8%
pH: 4.1
Bitterness: 4.3 IBU
Tasting Note
The Waiheke Brewing Company Heke Lager is like a Waiheke Island summer in a glass—bright, breezy, and making you wonder why you don’t live here full time. With Motueka hops bringing in lime zest and a hint of grassy goodness, it's like taking a stroll through the island vineyards... but without the uphill climb. The malt is laid-back, kind of like island time, giving you just enough sweetness to keep you sipping. And at 4.8% ABV, it’s refreshing enough to pair with everything from a fancy vineyard cheese board to that fish and chips you grabbed at the ferry terminal. This is your liquid vacation.
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Harry’s Hazy IPA
Malt: Gladfield Ale, Flaked Wheat, Rolled Oats, Light Crystal Malt
Hops: Superdelic, Nectaron, Motueka, Wai-iti
Mashing Temperature: 67 Degrees C
Mashing time: 60 minutes
Mashing out temperature: 72 Degrees C
pH of Wort: 5.17
Starting SG: 1.053
Fermentation Temperature: 18 Degrees
Fermentation Time: 13 days
Dry Hopping: 6 days into fermentation. Circulating for 48 hours.
Settling Time: 8 days
Settling temperature: -1 Degrees C
Beer Analysis:
Alcohol: 5.5%
pH: 4.2
Bitterness: 13.2 IBU
Tasting Note
Harry’s Hazy IPA is as laid-back as the man it’s named after, the legend of The Heke himself. Hopped with Motueka, Superdelic, Nectaron, and Wai-iti, this hazy IPA is like Harry on a sunny afternoon—tropical, juicy, and always a good time. Think ripe peach, passionfruit, and a citrus blast, like you just dropped your fruit salad into a glass of beer (but in the best way possible). At 5.3% ABV, it’s hazy enough to make you lose track of time, but still crisp enough to keep you going, just like a chat with Harry himself. Perfect for when you’re feeling hazy but still need to show up to work… eventually!
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IPAye
Malt: Gladfield Ale Malt and Gladfield Light Crystal
Hops: Rakau and Wai-iti
Mashing Temperature: 67 Degrees C
Mashing time: 60 minutes
Mashing out temperature: 72 Degrees C
pH of Wort:
Starting SG: 1.051
Fermentation Temperature: 18 Degrees
Fermentation Time: 8 days
Dry Hopping: None
Settling Time: 10 days
Settling temperature: -1 Degrees C
Beer Analysis:
Alcohol: 5.3%
pH: 4.3
Bitterness: 21.9 IBU
Tasting Note
The Waiheke Brewing Company IPAye is the pirate of Waiheke brews, sailing in with a 5.3% ABV and two hop cannons—Rakau and Wai-iti. The first sip hits with tropical fruit and stone fruit vibes, like a mango and apricot got marooned on an island together. There’s a nice undercurrent of citrus and a little pine, giving you that classic IPA swagger, but smoother than a pirate’s sea shanty. It’s bold without walking the plank into bitterness, and by the time you finish, you'll be saying “Aye, I’ll have another!”
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The Dre APA
Malt: Gladfield Ale, Vienna, Light Crystal, Gladiator
Hops: Centennial
Mashing Temperature: 67 Degrees C
Mashing time: 60 minutes
Mashing out temperature: 72 Degrees C
pH of Wort: 5.17
Starting SG: 1.064
Fermentation Temperature: 18 Degrees
Fermentation Time: 13 days
Dry Hopping: 6 days into fermentation. Circulating for 48 hours.
Settling Time: 8 days
Settling temperature: -1 Degrees C
Beer Analysis:
Alcohol: 6.3%
pH: 4.37
Bitterness: 42.6 IBU
Tasting Note
The Dre APA is a vibrant and flavorful American Pale Ale with citrus and floral notes that showcases the Centennial hops beautifully.
The initial sip is bursting with citrusy bitterness, dominated by grapefruit and orange peel. The malt backbone provides a light sweetness that rounds out the bitterness, creating a harmonious profile.
It's a fitting tribute to Andre (The Heke’s Head Chef), with its bold, hop forward characters, lively personality and exotic mouth feel…..
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Pilsner
Malt: Gladfield Pilsner Malt
Hops: Motueka
Mashing Temperature: 67 Degrees C
Mashing time: 60 minutes
Mashing out temperature: 72 Degrees C
pH of Wort:
Starting SG: 1.044
Fermentation Temperature: 16 Degrees
Fermentation Time: 14 days
Dry Hopping: None
Settling Time: 10 days
Settling temperature: -1 Degrees C
Beer Analysis:
Alcohol: 4.8%
pH: 4.23
Bitterness: 23.0 IBU
Tasting Note
The Waiheke Brewing Company Pilsner is basically Waiheke Island in a bottle—zesty, refreshing, and making you dream of a beach day at Oneroa. Thanks to the Motueka hops, you get a burst of lime and lemon like you’ve just squirted a fresh wedge over your fish tacos. The malt? Super chill, like that guy who’s always “just 5 minutes away” but shows up 45 minutes late. At 4.8% ABV, it’s the perfect companion for kicking back on the deck, pretending you’re a local even if you took the ferry over this morning. A smooth finish that says, “Stay for another… or three!”
