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We've got Emersons' red IPA, Oreti Red on tap for a limited time only.
It's got traditional, hoppy floral notes of an IPA teamed with a "fat", rich malt base. Perfect for this time of year.
The Emerson's crew enjoy this ale with some cheese and many people rate IPAs with Thai food. So if you are keen to try the Oreti Red and you are also feeling peckish you can try teaming it with the following Atlas tapas suggestions.
– Blue cheese croquette, roasted pears and mulled wine – $9.5
– Duck in coconut curry with crisp breads – $8.5
And it seems that if you enjoy Bookbinder, the Oreti Red could also be for you. Perusing the web earlier we stumbled as across a blog where the Oreti Red was described by one drinker as "Emerson's Bookbinder...with b8lls!". So there you have it.
Emerson's Brewers Reserve Oreti Red | 6% | $9 pint / $6 1/2
Until next time!
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A Helles (pronounced "hell-us") is a classic, German larger. It's a full-bodied brew with malty accents and a dry finish. Accordingly to the German Beer Institute website a Helles is
"arguably the evolutionary epitome of Germany's more than three-thousand-year-old brewing tradition. In terms of sheer brewing artistry, it caps everything that has gone before it, and nothing that has followed it has ever equalled it."
Wow!
Well, here at Atlas we have a Helles on tap. Namely the Tuatara Helles brewed right here in NZ, as opposed to Bavaria, and hopped with Pacific Jade hops for bitterness and Wai-iti for flavour.
You're not going to find the full-on aromatics of a Pilsner in a Helles. It's just a smooth, tasty, well-rounded larger.
Tuatara describe their Helles as "Crisp, dry, with a little citrus but not too showy". Sounds good, doesn't it? Perfect after a hard day's work (or skiing) we reckon.
Tuatara Helles | 5% | $9 per pint
Food match: Traditionally, Preztels and Bratwerst! But also bacon and eggs. Maybe team half a Helles with an Atlas Big Breakfast for a late, weekend brunch?
We also recommend it with:
– Salt and pepper squid with citrus aioli – $8
– Atlas fries and aioli – $6
...is delicious! And, it's one of our Summer guest beers. It's bottle conditioned and made with Bavarian yeast that's imported especially by Emerson's. The beer has a bready aroma with notes of banana and sherbet and has a pale cloudy appearance.
Weissbeirs are really popular throughout Germany but they are most popular in the Bavarian region, where they are sometimes enjoyed as a breakfast beer! We think breakfast might be a little early for a beer at Atlas...however, you could always try matching an Emerson's Weissbier with some tasty items from our evening Tapas menu.
We recommend:
Asian-style crispy squid with wasabi mayo $9 (GF)
Pea & feta arancini with lemon aioli $7.50 (V)
Chicken & bacon pate with sourdough toast and apple compote $8
Whatever delicious Atlas food you decide on to accompany your Weissbier we're sure you will enjoy this tasty seasonal edition from Emerson's.
Emerson's Weissbier | 5% | $11.50
As always, please enjoy responsibly.
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