Bishop back on tap
Smokin’ Bishop, the full malt lager that had beer connoisseurs around the country thirsty for more last year, is back by popular demand at Invercargill Brewery.
The distinctive Smoked Bock, which secured gold and best in class at last year’s BrewNZ Awards, went on sale this week as a limited winter release and part of an emerging selection of specialty brews, which includes the fruity Boysenbeery released last month.
Brewer Steve Nally said half of the 2400-litre bishop batch had already been snapped up.
“We were confident it would prove popular again and sales are definitely indicating that – it’s only been available for two days,” he said.
“It’s a big beer built for beer lovers and a real winter treat.”
A German style bock beer, Smokin’ Bishop is created using Invercargill Brewery’s own Manuka smoked malt to give a unique character that’s balanced out with the richness of the bock using it’s own yeast.
While not for your average beer guzzler who fails to appreciate the merging of flavours, the challenge of creating original brews like Smokin’ Bishop is what Steve thrives on.
“Brewing is a profession which allows you to experiment with different combinations in the quest for the ultimate beer,” he said.
“It’s important to still have some fun brewing, instead of making the same beers all the time – limited edition beers are the perfect outlet for those ingenious concepts which hit you every now and then.”
Smokin’ Bishop, the first commercially available smoked beer in New Zealand, is available on tap or in 640ml bottles from the company’s Wood Street base in Invercargill.
Invercargill Brewery’s award winning boutique selection also features – Pitch Black, Wasp, Biman and Alpine beers and Nally’s Cider.