On our first night the resort had three local beers on the menu and a ton of NZ and Australian standard beers. Not that excited about standard beer I tried for the local beer only to be told that they were sold out and they weren't sure when they were going to be getting any more. More than a little disappointed I decided that was a sign to drink wine. (Totally not a sin on a beer blog. Wine is awesome in its own way.)
The next day we were visiting the weekly market and although I managed to pick up some Matutu t-shirts there was no sign of the beer. A wander through the main town of Avarua and we came across the local supermarket. It was well stocked and full of tourists loading up on supplies. A check through the shelves and I managed to find some Matutu Mai (Lager). I decided a half dozen should keep me going for a while. No sign of the Matutu Kiva (Pale Ale) though.The expectation was high with all the work to get it. The weather was warm (which helps) and the taste was certainly better than the other standard beer on offer. It wasn't too dissimilar to homebrew lager, which in a way I guess is what it is. Batch brewed in small batches.
Our time in the Cook Islands passed by with no sign of the elusive Matutu Kiva until some time towards the end of the week we decided to check out the Saltwater Cafe and although they had no Matutu Mai they had the Matutu Kiva and it went down well with my Octopus Curry. Much hoppier than its counterpart and as the weather wasn't all that hot on our trip it was the better choice.
Matutu certainly has some more interesting offerings than some local beers I have tried. If you are ever in the Cooks give it a try (otherwise you will have to drink Tui.....)
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