Another beer that I feel like I have seen around a lot but haven't tried is the Pale Ale from Croucher Brewery in Rotorua. The Pale Ale was their first commercial release but they now have a variety of beers on offer. Theirs is a tale similar to many other NZ craft breweries. In the mid 2000s a passion for brewing turned into a commercial enterprise and a few awards later and they have gone from strength to strength.
I picked up a Croucher Pale Ale at the local New World. Poured it out and had a try of Rotorua's finest. Every NZ brewery needs it's take on the Pale Ale so there is a lot of competition out there and it's hard to stand above the crowd. Croucher's Pale Ale has a mellow blend of malts and hops. It is a fitting member of the crowd but doesn't really stand above it. I would happily drink it again though which is probably better than having a point of difference if people only try your beer once.
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