GABS Brewer: Richard Shirtcliffe from Tuatara Brewery in New Zealand

What beer are you making for GABS?
A mouth-shattering, hop-fuelled NZ pale ale (NZAPA) with surprisingly low alcohol content…!

Does it have a name yet?
Not yet.

Where did the inspiration come from?
We couldn’t drive home after QC testing one night….or the next night…

Do you think it’ll be a one-off or are you considering adding it to the range after GABS?
Definitely adding it to the range. Pure self-interest: I like driving home.

What do you think of the concept of GABS?
Love it! What’s not to love about travelling to phenomenal Oz to experience phenomenal beer with phenomenal beer makers? Phenomenal, really.

The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular (aka GABS) is on in Melbourne on May 23-25, 2014.