Brewtal Box #014 / APR 2019 - TWO KIWIS BREWING CO.

TWO KIWIS BREWING CO. (Girona, Spain)

In 2016, Judit Piñol (Llofriu, Girona) and Michael Jones (New Zealand) formed Dos Kiwis Brewing Co after moving to Baix Empordà (Girona), with the motivation to create the beers they want to drink inspired by the brewing culture of Oceania and with a Catalan touch. In February 2019, they opened their brewery and "taproom" in Rupià (Girona), which they built themselves with mostly recycled materials and paying attention to every detail. And it is attention to detail that goes into each of their beers and everything do at DosKiwis Brewing Co.

Beer: AZTEC Spirit

Style: Hazy Pale Ale

ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) is an acronym for a joint Australian and New Zealand army in times of war. The term originated in 1915 on the occasion of the landing of allied forces that fought in the Battle of Gallipoli during World War I. Similarly, ANZAC Spirit marries Australian hops (Galaxy) with a New Zealand hop (Motueka) in a beer with hints of grapefruit and passion fruit and a light, dry finish.

ABV: 4.8%

IBU: -

Beer: Pacific Pils

Pacific Pils is a modern interpretation of a beloved classic. A unique hop variety, Motueka, gives it a subtle hint of citrus and pine. The result is a balanced, smooth and easy-to-drink beer that, together with its artwork, will transport you to the Antipodes!

ABV: 5.1%

IBU: 31

MAGIC ROCK BREWING (Huddersfield, England)

Inspired by English brewing traditions and the vibrant US craft beer scene. USA , Magic Rock Brewing is the culmination of a lifelong passion for beer. Richard Burhouse (assisted by head brewer Stuart Ross) started the brewery in 2011 in a former family business building (a crystal importer) in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Beer: Inhaler
Style: Hoppy Pale Ale

It is a hybrid between a pale ale and an IPA designed to showcase some of the powerful new varieties of hops of the world, which work so well in modern beers. Pale malt, some crystal malt for extra body, low bitterness, and then six different hops! Super fruity, super ripe, super juicy and super drinkable.

ABV: 4.5%
IBU:-




LERVIG (Stavanger, Norway)
Lervig produces a wide range of beers and combines the experience and creativity of its brewers to produce beers that are accessible, easy to drink and on trend. They love to work outside their comfort zone and experiment!

Beer: Lucky Jack Extra Hard
Style: India Pale Ale

Lucky Jack is produced from 2010, and is one of Lervig's most successful beers. Both Lervig's fans and his brewers had always wanted to make a stronger version of Lucky Jack, and so they started producing the "Extra Hard IPA" version of it, only this time they cooked it with a little more hops. Citra, Chinook and Yellow. It is ideal to marinate it with spicy cheeses, spicy foods or fatty fish.

ABV: 6.0%
IBU: 55

Photography: Italo Morales