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Waiheke Island Brewery (Brewery)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Waiheke Island - Hazy HefeExcellent1
Waiheke Island - Baroona Pale AleGood2
Waiheke Island - APAGood3
Waiheke Island - Wheat BeerNot Tried0
Waiheke Island - Sawmill NimbleNot Tried0
Picture 1. Waiheke Island Brewery, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Picture 2. Waiheke Island Brewery, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Magnus Greel

Visits Details

08 Feb 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and buzzing with folk everywhere, including a large party partaking in a quiz inside on a hot sunny day. The venue, Wild On Waiheke, which the brewery is part of, can only be described as a theme park for alcohol with the emphasis on wine rather than beer, similar to Alibi (part of the Tantalus estate) almost next door.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Waiheke Island - Hazy Hefe4.50ExcellentI tentatively ordered a pint of this, expecting it to be vile! It was superb, just a slight haze with a tiny hint of lemon, cloves and banana for this clever refreshing concoction.
Waiheke Island - APA5.00GoodIntense hop bitterness for this malty red ale. Misleadingly described as an APA.
Waiheke Island - Sawmill Nimble2.50Not Tried
11 Feb 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime busy upon arrival however a coach load of folk left shortly after making their way down to the main road pick up point. I sat outside in the shade by the side entrance and enjoyed a couple of pints to accompany my superb lunch.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Waiheke Island - APA5.00GoodDitto my previous entry
Waiheke Island - Baroona Pale Ale4.70GoodWashed down my Teriyaki Pork Salad perfectly...
03 Feb 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon fairly quiet just a few groups of folk dotted about. Friendly welcome from the knowledgeable barman who advised me had the brewer been present today he would've gladly taken me round the brewery. Hmm I may have to do a return visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Waiheke Island - APA5.00GoodRich red colour with a malty palate followed by intense Simcoe hoppy bitterness and powerful aroma
Waiheke Island - Baroona Pale Ale4.70GoodGrapefruit with floral notes this dry hopped top fermented beer brewed with Motueka hops made for a refreshing beer that lacked punch
Waiheke Island - Wheat Beer4.50Not Tried

About the Waiheke Island Brewery

The pub sign. Waiheke Island Brewery, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Summary of Beer Scores

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Website.

The pub is found in Waiheke Island, New Zealand, 1971.

Some may argue that having to dodge arrows and clay pigeons on route to our brewing shed out back has kept us sharp over the years. But given our founders set a president when they set up shop in 1998 (when craft beer wasn’t cool) in a shed with no running water… we think it’s got more to do with a dogged determination than clearly defined logic! Regardless, one thing that's for certain is that we’ve been punching above our weight ever since! Still brewed in a shed we relentlessly pursue unique, distinct, Waiheke Island regional small batch brews for our savvy locals and distinguished island guests.

We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 5 different beers and tried 3 of them.

Map location

Postcode: 1971