They say that good things come to those that wait. Well, we’ve just bottled version 26 of our brown ale, and like Australia trying to attract tourists, we can’t help asking:

Why has it taken so long? Like our other ales, we started with a clear picture of how Mud-edin should taste. We began with a recipe that came close, but finding the perfect combination of malt, hops, and yeast has been elusive.

When will it be ready? We’re hoping our current batch is just what we’ve pictured. Since we condition our beer in the bottle, we’ll know within a few weeks.

Fingers crossed!

Paul & Karen

Well it’s been a busy few months here at Steamer Basin. We’ve been focusing on the quality and consistency of our beer, refining our brewing method and looking at ways to make it more available.

That’s why we’re now excited to launch our online store. It’s simple to use and like us, has plenty of room to grow. Order before 3pm Monday-Friday and you should receive the next day.

Starting this week, we’re also opening on Fridays as well as Thursdays. We’re keeping the same hours, so drop in for a taste and takeaway.

Enjoy!

Paul & Karen

In Dunedin, we’re blessed with time and space to appreciate the small things. From long summer days to cozy winter nights, in town or at the beaches on our doorstep, we’re spoiled for simple pleasures.

Beer is our pleasure and we’re excited to become part of Dunedin’s proud tradition. (Did you know Dunedin was once brewery capital of New Zealand, producing 25% of the country’s beer?)

We’re also excited to make beer ‘the old way’. We love Dunedin’s heritage and by using traditional methods, we feel a link to the pioneering spirit of early settlers. (For Scottish emigrants, ‘New Edinburgh’ really was the end of the earth.)

Of course, we’re not unique in upholding tradition. Some of the world’s best brewers, including Coopers (Australia), Sierra Nevada (USA) and Unibroue (Canada), make beer the same way.

We’re a fraction of their size and reputation, but we’re excited to be making beer in Dunedin, for Dunedin.

Enjoy!

Paul & Karen