They say its wings bring thunder and its eyes flash lightning, but the thunderbird's intensity is benevolent, its appearance a good omen. This bright IPA borrows its name to give a fresh retelling to a familiar story by keeping things lean, lucid and enlivening. Its dazzling tropical character comes thanks to a hop from North America, where these tales were first told.

They say its wings bring thunder and its eyes flash lightning, but the thunderbird's intensity is benevolent, its appearance a good omen. This bright IPA borrows its name to give a fresh retelling to a familiar story by keeping things lean, lucid and enlivening. Its dazzling tropical character comes thanks to a hop from North America, where these tales were first told.

Bright and lively like a parrot, but small and ubiquitous like a sparrow, the Yellowhammer adds a flash of colour and a musical chirp to open spaces all over the country. The way it does a lot with just a little inspires this smooth and refreshing hazy pale ale, streaked with the striking tropical notes of Strata hops.

Established in 1987, the brand is named after the small Otago township of Ranfurly. A great tasting and refreshing draught ale that is New Zealand

From craft brewing pioneers, the McCashin Family, comes the cider that's unlike any other, combining pure glacial water, the finest crushed apples with fresh ginger and Hawke's Bay lime juice.

Locally grown boysenberries, raspberries and blackcurrants are skilfully blended with a delicious apple cider base to create this full-bodied cider. Its bright purpley-red colour and crisp long finish makes it vibrant both in the glass and on the palate.

Rochdale Classic Apple Cider is sparkling with crisp acidity balanced by the sweetness of tree-ripened apples. Full bodied on the palate, it has a smooth finish with notes of buttery vanilla. With the distinctive taste of apples, this well balanced Classic Apple Cider is brewed without any added preservatives, sulphites or sugar.

Rochdale Classic Apple Cider is sparkling with crisp acidity balanced by the sweetness of tree-ripened apples. Full bodied on the palate, it has a smooth finish with notes of buttery vanilla. With the distinctive taste of apples, this well balanced Classic Apple Cider is brewed without any added preservatives, sulphites or sugar.

Blush is a low carb character with a touch of pomegranate and strawberry sweetness. Fun but wholesome with great taste, Blush is your guilt-free partner in crime for a night out, or a night in, or for those low key daytime catch-ups. Not like those shamelessly over-sugared types.

Ginga's a cheeky drop. With one big fizz for life, Ginga punches high on natural ginger-root and low on carbs, but still more fun than other, pretty ordinary, ginger beers. And let's face it, who needs ordinary. Front and centre of all the best stories - and sometimes the naughty step - Ginga's a bit different, kind of a rascal who packs more soul. Still mature enough to partner you to the boss's party, though. Definitely. Maybe.

Refreshing as a morning in the mountains, Gold Digga's a low carb character born of the golden-apple orchards of Central Otago, deep in NZ's gold-mining country. All rugged good looks and dry attitude, he's a natural charmer capable of turning even the staunchest beer bros into cyder fanciers. Your gran might call him a "nice young cyder". Your mates'll call him an absolute legend. You've struck it rich in the taste stakes. Gold Digga's liquid gold.

Say hello to one fresh unit. Low carb with a splash of lime and grapefruit, Skinny Lemon's one of those bright, zesty sorts with a side of sweet who'll keep you on your toes but make you feel good. Your mum would approve. As would your mates, who'd say Skinny's got a healthy attitude and is welcome to hang out any time. Yep, no sugar-hype or tight-pants dramas here. Skinny's got your back.