New Brewer's Reserve launch
For the second summer, Emerson’s celebrates the Dunedin Sound in their Brewer’s Reserve programme. The launch of the latest brew, “North by North” will take place at the Inch Bar, Bank St, North East Valley on Wednesday 25 January.
Please join Richard Emerson and Chris O’Leary from Emerson’s at the Inch Bar.
Bob Scott (The Bats) and Jon Simcock (Inch Bar) will pour the first pint at 4 p.m.
North by North is in tribute to the well known track of the same name launched by The Bats in 1987 on their first album and now one of the band’s classic songs.
Brew info:
Primarily a Christchurch band, The Bats, have strong links to Dunedin and are usually grouped in with the Dunedin Sound bands. Bob Scott, vocals and guitar, lives in Port Chalmers, and often enjoys Emerson’s at the Inchbar. We are huge fans of these guys and we are happy to claim them in our Dunedin Sound Series for an excuse to brew a great classic Czech style Pilsner. The release of the band’s new album ‘Free all the Monsters’ encouraged us to brew a ‘monster’ Czech style pilsner we call North by North after their hit of the same name.
North by North is a wee monster in many ways but what we are most proud of is the long, long, maturation or lagering, we gave ‘North by North’. Long lagering creates a pilsner with a rich, mellow malt flavour, backed up by generous amounts of Czech Saaz hop to provide a crisp firm finish. In the mainstream brewing world long lagering times are a no-no, it ties up too much tank space for too long – brewery accountants hate it! Brewers love it – North by North is a testament to doing something well and doing it right;
100% Czech malt, 100% Czech hops, Czech Yeast – No compromise
We know you will appreciate this Pilsner, try it side by side a typical Euro style ‘lager’ and taste the difference, you’ll see why we are proud of this beer.
Emerson’s Brewer’s Reserves are small batches available only from selected bars and the brewery shop for a limited time.
The Bats:
Formed in 1982, The Bats are a corner stone of the Dunedin Sound and retain the original line up of Bob Scott, Kaye Woodward, Paul Kean and Malcolm Grant.
Their eighth studio album “Free all the Monsters” was released last year to critical acclaim:
"It's The Bat's strongest effort in years...this is a classic album from the band. 10/10" - Volume Magazine/NZ Herald
"Free All The Monsters is everything you already love about The Bats, but its so much more...My pick for Album of The Year to date" - Christchurch Press
"Their Best Work...Free All The Monsters is their most radio friendly track to date and a contender for Single of the Year" - **** (4 Stars) Sunday Star Times
'Free All The Monsters' contains more great songs than any album I've heard in a long time.
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For more info:
The Bats www.thebats.co.nz
