Fork and Brewer

24/08/2026

Did you know that we brewed a bespoke, limited-edition koji-infused rice ale specifically for brining our Visa Wellington On a Plate 'Heard It Thru The Grain Brine' chicken burger?

Jimmy Eat World was brewed for our Head Chef Jimmy to brine the chicken for his awesome entry for August's Burger Wellington competition. We didn't have it listed on the menu, and only those who were in the know knew to ask for a cheeky taster!

While we may have said a fond farewell to our burger this weekend, Jimmy Eat World will be pouring from the taps for just a little longer, as we polish off the last ever keg in existence (we've also now added it to our tap list, just to make life a little easier for everyone!)

Jimmy Eat World is our take on a Koji / Ginjo Beer, a style that blends the fermentation styles of beer and traditional Japanese sake. With sake yeast shared by Kengo Saito from Japan's Yellow Monkey Brewing this beer-sake hybrid exhibits a light, crisp malt profile with subtle umami depth and savoury undertones, a hint of citrus and a refreshing dry finish

We even welcomed Kengo and Hiroki from Yellow Monkey to the brewery today to give it a try – and to get on the tools for an exciting forthcoming collab... 👀

So, now you've heard...get in quick, cause once it's gone, it's gone forever!

18/08/2026

In town for Beervana this weekend? Make sure you swing by Fork for a couple – we've got special releases, returning guest taps, food deals, and even a bonus day of drinking... 🍻🍔

➡️ Swipe through to see what's coming up!

Thursday sees the curtain call of this year's The Malthouse West Coast IPA Challenge, with fresh kegs of the Judges Winner (Neck Of The Woods) and Runner-Up (Garage Project) pouring alongside plenty of other favourites from an incredibly strong year. Get ready for the final bow!

Plus...

We're also releasing a brand new beer for First Pour Thursday!

'Without A Trace' (4.5%) is a rich Kentucky Bourbon & Vanilla Porter exhibiting dark roasted malt character, notes of sweet vanilla, caramel bourbon and a touch of oak, and finishing smooth and warming without a trace of alcohol burn

Friday and Saturday sees the hoppiest beer event in Aotearoa return to the cake tin! And seeing as you're gonna need a feed to soak up all those Beervana beers once you're back in town, we'll have a couple of specials available at the brewery running all weekend

And we're opening on Sunday from 12-5pm – don't hang around, it'll be your last chance to try our awesome Visa Wellington On a Plate burger!

11/08/2026

Now THAT'S a cross-section 🤤

Juicy, tender free-range chicken thigh, brined in a bespoke, limited edition koji and sake yeast rice ale, rolled in a crispy cornflake coating.

Soy and sesame slaw.

Pickled cucumber, carrot and red onion.

Crushed toasted peanuts.

Charred corn.

Coriander-lime salsa.

Smoked pineapple and mandarin aioli.

All served in a lightly toasted milk bap, with fries and ketchup on the side.

Our Visa Wellington On a Plate burger is a hefty one this year! It's all yours for $28, or $38 with a can of Double Vision Brewing Chillax XPA



(p s. there's a hot sauce option too, if you know how to ask for it... 🥵🌶️🔥)

10/08/2026

🌟 WOAP Week 2 is here! 🌟

We heard through the grapevine that plenty of you have been digging our Visa Wellington On a Plate burger this year – especially those who've been asking for it "just how Jimmy likes it" 🤔🌶️🔥

Heard It Thru The Grain Brine is a free-range chicken thigh brined in a bespoke, limited edition Fork & Brewer koji rice ale brewed using sake yeast, before being rolled in a crispy cornflake coating. It's topped with soy and sesame coleslaw, pickled cucumber and carrot, pickled red onion, crushed toasted peanuts, charred corn, coriander-lime salsa, and drizzled with smoked pineapple and mandarin aioli, all served in a soft milk bap

$28 with shoestring fries and ketchup on the side – or $38 when paired with a can of Double Vision Brewing Chillax XPA

The sun's out on our deck for the first time in forever, perfect time to come get a burger, we reckon!

07/08/2026

Have you heard? 🤫

It's only Day 5 of Visa Wellington On a Plate and plenty of you have already been paying attention to the rumours about our entry for this year's competition: a chicken burger with more than a few secrets to share...

Heard It Thru The Grain Brine is a free-range chicken thigh brined in a bespoke, limited edition Fork & Brewer koji rice ale brewed using sake yeast, before being rolled in a crispy cornflake coating. It's topped with soy and sesame coleslaw, pickled cucumber and carrot, pickled red onion, crushed toasted peanuts, charred corn, coriander-lime salsa, and drizzled with smoked pineapple and mandarin aioli. Served in a soft milk bap, with shoestring fries and ketchup on the side. Whew, that's a mouthful – and so is our biiiiig burger!

$28, or $38 paired with a can of Double Vision Brewing Chillax XPA

Like it hot? Ask for your burger "just how Jimmy likes it" and we'll do the rest 🌶️🔥

30/07/2026

Christmas Eve. New Year's Eve. Birthday Eve. The night before you go on the holiday of a lifetime.

Imagine the excitement you feel on all of those occasions, all rolled into one, and multiplied by 19 – that's just about approaching the excitement we're feeling on the eve of the 19th annual Malthouse West Coast IPA Challenge!

Our entry this year – You And Me (But Mostly Me) – is brewed in collaboration with North End Brewing, and also with newcomers Proper Gator Brewing. Because every hero needs a sidekick. Every captain needs a mate. And every brewer needs another brewer to stand next to them and say "you've done an awesome job, Brayden!" while brewing a beer that's definitely gonna change the world forever.

Dominant citrus on the nose leads to an earthy, floral character on the palate and a fresh, pine-needle finish. We're stoked for you to try it – on tap from midday tomorrow!

21/07/2026

❄️ Cold Winter Nights 🤝 Hot Mulled Wine 🔥

Mulled in house and fortified with spiced rum for an extra boozy kick 🍷

$13

14/07/2026

Our next First Pour Thursday is almost upon us, and we've got three new beers lined up for you lovely lot – including one that just picked up a silver medal at the New Zealand Stout Challenge 🥈😱

Pouring from 4pm this Thursday 16 July, we'll have:

🍇 V For Vincotto NITRO - Merlot Vincotto Stout - 6% ABV
Fresh off scooping a joint-second place in the judging at NZ Stout Challenge, we're tapping the last remaining keg of our Nitro edition of V For Vincotto! Expect aromas of sweet boysenberry and forest fruits, with big flavours of fig, Black Doris plum and molasses in the mouth, and a touch of liquorice in the smooth, creamy finish. This one won't hang around!

🐕 Luscious Locks - Blonde Ale - 4.5% ABV
Luscious by name and luscious by nature, this sessionable, straw coloured pale ale balances soft bready malt with a subtle floral hop character, with notes of elderflower, a hint of citrus zest, and a highly refreshing, crisp and clean finish

🐎 Handful Of Oats - Oatmeal Stout - 4.5% ABV
Poor Old Blanchy – he asked for a handful of oats and received a pint of this delicious oatmeal stout instead! Brewed exclusively for our handpull, this velvety stout incorporates oats into the grain bill, delivering full flavours of chocolate, coffee and a touch of dark caramel, finishing with just a touch of nuttiness

🌽 WIN! Just in case three new beer releases wasn't quite enough for you, you've also got the chance to get your hands on one of our Fork-branded Hardpour Corn t-shirts, in your choice of size (S-2XL) – swing by Thursday at 4pm for more details!

09/07/2026

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

We're open tomorrow from 11:30am serving beers and kai all day 🍺🍔🍕

No public holiday surcharge, as always!

See you there 🍻

26/06/2026

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