Searchlight Brewery Menu

Session Hazy Pale Ale. A big old breakfast juice with notes of tropical fruit, papaya and mango. Hops: Simcoe, Mosaic, Motueka & Citra. 4%

NZ IPA. A big, juicy hazy packed with Motueka, Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin, bursting with mango, guava and citrus. 6.7%

Hazy Pale Ale. Lime and grapefruit over soft tropical notes from Motueka, Nelson Sauvin and Taiheke hops. 5%

Hazy IPA. Full-bodied, creamy and loaded with tropical mango, guava and citrus aromas. 6.7%

West Coast IPA. Balanced citrus, pine and fruity hops with guava, passionfruit and tropical juice on the nose. 7.2%

Low Carb Lager. Bright straw colour with soft citrus, floral aromas, gentle grapefruit pith and balanced bitterness. 4.8%

Pale Ale. Juicy, citrusy hops with a soft malt cushion. Hops: Kohatu, Motueka and Nelson Sauvin. 4.8%

Pilsner. Crisp and straw-yellow with floral spice, zesty lemon and a dry, spritzy finish. 5%

Champagne Pilsner. Clean pilsner character with a bright, bone-dry sparkle, fine effervescence and an elegant finish. 5.9%

NZ Draught. Soft malt, a hint of toffee and biscuit with subtle bitterness and a full-bodied local character. 4.5%

Oatmeal Stout. Dark chocolate, gentle vanilla, roasted coffee and toasted malt with a soft, creamy finish. 5.6%

Cherry Wheat Beer. Bright cherry fruit meets a soft wheat-beer base, with gentle tartness, light bready malt and a crisp, refreshing finish. 4.7%

Radler. Light, lively and packed with citrus character, with bright lemon zest, soft sweetness and a clean, thirst-quenching finish. 3.5%

German-style Dark Lager. A smooth German-style dark lager with notes of toasted bread, cocoa and gentle roast, finishing clean, crisp and surprisingly light. 5%

Kölsch. Delicate, bright and crisp, with soft grain, subtle fruit and a clean, dry finish inspired by Cologne’s classic beer style. 5%

West Coast IPA. A bold West Coast IPA bringing together the punchy character of US hops with a bright NZ hop edge. A sturdy malt base gives the beer a rich deep-gold colour and a touch of chewy malt sweetness, providing balance against a firm bitterness and generous hop load. Aromas of ripe stone fruit and dank pine resin lead into a subtle citrus undertone, with the US hops taking centre stage while the NZ varieties add brightness and lift. Full of character, bitter, resinous and built for hop lovers. 7%

Belgian Tripel. A rich 8.6% Belgian Tripel. 8.6%

Ale. Inspired by the legendary Lembas bread of Middle-earth, this collaboration with Choice Bros Brewing takes the idea of bread and turns it into beer. A soft, hazy pale ale with a distinctly bready and biscuit-like character, complemented by a gentle touch of vanilla. Malt-forward and comforting, with a creamy texture and just enough sweetness to evoke the rich, sustaining character of the Elves’ famous travelling bread. A beer made for journeys, adventures, and second breakfasts. 4%

Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Brewed at 45° south in Queenstown, this crisp, spicy refresher is our taste of alpine sunshine in a glass. Easy-drinking, zesty, and made for post-adventure sessions. 4%

English Summer Ale. A bright, easy-drinking ale with an earthy backbone, subtle spice and soft fruit esters. 4.2%

English IPA. Fruity and smooth with soft peach and apricot aromas and proper English pub character. 5.8%

Extra Special Bitter. Orange marmalade, earthy notes and toffee biscuit with a soft, balanced bitterness. 4.6%

Fruited Sour Beer. Juicy peach flavour, a smooth creamy finish and a softly tart, refreshing body. 3.7%

Fruited Sour Beer. Bright and tangy with juicy blueberry flavour, gentle sweetness and a refreshing tart finish. 4%

Fruited Sour Beer. Juicy strawberry sweetness, creamy vanilla notes and a soft shortcake-like finish. 4%