Hops are where it starts for the born-again craft head and Super Charger APA is where Panhead delivers. This is an all-American show with Centennial, Citra and Simcoe overwhelming your nose, kicking you in the taste buds and departing with more bitterness than a Palm Springs divorce. It's a seriously addictive combination.

There's a new dog in town. With Spice and Sweetness in harmony, a spritzy start and a dry finish, Parrotdog's ginger beer is brewed to be satisfying and invigorating.

Our feathered friends see the world differently. Through birds' eyes, things might look almost psychedelic to us, with heightened colours and fresh hues forming a surprising new spectrum. This hazy, citrus and stonefruit accented IPA with a mellow, soft and silky texture gives a similarly refreshing change of perspective.

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.

A good watchdog is the perfect companion, a relaxed and friendly presence but always alert and attentive. It's a rare mix of traits but Parrotdog's brewers have taught a similar trick to this Watchdog, a refreshingly non-alcoholic IPA, with a pale malt backbone and lively hop flavours of citrus and stonefruit, but no bite.

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

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.

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.

A juicy IPA without the alcohol. Big tropical and citrus aromas from the locally grown hops.

Super juicy and tropical with punchy flavours of passionfruit, mango and orange. Real East Coast style in this Sawmill classic.