Tūtaki Haze – Garage Project

Lush. Juicy. New Zealand Pure.

Beer Overview

Tūtaki Haze from Garage Project is a beautifully expressive 7% Hazy IPA that showcases the very best of New Zealand-grown ingredients. Soft, saturated and bursting with flavour, it’s a beer built around provenance as much as punch.

Brewed with malted barley, wheat and oats grown in New Zealand, and hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka from the Nelson Lakes region, this IPA delivers a vivid snapshot of place. Expect waves of ripe tropical fruit, zesty citrus and that unmistakable NZ hop intensity.

This is hazy IPA done the Garage Project way—lush, layered and full of life.

Flavour Profile

Taste: Mango, passionfruit and juicy tropical fruit with bright lime citrus and soft gooseberry notes.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full, pillowy and smooth.
Finish: Juicy, soft and gently zesty with balanced bitterness.

Aroma

Aromatic bursts of tropical fruit, passionfruit and citrus zest leap from the glass, backed by subtle herbal and lime notes.

Brewing Process & Uniqueness

Tūtaki Haze is built on a base of New Zealand-grown malted barley, wheat and oats, creating a soft, hazy body that enhances both mouthfeel and drinkability.

The hop bill is where it truly shines—Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka, sourced from the Nelson Lakes region, bring intense tropical and citrus character. These hops are grown near the meeting point of the Mātakitaki and Tūtaki rivers, a unique environment that contributes to their distinctive flavour profile.

The result is a beer that not only delivers bold hop character but also reflects the landscape it comes from—a true expression of New Zealand brewing.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at: 6–8°C in an IPA or tulip glass.

Perfect with:

• Spicy tacos or burritos
• Grilled chicken or seafood
• Burgers and loaded fries
• Fresh salads with citrus dressing
• Soft cheeses

About Garage Project

Garage Project is one of the most innovative and boundary-pushing breweries in the global craft beer scene. Founded in 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand, the brewery began in a small garage in Aro Valley—living up to its name both literally and philosophically. What started as a tiny, experimental setup quickly evolved into one of the most influential craft breweries in the Southern Hemisphere.

From the outset, Garage Project built its reputation on a simple idea: “try something new.” This ethos led to their now-famous 24/24 project, where they brewed 24 different beers in 24 weeks. The project showcased their creativity, technical ability and willingness to explore new styles, ingredients and brewing techniques—laying the foundation for everything that followed.

Today, Garage Project produces an incredibly diverse range of beers, from hop-forward hazy IPAs and pale ales to mixed fermentation beers, barrel-aged releases, lagers and experimental one-offs. Their brewing is driven by curiosity and innovation, often incorporating unusual ingredients, modern hop products and cutting-edge fermentation methods.

The brewery is particularly known for its use of New Zealand hops, including varieties such as Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Nectaron, which deliver distinctive flavours of tropical fruit, citrus and white grape. Garage Project has also played a key role in advancing hop innovation through projects like Hāpi Research, a collaborative initiative focused on developing new hop varieties and flavour profiles.

Beyond the beer itself, Garage Project is instantly recognisable for its bold, artistic branding. Each release features unique label artwork created in collaboration with artists and designers, reflecting the brewery’s strong connection to Wellington’s creative culture.

Despite its global reach and reputation, Garage Project remains fiercely independent and rooted in its origins. With multiple sites including their original Aro Valley brewery and dedicated mixed fermentation facilities, they continue to push the boundaries of what beer can be—combining technical skill, creativity and a relentless drive to innovate.

From experimental one-offs to world-class IPAs, Garage Project represents modern craft brewing at its most imaginative and exciting.

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