Hobbiton celebrates with new brew
A million litres of brew have flowed through the Hobbiton Movie Set’s pipes since it opened in 2012 and, to celebrate, a new limited edition ale is being added to the mix.
Hobbiton has teamed up with its brewing partner, Good George, to create the limited edition Celebration Ale to add to the existing range of exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing beverages.
The aptly named Hobbit Southfarthing Celebration Ale is a one-off, traditionally brewed English pale ale to complement its range of amber ale, dark ale, apple cider and non-alcoholic ginger beer for those driving the cart home.
Hobbiton Movie Set deputy CEO Shayne Forrest said a million litres is a huge milestone.
‘‘This new ale is the perfect way to celebrate it, and sharing this with customers outside of The Shire is very exciting,’’ Forrest said.
Since Hobbiton opened nine years ago, The Green Dragon Inn has welcomed many thirsty guests through its wooden doors. Now the new brew will give them another reason to drop in, although it will also be available by the pint or in bottles from Good George across the North Island, from Thursday, May 13.
Good George Brewing co-founder Jason Macklow said Hobbiton’s decision nine years ago to support local and work with Good George, just 40km down the road, to create and supply the Southfarthing range, means guests can have handcrafted beer and cider right from the Waikato.
Customers who purchase a Hobbit Southfarthing Celebration Ale will go into the draw to win tickets to join a Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with a double pass to give away from each bar.
The competition is open from Thursday, May 13 and the winner will be drawn on June 3 and contacted by Good George Brewing.