With its breathtaking mountains, pristine beaches, and friendly locals, it’s not as if you need an excuse to visit New Zealand. But Garage Project provides one anyway, featuring some of the most spectacular beer in the world. Located in Wellington, the brewery resides in a former gas station and mechanic’s shop, and its diverse selection shows off the complex flavors of Kiwi hops. Whether you’re drinking API 3.0, a session IPA at only 3 percent ABV, or imperial oyster stout Cabbages & Kings, your palate may wander but will never be lost. Other drinkeries in Wellington include Mac’s Brewbar, a small chain of brewpubs that produces Sassy Red, an English-style bitter. Be sure to stop at 40-tap Fork & Brewer, which features craft beer from across New Zealand in addition to its own offerings like The Hoppit: an old world pale ale originally made to coincide with the local premiere of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit film.

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