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About us
Our mission at the Sawmill Brewery + Smoko Room is to protect and preserve our shared resources – land, sea, soil and water.
We acknowledge Ngati Manuhiri on whose ancestral land the Brewery + Smoko Room sit and their continuing kaitiakitanga of it.
We are an independent, New Zealand owned brewery run by a small team, and are proud to be New Zealand's first and only B-Corp certified Brewery.
Ultra Low Carb Lager
NEW! A crisp, clean and lean New Zealand style lager with 50% fewer carbs than mainstream lagers.
X Pale Ale
NEW! Our multi award winning extra pale ale. Super refreshing with punchy hop character and a bright balanced finish.
Hazy Pale Ale
Our refreshing and juicy take on pale ale with plenty of citrus character.
Nimble 2.5% Pale Ale
Take it easy with Sawmill's new Nimble Pale Ale. Balanced and lively, this 2.5% pale ale gives you generous hop aroma and full hop character.
Pilsner
The people's favourite - clean, crisp and hoppy with a pleasing bitterness.
Hazy IPA
This Sawmill classic is now available in 6-pack cans! Real East Coast style in this super juicy, punchy and tropical hazy IPA.
Hazy Bare Beer / Non-alcoholic hazy IPA*
A juicy IPA without the alcohol. Big tropical and citrus aromas from the locally grown hops. * Less than 0.5% ABV
3 x 2 | Mixed
Sawmill’s three most popular brews - Pilsner, Hazy IPA and IPA, now in one ready-to-go can six pack.
India Pale Ale
A thirst quenching IPA with punchy citrus aroma.
Pale Ale
SALE! Was $90, now $70! Smacking of citrus this refreshing New Zealand style ale has a gratifying burst of hops.
Homegrown Lager
A super crisp and straight up lager using all New Zealand hops and malt.
Bare Beer / Non-alcoholic Pale Ale*
Big tropical aroma and a smooth bitterness defy logic in this non-alcoholic Pale Ale. *Less than 0.5% ABV.
Hazy IPA
East Coast style in this super juicy and tropical IPA with punchy flavours of passionfruit, mango and orange.
Pilsner
The people's favourite - clean, crisp and hoppy with a pleasing bitterness.
India Pale Ale
A thirst quenching IPA with punchy citrus aroma.
Low Carb Pale Ale
SALE! Was $85, now $70! A light and zesty pale ale with tropical hops and a crisp finish. 50% less carbs than mainstream pale ales.
The Doctor
A smooth Doppelbock with aromas of chocolate. Rich, complex and balanced.
Brewery
Be independent, be resourceful, be real. This is Sawmill.
We are a New Zealand owned brewery run by a small and creative team. We brew clean, flavoursome and balanced beer with a Sawmill edge - the willingness to think for ourselves.
Our beer is unpasteurised and free of preservatives.
Please keep it chilled.
Hefeweizen
Summer 6-pack release! A cloudy German beer with notes of banana and clove and a bready malt base.
Double IPA
This double IPA gives bold stonefruit, pine and citrus aroma. A big rich beer at 8.0% ABV.
12 Gauge
A Sawmill original dating back to the early 2000's. An extremely punchy IPL style with big mouthfeel.
Sawmill X Verdant Hazy IPA
UK based Verdant Brewing and Sawmill team up for a New Zealand hopped Hazy IPA with Verdant's signature hazy yeast.
Fresh Hop NZH-106 Hazy IPA
LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Freshly harvested NZH-106 from Mac Hops in Motueka bring punchy citrus and tropical aroma.
Hefeweizen
A cloudy German beer with notes of banana and clove and a bready malt base. Dry and refreshing.
Red IPA
A rich red ale with citrus, berry and stonefruit aroma. Plenty of malt character with a dry and moderately bitter finish.
Aotearoa #48 | Amplifire Hazy IPA
Intense tropical flavours and wine-like aroma from Nelson Sauvin. A single hopped beer with Amplifire pellets from Clayton Hops to give extra intensity.
Aotearoa #52 | NZH-109 Hazy IPA
Showcasing the citrus bomb trial hop NZH-109 for a juicy hop flavour and a vibrant finish.
Blackcurrant Sour
The blackcurrant and lime in this sharp sour make it tart, refreshing and real good looking!
Baltic Porter
Subtle roasted malts and aromas of dark fruit, toffee and berries.
Vintage - Barleywine
An American style barleywine with a robust hop profile.
Chocolate Stout
For this years release of our Chocolate Stout we've used organic fair trade Arriba cacao from PureCoco.
The Smoko Room
In the Smoko Room you can expect food with gumption, a massive selection of beer made on site and a drinks list that shows the best of New Zealand producers.
Make a reservationBrewed alcoholic refreshments by Sawmill.
AWKWARD
AWKWARD Gingery Beer
SALE! Was $85, now $75! This is AWKWARD Gingery Beer. A beer, brewed spicy with fresh ginger and lemon zest. * contains gluten
AWKWARD Quite Hard Lemonale
SALE! Was $85, now $75! This is AWKWARD Quite Hard Lemonale. A beer freshly brewed with actual lemons. * contains gluten
Awkward Bear tee | Ecru
This is Awkward by Sawmill!
This tee is 100% combed cotton, and made by AS Colour.
Awkward Symbols tee | Clay
This is Awkward by Sawmill!
This tee is 100% combed cotton, and made by AS Colour.
Awkward Class Cap | Walnut
A mid-profile, unstructured six panel cap with a flat peak. 100% cotton. Bear embroidered on the front, Awkward on the back. Made by AS Colour, and available in walnut.
Awkward Tea Towel | Bear
This is AWKWARD by Sawmill!
Tea towel made in India from 100% cotton.
Awkward Tea Towel | Green print
This is AWKWARD by Sawmill!
Tea towel made in India from 100% cotton.
Awkward Tea Towel | Brown/red print
This is AWKWARD by Sawmill!
Tea towel made in India from 100% cotton.
For us environmental responsibility is a hundred small decisions every day. This is a huge focus for Sawmill. We have achieved a lot and have massive ambitions. Our goal is to have a positive impact on our environment and bring all the creativity and innovation Sawmill is known for to this task.
We are New Zealand first B Corp™ certified Brewery. This means we have a positive impact on our team, community and environment. B Corps™ lead the growing global movement of people using business as a force for good. There are over 2500 B Corp™ certified businesses globally, including AllBirds, Stone & Wood Brewery, New Belgium Brewing and People’s Coffee.
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