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Win a Trip to New Zealand from Steinlager Pure

Lion Nathan, the leading brewer in New Zealand, has announced the U.S. introduction of Steinlager Pure this month, a beer brewed using only the finest water, barley, hops and yeast the country has to offer. Wholly sourced from New Zealand, the "purest place on Earth", Steinlager Pure is totally preservative and additive-free.

To celebrate its introduction to the States, Steinlager Pure is launching a contest offering lucky beer drinkers (21 and over) the chance to enjoy the heady brew straight from the source. Entrants must describe the first moment they experienced its natural and refreshing taste; the author of the "purest" narrative will win a trip for two to New Zealand. Check out SteinlagerPureNzTrip.com for details.

New Zealand's unique natural elements including rich volcanic soils, pure water sources and unrivalled clean air, contribute to the taste and freshness of Steinlager Pure. Barley is harvested from the sweeping landscapes of the North and South Islands, while the hops are grown on the northernmost tip of the South Island. Together, they create a beer with a light hop nose, a clean, natural finish, and a smooth, perfectly balanced flavor.

The new, state-of-the-art Steinlager Pure brewery follows rigorous sustainability practices in order to maintain the unaffected nature of its surroundings and allow for environmentally friendly brewing. Located on the outskirts of Auckland, The Pride Brewery uses 10% less energy in the brewing process, low energy lighting, and harvests rainwater for non-brewing purposes. Steinlager also has a record of reduced water use and CO2 emissions, as well as recycling, reusing or value-adding more than 99% of the solid waste generated.

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Deschutes Brewery Bond Street Series

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Deschutes Brewery, located in Bend, Oregon along the banks of the wild and scenic Deschutes River, has brewed a family of handcrafted ales since 1988. Their Bond Street Series of seasonal specialty brews (above) is not only some of the world's best beer but is also among the best designed bottles available anywhere. The series is Inspired by the original Deschutes Brewery & Public House on Bond Street in downtown Bend. Their newest offering is the Hop Henge Experimental IPA, available now through April. The epitome of the brewery's experimental style, it boasts a "truly monstrous" hop profile. Deschutes uses a 50-barrel traditional gravity brew house and a one-of-a-kind 131-barrel Huppmann brew system from Germany to craft its exceptional beers. Bottoms up!

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