Where would summer socialising be without delicious beer and food matches? We’ve paired some of our favourite beers with flavour-matched snacks for you to try out this season.

?Steinlager Pure

Made without additives or preservatives, this premium beer is brewed with specially-commissioned Pacific Jade hops and has
a smooth, refreshing, natural flavour.

TRY WITH: Thai fishcakes with sweet chilli sauce (above left).

Mac’s Interstate APA

This new classic American pale ale has light malt, citrus, floral and fruity aromas and flavours, with a pleasing complexity and crisp bitterness.

TRY WITH: Shredded chicken roti rolls with spicy peanut sauce (above centre).

?Panhead Quickchange XPA

An extra pale ale, this beer is brewed with a light malt base, but hits the tastebuds with flavours of mango, guava, lychee, pineapple
and plenty of hops.

TRY WITH: Mango and avocado salsa with tortilla crisps (above right).

Little Creatures Pale Ale

A full-bodied pale ale that’s bursting with fruity and hoppy flavours yet is refreshing and bitter; the perfect sip for summer.

TRY WITH: Lime and chilli steak with jalapeños and pickled red onion (above left).

Mac’s Sassy Red

An eye-catching amber ale, you’ll find a balance of five malts with a generous dose of Motueka hops for a complex and robust taste.

TRY WITH: Falafel with garlic and yoghurt sauce (above centre).

?Emmerson’s Bookbinder

This easy-drinking English-style ale has a soft, malty and fruity taste with a full-flavoured yet refreshing finish that's ideal for summer.

TRY WITH: Oatcakes topped with creamy blue cheese and sliced pears (above right).