Archive record · Brewery
Shortjaw Brewing
Westport, New Zealand
- Founded
- 2021
- Archive ID
- TB-2BVJCMR8
- Last checked
- Not yet checked
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Summary
Type: Official Shortjaw source says Robertson and Bemrose took over the old West Coast Brewery in 2021, revitalised its equipment and operate a production brewery/taproom at 10 Lyndhurst Street. Registered brewery company is tied to the same address; current regional/RNZ reporting supports locally owned founder-operation. Address: 10 Lyndhurst Street, Westport 7825.
A summary written during research. The sourced facts are in the sections below.
Where it brewed
- 10 Lyndhurst Street, Westport 7825Westport
Production brewery / taproom
Operated by Shortjaw Brewing
Site detail
Same physical brewery site as former West Coast Brewery; equipment revitalised after 2021 takeover.
The People
Behind the beer
Beer writer/author who returned to Westport and revived the old brewery.
Co-owner and partner in Shortjaw revival.
The Beer Library
Beers
Clear Sky Pils
Year-RoundBrewed in Westport using NZ pilsner malt and Pacifica hops. (CURRENT)
Drank this? Add it to your passport →Kiwi Dark Lager
Year-RoundLocally significant dark lager; West Coast Ale Trail calls it Shortjaw's most famous style. (Current / flagship)
Drank this? Add it to your passport →Buller Draught
Year-RoundMade with Canterbury malt, Upper South Island hops and West Coast water. (CURRENT)
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