• There & Back Again (3% ABV), a hazy NZ table beer, is the latest small-batch release from Kirkstall. It’s described as “a small but mighty table beer, with a hazy, juicy body, and distinctive tropical and citrus notes from New Zealand hops Riwaka and Motueka”.

• Hel’s Hounds brings a series of nine Brew York specials to a close. The beers, with Norse mythology themes, marked the brewer’s ninth anniversary. The 7.2% ABV red IPA was brewed in collaboration with Siren and has a rich caramel malt backbone with sharp, assertive hops.

• Stovies (6% ABV) is a full-bodied IPA from Overtone, hazy, expressive, balanced, and full flavoured, without being heavy or sharp. It is hopped with Peacharine, Vic Secret, Mosaic Cryo, Motueka, and Manilita.

• Nux (6.8% ABV), from Bearwood Brewing, is an indulgent stout inspired by Biscoff biscuits. Pouring rich and velvety, it delivers layers of chocolate and caramel sweetness, lifted by warming notes of cinnamon and ginger.

• Pale Be Back (4% ABV)  is “a proper showcase of hop flavour”, says brewer UnBarred. Expect lively aromas of stonefruit and tropical citrus, on a crisp, clean malt base. On the palate, it’s zesty and vibrant, layering grapefruit, mango, and a hint of pine over a balanced bitterness.

• Going For Gold (6.5% ABV) is an “ultra juicy” DDH IPA from Crafty Devil. The stars of the show are Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka Hop Kief, sourced from Freestyle Hops in New Zealand. “Expect big tropical notes, soft citrus, and a smooth, saturated finish and a full-on juice fest to round off the year,” says the brewer.