• There are intense aromas of pineapple leaf and fresh pineapple chunks from How Do You Spell Relief, John, an 8% ABV DIPA from Pomona Island. Hopped with Mosaic, Cryo Mosaic, and Mosaic HyperBoost, there are pineapple cubes on the palate with a delicate piney finish.

• Have It All is a mighty 10% ABV Gold Top TIPA from Track, packed with generous amounts of Citra, Peacharine, Anchovy, and Motueka. Expect an explosion of tropical, citrus, and stonefruit flavours.

• The annual release of Shifty Shifty has arrived from Drop Project. The 7% ABV DDH NEIPA is filled with Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca hops, as well as Cryo version of these. “It’s ridiculously thick and hoppy,” says the brewer. “Tropical smoothie vibes without forgetting it’s an IPA.”

• Catnip (5.3% ABV) is a DDH New England Pale from Hammerton, loaded with Mosaic, Cascade, Chinook, and Simcoe hops. Soft and hazy, it bursts with juicy tropical flavours, balanced by vibrant grapefruit, soft fruit sweetness, and a hint of pine.

• Wild Horse have collaborated with Beer Riff on Lonely Hearts Club, in time for Valentine’s Day. The hazy 6% ABV New Zealand IPA is hopped with Superdelic, Rakau, Motueka, NZH-105, and Wakatu, delivering waves of lime zest, ripe tropical fruits, and sweet candy notes, with a soft yet balanced finish.

• Polly’s says the that releasing Bring Back The Sun, a 5.5% ABV DDH pale ale, in the depths of winter “feels oddly restorative”. Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Motueka bring notes of bright lime zest, lush tropical fruit, gooseberry, and passionfruit.