Yeastie Boys has expanded its portfolio of core beers with the addition of new lager – The Reflex.

The 4.6% beer is the culmination of several years’ work, following the release of number of limited edition lagers.

These limited releases allowed the team to “find our way to where we wanted it to be” before settling on the new permanent addition.

Stu McKinlay, co-founder of Yeastie boys, explained: “Dry-hopped lagers have been a huge part of the New Zealand craft beer scene for 25 years now.

“Although the majority tend to be influenced by North German Pilsners – we have opted for a gentler end of the lager spectrum with a beer that straddles the Helles and Dortmunder styles and adds a flourish of Nelson Sauvin and Hallertau Blanc hops.”

McKinlay said a key part of making the new permanent release possible was moving the brewery’s production to Utopian Brewing, in Exeter.

He added: “We’ve found a fantastic like-minded partner in Utopian, after five years of living on the edge with our last two brewing partners, and the beers have truly never tasted better.

“They have all the character and nuance that we want, with the lowest possible touch brewing processes. These beers really are as good in can and keg as they were in the tank.”

Since the start of lockdown, more than five months ago, 8p from every can or bottle sold on the Yeastie Boys webstore goes to Hospitality Action – a group that has been supporting hospitality workers (and ex-workers) in financial need for over 180 years.

“This is not a short term thing so that we are seen to be doing the right thing, it’s something we’re very proud about continuing into the future,” added McKinlay.

The official launch of The Reflex takes place across the country tomorrow. A ticketed event is being held at the Secret Goldmine – the brewery’s London home on the Bermondsey Beer Mile (from 12-8pm).

Get your tickets here via Eventbrite