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LIVELY KICK
Urbanaut’s Palomar is a spicy kick in a fresh chilli lager! This brewski is described as a “beer brewed for long days and festive nights”. Deeply refreshing and perfected with a handful of crushed Jamaican yellow peppers to add a touch of zesty citrus and a lively kick of heat towards the finish.
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LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
The folks at McQueen got their hands on five of the hottest chillies on the planet for this gin: Ghost, Carolina Reaper, Guajillo, Scorpion, and Orange Habanero. If you fancy a little extra spice (you probably order a vindaloo too, don’t you?), give it a go with ginger beer and a lime wedge.
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FIREY BITE
Underparty is a Bamberg-style smoky chilli wheat beer, with mānuka-smoked malt and ancho poblano chillies for fruity chilli warmth. This is rounded off with a gentle fiery bite from a hint of habanero chillies. The brewers also support Project Kererū, which seeks to rehabilitate injured birds for re-release back into the wild.
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VALENTINE’S ON THE TRAMWAY
Local icon the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant recently celebrated 22 years of offering delicious dining while travelling the city streets! The well-known vintage tramcar is an ideal venue for celebrating all sorts of occasions (including birthdays and anniversaries), with a unique dining experience and quiet seating perfect for couples and small groups. The team are currently taking bookings for their Valentine’s Day services and keep an eye out for their autumn menu launching at the end of February.