Speight's Brewery
Speight's Brewery in Dunedin, New Zealand was established in 1876 by James Speight, Charles Greenslade and William Dawson. The brewery is still on the same site but has expanded over the years, surviving fires, and even wars (the brewery cellar was setup as an air-raid shelter during the early 1940's).
In 1879, a cask of Speight's Strong Ale won the fledgling brewery it's first international award at the Sydney International exhibition. Sales soared and the future of Speight's was secured. Speight's Ale continued to go from strength to stength, winning major international awards including several gold medals, hence the name Speight's Gold Medal Ale which was changed in 1983.
Speight's Gold Medal Ale encapsulates the needs of thirsty yet discerning Men. Probably the least sweet of all New Zealand mainstream brown beers, this characteristic allows the full flavour of the malt and hops to shine through. Speight's Gold Medal Ale has a 4% alcohol content and is a great accompaniment to any meat dish and is superb with gamey Southern dishes such as venison, duck and rabbit.
