EMERSON’S TAIERI GEORGE SPICED ALE 440ml CAN

Eagerly anticipated each year by Kiwi beer aficionados. The beer is Richard Emerson's annual tribute to his father, George.

As well as being a founding partner in the brewery George Emerson had a great love for trains and was instrumental in the re-opening of the Taieri Gorge railway. Recognising the value of his work on the railway, the Dunedin City Council made a special presentation to George shortly before his death. Unfortunately the handwritten certificate contained a spelling mistake; the calligrapher had added an extra "e", resulting in Taieri Gorge being spelled Taieri George. Although the error went unnoticed on the day, when it was subsequently spotted the family saw the funny side and a new Emerson's beer was christened.

Brewery Notes
"Taieri George is named after the most important Emerson of all – Richard’s Dad. Not only was he a founding member of the Taieri Gorge Railway, he was also the brewery’s original Chief Beer Taster. He particularly enjoyed this drop, brewed with cinnamon, nutmeg and Otago clover honey. In his memory, we release this brew on his birthday. Here’s to you, George."