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A university town rarely ever has a shortage of beer and the city of Dunedin, New Zealand, is no exception to the rule. Some breweries in the region established themselves as early as the 1800s and continue to thrive today. When you come to the stunning country on a locum tenens assignment, you can take your own personal tour of these prized brewing facilities and decide which ale or lager you'd like to take home.
Your first stop should be Speight's Brewery, a museum and beer-making establishment that has provided the finest libations to New Zealanders since 1876. The tour is an extensive one, totaling about one and a half hours of exploring, learning and of course, tasting. At the conclusion of the visit, you'll have the chance to sample seven of their most famous beers in the private Heritage Bar.
Other local microbreweries include Emerson, McDuff and the Green Man. Specializing in organically made craft beverages, the Green Man Brewery has one main philosophy, according to its website: save the world, one beer at a time! Using only water, malt, hops and yeast, the brewmasters of the facility create 14 different styles of their quality ale, some seasonal and others offered year-round.
When you step into its headquarters, try Strong, a blend of half Whisky Bock and Best Bitter, resulting in a delicious combination of whisky and vanilla flavors.