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Rhyme X Reason Brewery

17 Gordon Road, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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17 Gordon Road, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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+64 3 265 1101
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rhyme X Reason Brewery

Skip the lakeside tourist strip—the local crowd heads straight for Gordon Road to drink fresh-pulled pours beside active brew tanks. Tasting paddles line up everything from crisp golden ales to the Fruity Patootie hazy, with taps running clean and bartenders offering quick sips to help you choose. Outside, food truck partner Now Bao serves up pork belly loaded fries, tender ribs, and bao buns that pair neatly with cold beer. Pull up a table inside the warehouse space or take a growler to go.

  • Fresh Tasting Paddles: Flight paddles showcase house-brewed options, from crisp golden ales to the Fruity Patootie hazy.
  • Food Truck Pairings: The onsite Now Bao truck dishes up pork belly loaded fries, bao buns, and tender half racks of ribs.
  • Working Brewery Setting: Spacious dog-friendly warehouse setup featuring active brew tanks right beside the seating.
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Why Visit Rhyme X Reason Brewery

Discover fresh craft beer, food truck bites, and a relaxed community vibe in Wānaka's industrial zone.

  • Custom Tasting Paddles

    Guests can sample diverse tap offerings with customizable tasting paddles featuring a wide variety of fresh local styles.

    We had a tasting paddle which was a great selection of the local beers - golden ale was my favourite.

    Ray C

  • Fresh On-Site Production

    On-site brewing tanks sit in full view, delivering fresh craft beers made directly on the premises.

    The beer was next level — fresh, full of flavour and exactly what you’d hope for from a brewery making it all on site.

    Nick Bracken

  • Dedicated Food Truck Collaboration

    A dedicated food truck parked outside pairs hot savory dishes like ribs, brioche buns, and loaded fries with taproom pours.

    Tucked away from the main tourist strip, this brewery and food truck combination has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that immediately makes you want to stay a little longer.

    David J

  • Guided Sips Before Choosing

    Knowledgeable staff offer complimentary sips and personalized guidance before visitors decide on pints, tasting flights, or takeaway cans.

    We were allowed to sip the beer for free before deciding which ones we prefer.

    Vic Wong

  • Welcoming Neighborhood Feel

    The taproom cultivates an unpretentious, friendly setting where visitors feel instantly welcomed like longtime locals.

    Some places just feel like home and that’s the vibe Rhyme x Reason captures.

    Ryan Erlichman

  • Hidden Off-Strip Retreat

    Tucked away in Wānaka's industrial area away from downtown crowds, the spacious venue rewards visitors seeking an authentic hidden gem.

    Places like this are the ones locals quietly keep to themselves.

    David J

Top beer flights, house brews, and food truck bites favored by visitors

  • Tasting Paddle

    We had a tasting paddle which was a great selection of the local beers

    Ray C

  • Now Bao Buns

    We grabbed food from Now Bao and the bao buns were unreal, probably some of the best I’ve had anywhere.

    Nick Bracken

  • Limoncello Spritz

    I really cannot recommend the limoncello spritz enough.

    Jade Tayla

  • Fruity Patootie

    Fruity Patootie is just a good hazy, not that fruity....try it.

    van grotenhuis

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate the taproom experience in Wānaka

  • Complimentary Beer Tastes Before Ordering

    Visitors are encouraged to sample complimentary sips from the taps with staff guidance before choosing their pours or tasting flights.

  • On-Site Now Bao Food Truck Partnership

    Guests can pair their beer with fresh bao buns and casual fare ordered directly from the dedicated Now Bao food truck stationed outside.

  • Dog-Friendly Taproom Spaces

    The taproom welcomes four-legged companions alongside families in both indoor seating and outdoor areas.

  • Tabletop Games for Adults and Kids

    A selection of tabletop games is available for adults and kids to play while hanging out in the industrial taproom.

Before you head over

Practical tips for making the most of your visit to Rhyme X Reason Brewery.

  • Sample before ordering a full pour

    Staff encourage free sips before ordering, and you can build a 4-beer tasting paddle for NZ$25 to sample the lineup without guesswork.

  • Order food from the on-site truck

    Hot food comes from the independent food truck parked directly out front (often Now Bao), letting you pair fresh eats with your taproom drinks.

  • Beat the rush for prime seating

    Arriving just ahead of the lunch rush ensures easier seating, as rear industrial tables can get noisy and dim once the room fills up.

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