BLIND TASTING
You've tasted your way through the beers, now it's time to put you palette to the test.
How it works:
- Crack the cans and drink up – that’s the easy part.
- Using the Blind Tasting Notes you received in your box, match up the BEER with the TASTING NOTE.
- Once you think you've nailed all 12, submit your answers below.
The prize:
A brew day with our crew, merch pack, lunch and beers on us, the beer you helped brew sent out once canned, plus a 12-month Beer Hug Brewery Tour subscription.
Think you've got what it takes?
Canyon Brewing x Beer Hug “Blind Tasting” Competition – Terms & Conditions
1. Promoter
The promoter is Canyon Brewing Limited, located at 1 Arthurs Point Road, Queenstown, New Zealand (“Canyon Brewing”), in partnership with Beer Hug Limited (“Beer Hug”).
2. Eligibility
Entry is open to New Zealand residents aged 18 years and over.
Employees of Canyon Brewing, Beer Hug, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
By entering, participants confirm they are legally permitted to purchase and consume alcohol in New Zealand.
Proof of age (e.g. valid photo ID) may be required for prize redemption.
3. Competition Period
The competition opens at 12:00am NZDT on 1 November 2025 and closes at 11:59pm NZDT on 31 January 2026.
Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.
4. How to Enter
Purchase a Canyon Brewing x Beer Hug “Blind Tasting” 12-pack from Beer Hug or participating retailers.
Each pack contains 12 unlabelled Canyon Brewing beers.
Participants must taste and identify each beer’s style, aroma, and flavour notes.
Entries are submitted via the online form, including the participant’s first and last name, email address, and their 12 beer guesses (style, aroma, taste).
Only one entry per person will be accepted.
5. Information Provided
Each 12-pack includes a beer style guide sheet for reference.
While cans are unlabelled, all alcohol-related information required under NZ law (including ABV, standard drinks, and pregnancy warning) is displayed on the packaging.
The omission of style names from the can labels is solely for the purpose of the blind tasting activity and does not affect compliance with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
The beers are all Canyon Brewing products and meet all regulatory standards for labelling, traceability, and safety.
6. Prize Details
The winner will receive:
- A brew day at Canyon Brewing with the Canyon team (Queenstown, NZ)
- Lunch and beverages from Canyon Restaurant during the brew day
- A Canyon merch pack
- A 12-month Beer Hug Brewery Tour subscription
- A supply of the beer you help brew, sent once canned
Travel and accommodation costs are not included and are the responsibility of the winner.
7. Winner Selection
The winner will be selected based on the most accurate guesses across the 12 beers.
In the event of a tie, a random draw will determine the winner.
The judging panel’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
The winner will be contacted via email within 7 days of the competition closing date.
If the winner does not respond within 7 days, a new winner may be selected.
8. Prize Conditions
The prize must be redeemed within 12 months of notification unless otherwise agreed.
The brew day date will be arranged in consultation with Canyon Brewing and is subject to operational scheduling.
The prize is not transferable, refundable, or redeemable for cash.
The winner is responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Canyon Brewing and Beer Hug reserve the right to substitute the prize (or part of it) with a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
9. Responsible Consumption
Canyon Brewing and Beer Hug promote the responsible consumption of alcohol.
The competition and prize do not encourage excessive or irresponsible drinking.
Participants are reminded to drink responsibly and in accordance with Health Promotion Agency guidelines.
10. Privacy
By entering, participants agree to the collection and use of their personal information by Canyon Brewing and Beer Hug for the purpose of administering the competition.
Entrants may be contacted with promotional updates from Canyon Brewing or Beer Hug but can unsubscribe at any time.
Personal information will not be shared with third parties except where necessary to administer the competition.
11. Liability
Canyon Brewing and Beer Hug are not responsible for any loss, injury, damage, or expense arising from participation in the competition or acceptance of the prize, except where required by law.
Participants assume all risks associated with participation in the brew day, including travel to and from Queenstown.
12. Cancellation and Changes
Canyon Brewing and Beer Hug reserve the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the competition at any time if circumstances beyond their control prevent its proper conduct.
Any updates will be posted on the official Canyon Brewing and Beer Hug website or social media accounts.
13. Compliance
This competition complies with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Code for Alcohol Advertising and Promotion, and New Zealand Consumer Law.
The competition is not intended to promote excessive alcohol consumption or encourage underage participation.
The unlabelled cans are part of a controlled tasting activity, with all mandatory safety and regulatory information provided on external packaging and inserts.
14. Contact
Canyon Brewing - hello@canyonbrewing.co.nz
Beer Hug - hugs@beerhug.co.nz