Ilam Homestead

02/06/2026

14/05/2026

Tucked up by the warm fire at the gorgeous Ilam Homestead prepping for South Island Beer Festival #27! We can't wait for the next festival season!

Block out the calendar - 21 November 2026!

Stay tuned for ticket release.

10/05/2026

As we close the chapter on another beautiful wedding season, we’re taking a moment to look back. Every smile, every laugh, every fleeting moment captured in these photos tells a story of love, joy, and connection.
The weddings, the celebrations, the memories—they’ve filled our hearts and cameras with so much light. Now, as we step into winter’s quiet pause, we’ll be cherishing these moments and preparing for the magic that the next season will bring. ❄️
To all the couples, families, and friends we had the honor of working with: thank you for letting us witness your love and celebrate your milestones. Until November, we’ll be dreaming, planning, and holding onto every memory from this unforgettable season. ❤️

30/04/2026

We kept warm tonight, the fire was roaring! We have a good port and sherry selection as well as some fine whiskeys to enjoy!

26/03/2026

17/02/2026

The People at South Island Beer Festival #26 on 14 February 2026 have voted.............and THIRD EQUAL Place in the People’s Choice Award goes to......

“Pavlova Festival Ale” a delicious Summer Fruit Ale by No.19 Brewing!

This is summer in a glass. Kilos of real strawberry, raspberry and passionfruit layered over a lush, crisp base. Bright, vibrant and refreshingly tart, just like the perfect pavlova. Clean, lively and built for sunshine sessions.

Congratulations No.19 Brewing!

10/02/2026

In the gorgeous grounds of Ilam Homestead you'll find a tree....and under that tree you'll find the Tree Bar! Here's what we'll be pouring at that bar on Saturday at South Island Beer Festival #26 .....

"Lagerita" a gluten free Agave & Lime Lager by b.effect brewing company
"Sunshiiine" a Peach Pilsner by Ghost Brewing Co.
"Frosty Ultra" a Low carb Lager by Renegade Brewing Co
"Peach Punch" a Peach Sorbet Sour by Beer Baroness
"Coffee Stout" a Stout by Double Cone Brewing
"Dark Matter" a Porter by DNA Brewery & Taproom
"Mango & Lime Cider" a Cider by
"Lemon Radler" a Radler by
"Chocolate and Boysenberry Cider" a Cider by
"Ol' Bluey Ginger Beer" an alcoholic Ginger Beer by
"Hard Pressed Lemonade" an alcoholic Lemonade by
"Itsy Bitsy" a Leichtbier by
"Funkn'ade" an alcoholic Lemonade by
"Freckled Frog" a Feijoa Cider by
"Forty-5" an alcoholic Ginger Beer by
"Alcoholic Lemonade" by
"Barbara Raspberry Rhubarb Cider" a Cider by
"Ginger Beer" an alcoholic Ginger Beer by
"Patrick Sour" a Blackcurrant Sour by
"Hazard County Sour" a Mango, Agave & Pomegranate Sour by .effectbrewing

Less than 40 tickets now remain - head to https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/sibf-26 to grab yours 🍻

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09/02/2026

What will Gareth and the Brew Crew at the Deck Bar be pouring this Saturday at South Island Beer Festival #26? Well.....take a breath...here we go!.....

"Hazy Himmel Wünderbar" a hazy IPA by DNA Brewery & Taproom
"Princess Bubble Beer" a bubblegum milkshake hazy by BEERS
"Murkey Turkey" a hazy pale ale by The Mussel Inn
"Ghost Dog" a hazy NEIPA by Ghost Brewing Co.
"Festival Fog" a hazy IPA by Wilderness Brewing
"Sabro Escobar" a hazy pale ale by Canyon Brewing QT
"Treat Yo Self" a hazy IPA by Three Boys Brewery
"Aye Aye Captain" a double hopped hazy IPA by Scotts Brewing Co
"Green Mountain" a NZ/US hazy IPA by Aliment Brewing
"Two-ee" a golden lager by The Mussel Inn
"Donnybrook Stout" a stout on the Nitro tap by Southpaw Brewing Company
"Nectaronicon" a single hop hazy by Thief Brewing
"John Beer" a NZ hazy IPA by Searchlight Brewery Queenstown
"Half Wit" a Belgian hazy by Gambit Brewing Co
"Tropical Haze" a hazy NEIPA by Lighthouse Brewing Company Limited
"Milk Stout" a stout on the Nitro tap by Cassels Brewing Co

Final tickets available from: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/sibf-26

08/02/2026

Massive shout out to our fabulous friends at b.effect brewing company who have sponsored a free glass of delicious Peach Ice Tea Kombucha for all you sober ticket holders!

Less than a week to go! See you all at South Island Beer Festival #26 this coming Saturday!

Final tickets available from: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/sibf-26

04/02/2026

Just TEN days to go! TEN days to plan your attack! So we better start enabling that by letting you know what will be on the taps at South Island Beer Festival #26 .....starting with what will be inside on the handpulls....

"Mister Glister" a Summer Ale by Searchlight Brewery Queenstown
"Plum Porter" a Porter by Two Thumb Brewing Co
"Bestest Bitter" an English Bitter by Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
"The Prince" an American ESB by Southpaw Brewing Company
"Stout of this World" a Coconut Coffee Stout by Concept Brewing
"Harvard Honey Ale" an Ale by Wigram Brewing Company
"Souths Choice" a Dark Mid Ale by Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
"Yorkshire Bitter" an ESB by Two Thumb Brewing Co

We are down to the last 100 tickets so get in quick at https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/sibf-26