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Matt Paterson

Wellington, NZ Brewing since 2022

Intermediate-level homebrewer based in Wellington, brewing since late 2022. Gravitates toward hoppy ales, West Coast IPAs, and Belgian styles. Brews on a BrewZilla 65L with pressure fermentation capability and an eye for NZ and American hop varieties.

BrewZilla 65L Gen 4.1 · Red Reaper counterflow chiller · Digiboil 30L · FermZilla 30L + All Rounder 30L + All Rounder 60L · Fermentation Chamber + RAPT Temperature Controller + RAPT Pill + Pressure Control

Volume & Pace

69 Batches

1872 L Total brewed
~27 L avg batch

18.1/yr Cadence

2022 – 2026 Active · 4 yrs

Recipe Profile

6.7% Avg ABV

1.061 Avg OG

64 Avg IBU

4.5–10.5% ABV range

83% Avg attenuation

20 Styles brewed

Signature

Hop technique

Bittering

97%

Late boil

77%

Whirlpool

67%

Dry hop

67%

Ingredients 38 hop varieties · 22 yeast strains · 51 fermentables · 20 styles

Hops

1 Riwaka 17

2 Citra 12

3 Nelson Sauvin 10

4 Nectaron 10

5 Simcoe 9

Yeast

1 LalBrew Pomona 12

2 Safale US-05 12

3 LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale 7

4 LalBrew Verdant IPA 7

5 Wild Mixed Cultures 5

Fermentables

1 Gladfield Vienna Malt 28

2 Gladfield American Ale Malt 26

3 Gladfield Aurora Malt 18

4 Gladfield Munich Malt 14

5 Gladfield Pilsner Malt 13

Styles

1 18B American Pale Ale 14

2 21A American IPA 11

3 21C Hazy IPA 8

4 21B Specialty IPA: Red IPA 8

5 25B Saison 4

Strongest 10.5% ABV Riwaka Reserve Lightest 4.5% ABV November Saison (Wild) Most recent 2026-08-27 Shepherds Warning Brewer's pick Saison January Saison – 25B

Activity by year

3

2022

14

2023

18

2024

18

2025

16

2026

Shepherds Warning 26D

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Brewed2026-08-27 ABV8.0% OG1.073

Styrian Goldings (Celeia), Mandarina Bavaria, Luminosa SafAle BE-256

ABV8.0% OG·FG1.073 → 1.012 IBU36

Second Sight 28B

Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer

Brewed2026-08-20 OG1.048

Columbus Sixth Magic

Quantum Haze 21C

Brewed2026-08-07 ABV6.4% OG1.060

Columbus, Krush, Mandarina Bavaria, Alora LalBrew Pomona

ABV6.4% OG·FG1.060 → 1.011 IBU73

Old Bones – 225L Barrel 2026 25B

Brewed2026-07-24 OG1.058

Styrian Goldings (Celeia) Mangrove Jack's M29 French Saison, LalBrew Farmhouse

Belgian Hoppy Blonde (BE-256) 21B

Specialty IPA: Belgian IPA

Brewed2026-07-23 ABV7.2% OG1.065

Czech Saaz, Simcoe, Styrian Goldings (Celeia) Fermentis SafAle BE-256

ABV7.2% OG·FG1.065 → 1.010 IBU52

Foeder Pale Sour – Lark Barrel 2026 28B

Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer

Brewed2026-06-14 OG1.057

Simcoe, Pacific Jade Lallemand BRY-97 West Coast Ale, Wild Workshop Rua Foeder Culture

Belgian Hoppy Blonde 21B

Specialty IPA: Belgian IPA

Brewed2026-05-30 ABV7.6% OG1.062

Czech Saaz, Simcoe, Styrian Goldings (Celeia) Froth Tech Wildling FTW1

ABV7.6% OG·FG1.062 → 1.004 IBU52

Sixth Magic 28B

Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer

Brewed2026-05-09 ABV7.0% OG1.056

Pacific Jade Sixth Magic

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.056 → 1.002 IBU18

Brewed2026-04-24 ABV8.0% OG1.068

Pacific Jade, Columbus, Simcoe, Mosaic Cryo LalBrew Pomona Hybrid IPA

ABV8.0% OG·FG1.068 → 1.007

Brewed2026-04-04 ABV6.0% OG1.050

Pacific Jade, Czech Saaz LalBrew Abbaye

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.050 → 1.005

Fresh Hop Red IPA 21B

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2026-03-22 ABV6.0% OG1.051

Pacific Jade, Tangerine Dream, Riwaka, Krush LalBrew Pomona

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.051 → 1.005

Belgian Blonde 25A 25A

Belgian Blond Ale

Brewed2026-02-19 ABV6.2% OG1.057

Czech Saaz LalBrew Abbaye

ABV6.2% OG·FG1.057 → 1.010

Alora (Va Bene) IPA 21A

Brewed2026-01-25 ABV6.2% OG1.060

Alora LalBrew Pomona

ABV6.2% OG·FG1.060 → 1.012

Wild Sour — House Culture 28C

Wild Specialty Beer

Brewed2026-01-11 OG1.048

Pacific Gem Matt's house wild culture (multi-source dregs + Brett, 2025/26)

OG·FG1.048 → 1.002

Wild Sour Collab (5 Magics) 28C

Wild Specialty Beer

Brewed2026-01-06 OG1.048

Pacific Gem Paul Fantham's 5 Magics culture (2nd generation trub)

January Saison – 25B 25B

Brewed2026-01-01 ABV6.0% OG1.050

Czech Saaz, Styrian Goldings Mangrove Jack's M29 French Saison

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.050 → 1.003

Flanders Red – Barrel Project 2025 23B

Flanders Red Ale

Brewed2025-12-21 OG1.067

Pacific Gem Wild Culture - Baby Grand

Dusty Zombies IV 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2025-12-12 ABV7.5% OG1.071

Citra, Krush LalBrew Pomona

ABV7.5% OG·FG1.071 → 1.010

November Saison (Wild) 28C

Wild Specialty Beer

Brewed2025-11-29 ABV4.5% OG1.059

Styrian Goldings, Czech Saaz WildBrew Philly Sour, LalBrew Farmhouse, Wild Mixed Cultures

ABV4.5% OG·FG1.059 → 1.012

Philly Funk – Sour IPA v2 28D

Straight Sour Beer

Brewed2025-10-23 ABV8.0% OG1.068

Citra, Krush, Strata WildBrew Philly Sour

ABV8.0% OG·FG1.068 → 1.000

October Hazy 21C

Brewed2025-10-05 ABV8.0% OG1.070

Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Citra LalBrew Verdant IPA

ABV8.0% OG·FG1.070 → 1.009

Helles Exportbier 05C

German Helles Exportbier

Brewed2025-09-28 ABV6.0% OG1.052

Hallertau Mittelfrüh Saflager W34/70

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.052 → 1.007 IBU36

September Saison 25B

Brewed2025-09-06 ABV6.4% OG1.060

Southern Cross, Rakau, Pacifica, Riwaka LalBrew Farmhouse

ABV6.4% OG·FG1.060 → 1.011

Strata Single Hop IPA 21A

Brewed2025-08-02 ABV7.0% OG1.065

Strata LalBrew Pomona

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.065 → 1.012 IBU85

Brewed2025-07-12 ABV6.7% OG1.063

Mosaic, Krush, Nelson Sauvin LalBrew Pomona

ABV6.7% OG·FG1.063 → 1.013 IBU70

Nelson Sauvinionaire 21C

Brewed2025-06-21 ABV8.6% OG1.080

Nelson Sauvin Fermoale AY3 AEB

ABV8.6% OG·FG1.080 → 1.015

Empire's End 16D

Foreign Extra Stout

Brewed2025-06-02 ABV7.4% OG1.075

Northern Brewer, Fuggles, East Kent Goldings LalBrew Nottingham

ABV7.4% OG·FG1.075 → 1.019

Golden Weka Ale 21A

Brewed2025-05-10 ABV6.9% OG1.062

Motueka LalBrew Pomona

ABV6.9% OG·FG1.062 → 1.010 IBU92

Krush'd Promise 21A

Brewed2025-04-19 ABV6.2% OG1.059

Krush LalBrew Pomona

ABV6.2% OG·FG1.059 → 1.011 IBU102

Patersbier Belgian Single 26A

Brewed2025-04-06 ABV6.0% OG1.060

Riwaka LalBrew Abbaye

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.060 → 1.011

Fresh Hop West Coast IPA 21A

Brewed2025-03-16 ABV6.8% OG1.064

Columbus, Centennial, Tangerine Dream, Cascade LalBrew Pomona

ABV6.8% OG·FG1.064 → 1.012

Abandoned Hazy 18 (clone) 21C

Brewed2025-02-23 ABV6.0% OG1.056

Centennial, Columbus, Kohatu LalBrew Verdant IPA

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.056 → 1.010

Riwaka Reserve 26D

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Brewed2025-02-22 ABV10.5% OG1.096

Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Riwaka LalBrew Abbaye

ABV10.5% OG·FG1.096 → 1.019

Mean Doses RIPA (clone) 21B

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2025-01-25 ABV7.2% OG1.069

Pacific Jade, Mosaic, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin Safale S-04

ABV7.2% OG·FG1.069 → 1.013 IBU85

Philly Funk Sour IPA 28D

Straight Sour Beer

Brewed2024-12-28 ABV5.0% OG1.055

Mosaic, Citra WildBrew Philly Sour

ABV5.0% OG·FG1.055 → 1.009

Flanders Red – Barrel Project 2024 23B

Flanders Red Ale

Brewed2024-11-30 ABV7.8% OG1.067

Pacific Gem Wild Culture - Baby Grand

ABV7.8% OG·FG1.067 → 1.008

Resurgence Pale Ale IV 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2024-11-29 ABV7.2% OG1.061

Mosaic, Riwaka LalBrew Pomona

ABV7.2% OG·FG1.061 → 1.006

Dusty Zombies III 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2024-11-09 ABV7.0% OG1.063

Citra LalBrew Pomona

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.063 → 1.010

Summer Light II 21C

Brewed2024-10-17 ABV6.0% OG1.056

Nelson Sauvin, Nectaron, Motueka, Riwaka LalBrew New England East Coast Ale

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.056 → 1.011

Curbside Claw Ginger Beer 30A

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Brewed2024-09-27 ABV6.0% OG1.057

Nectaron LalBrew Windsor Ale

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.057 → 1.015

West Coast RIPA III 21B

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2024-09-06 ABV7.0% OG1.064

Mosaic, Nectaron, Riwaka LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.064 → 1.012

Westkust IPA 21A

Brewed2024-08-17 ABV7.0% OG1.061

Nectaron, Superdelic, Citra LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.061 → 1.010 IBU92

5.0 Pale Ale 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2024-07-26 ABV7.5% OG1.068

Nectaron Safale US-05

ABV7.5% OG·FG1.068 → 1.012 IBU50

Ekuanot APA 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2024-07-06 ABV7.2% OG1.065

Ekuanot LalBrew BRY-97

ABV7.2% OG·FG1.065 → 1.012 IBU72

West Coast RIPA II 21B

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2024-06-08 ABV6.2% OG1.059

Mosaic, Riwaka Froth Tech Vape FT02

ABV6.2% OG·FG1.059 → 1.013 IBU100

Riwaka Rascal Blonde Ale 25A

Belgian Blond Ale

Brewed2024-05-18 ABV8.4% OG1.066

Wakatu, Riwaka Froth Tech Wildling FTW1

ABV8.4% OG·FG1.066 → 1.004 IBU28

Dusty Zombies Pale Ale II 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2024-05-04 ABV6.5% OG1.059

Citra LalBrew Verdant IPA

ABV6.5% OG·FG1.059 → 1.012 IBU72

West Coast RIPA I 21B

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2024-04-17 ABV7.0% OG1.063

Mosaic, Riwaka LalBrew BRY-97

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.063 → 1.012 IBU89

Resurgence Pale Ale III 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2024-03-09 ABV7.0% OG1.063

Nectaron, Riwaka LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.063 → 1.012 IBU82

Summer Light 21C

Brewed2024-02-24 ABV5.6% OG1.055

Nelson Sauvin, Nectaron, Motueka, Riwaka LalBrew New England East Coast Ale

ABV5.6% OG·FG1.055 → 1.012 IBU65

Dark Crystal 34C

Experimental Beer

Brewed2024-02-06 ABV5.9% OG1.064

Nectaron, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Riwaka LalBrew New England (East Coast IPA)

ABV5.9% OG·FG1.064 → 1.019 IBU65

Brewed2024-01-14 ABV7.5% OG1.057

Fuggles, Saaz Lalbrew Belle Saison

ABV7.5% OG·FG1.057 → 1.001 IBU66

Hazy NEIPA II 21C

Brewed2023-12-30 ABV7.0% OG1.062

Moutere, Citra, Riwaka, Superdelic LalBrew Verdant IPA

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.062 → 1.009 IBU89

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2023-11-25 ABV5.5% OG1.054

Moutere, Citra, Superdelic LalBrew Verdant IPA

ABV5.5% OG·FG1.054 → 1.012 IBU88

Shagadelic Baby Yeah (SMASH) 21A

Brewed2023-11-02 ABV6.3% OG1.063

Superdelic LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale

ABV6.3% OG·FG1.063 → 1.015 IBU81

Manuka-Smoked Rauchbier 06B

Brewed2023-10-20 ABV5.4% OG1.059

Moutere, Nelson Sauvin Lalbrew Diamond Lager

ABV5.4% OG·FG1.059 → 1.018 IBU52

Dusty Zombies 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2023-10-05 ABV6.6% OG1.069

Moutere, Nectaron, Superdelic LalBrew Verdant IPA

ABV6.6% OG·FG1.069 → 1.019 IBU66

Resurgence Pale Ale II 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2023-09-15 ABV6.6% OG1.057

Riwaka Safale US-05

ABV6.6% OG·FG1.057 → 1.007 IBU70

Brewdog Punk IPA (clone) 21A

Brewed2023-08-02 ABV4.9% OG1.047

Chinook, Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, Cascade Safale US-05

ABV4.9% OG·FG1.047 → 1.010 IBU88

Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast (clone) 20C

Brewed2023-05-14 ABV5.0% OG1.057

Cascade, Centennial Safale US-05

ABV5.0% OG·FG1.057 → 1.019 IBU59

Redback APA 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2023-05-05 ABV4.8% OG1.055

Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin Safale US-05

ABV4.8% OG·FG1.055 → 1.018 IBU55

Resurgence Pale Ale 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2023-04-08 ABV7.0% OG1.065

Riwaka Safale US-05

ABV7.0% OG·FG1.065 → 1.012 IBU58

RAPA (Red APA) 21B

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2023-03-24 ABV6.3% OG1.060

Nectaron, Simcoe Safale US-05

ABV6.3% OG·FG1.060 → 1.012 IBU78

Gladfield Big O NEIPA (Hazy) 21C

Brewed2023-03-09 ABV6.6% OG1.062

Amarillo, Citra LalBrew Verdant IPA

ABV6.6% OG·FG1.062 → 1.012 IBU90

Zombie Dust (clone) 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2023-02-24 ABV6.0% OG1.057

Citra Safale US-05

ABV6.0% OG·FG1.057 → 1.011 IBU60

Liberty Sauvin Bomb (clone) 21A

Brewed2023-01-27 ABV6.2% OG1.056

Nelson Sauvin Safale US-05

ABV6.2% OG·FG1.056 → 1.009 IBU67

Liberty Yakima Monster (clone) 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2022-12-28 ABV6.6% OG1.061

Pacific Jade, Amarillo, Simcoe Safale US-05

ABV6.6% OG·FG1.061 → 1.011 IBU61

Reet Petite (clone) 21B

Specialty IPA: Red IPA

Brewed2022-12-04

Pacific Jade, Centennial, Simcoe, Citra Safale US-05

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (clone) 18B

American Pale Ale

Brewed2022-11-14 OG1.051

Magnum, Perle, Cascade Safale US-05