A la Carte Dining - The Speight`s Ale House

TOWER JUNCTION
In 1873, Sir Julius Vogel, the Premier
of New Zealand, implemented a
“think big” policy in the South Island,
building roads, ports and railway
lines.
The main trunk railway stretched
from Christchurch through to
Invercargill, and to support this
service Railway Workshops were
established on this site in May 1880.
The Addington Railway Workshops
became the biggest employer in the
South Island with over one thousand
people building, servicing and
maintaining the trains and carriages.
To accommodate people getting to
work, the bicycle stands were three
storeys high!
In
1883
the
Addington water
tower was built to
provide a pressure
water supply for the
Addington Railway
Workshops.
The Tower was
an innovative and
daring structure,
being one of the
world’s first structures built in
reinforced concrete. The design
concept included earthquake loading
such that the centre of gravity was
very low and even with a tank full of
water an earthquake would need to
be very severe to capsize it.
Today the Addington Water Tower
remains in good condition and the
concrete is sound.
ACTIVITY IN ADDINGTON
Addington began to thrive as a centre
of activity. In 1887 the Canterbury
Agricultural Pastoral Association
moved to Addington Showgrounds
which became the venue for their
annual A&P Show.
Canterbury Rugby League shifted to
the Addington Showgrounds in 1956.
The Corsair Motorcycle Club demonstrating their skills at the Addington
Showgrounds circa 1948 (photo courtesy Ray Shearman MNZM).
In November 1899 the first race
meeting was held at Addington
Raceway.
Today Addington and the Tower
Junction centre remain a central
hub of activity within the city of
Christchurch.
SPEIGHT’S
Like tTower Junction, Speight’s
has a long history.
In 1876 James
Speight,
Charles
Green slade
and
William Dawson
set up Speight’s
Brewery
in
Dunedin. Situated
on the same site
today in Rattray St,
Dunedin, Speight’s
is the Pride of the
South.
THE FOUNDERS
In 1876, in the bustling southern city
of Dunedin, James Speight’s brewing
dream became a reality. With a
couple of mates, Charles Greenslade
and William Dawson, he purchased
an evacuated bottling and malt plant,
where all three had worked, and set
up his own brewery.
The three men made a
great team and they wasted
no time in getting down
to business – in fact,
they put through their
first brew on April 4th,
a month before they
received the lease
on May 1st and two
months before they
had even obtained a
license on June 6th!
By 1887, the combination of clever business
sense and great beer had
seen Speight’s grow to
become the largest brewery in
New Zealand. But sadly, with his
dream at last a reality, James Speight
died in August of that year.
GOLD MEDAL ALE
In 1879 a cask of Speight’s Strong Ale
won the fledgling brewery its first
international award at the Sydney
International
Exhibition.
Sales
soared and the future of Speight’s
was secured.
Speight’s Ale continued to go
from strength to strength, winning
major international awards including
several gold medals, hence the
naming of “Speight’s Gold Medal
Ale” in 1893.
SPEIGHT’S CRAFT RANGE
Speight’s Brewery Dunedin has brewed
award-winning ales since 1876.
The four brews in the Speight’s
Craft Range – Distinction Ale,
Pale Ale, Porter and Pilsener –
were originated from recipes of a
bygone era in a quest to
recreate flavours as true
as possible to the original
styles.
Three of the Craft
Range brews, Pale Ale,
Porter and Pilsener,
are fermented in kauri
gyles – open-topped
wooden fermentation
vats which are lined
with beeswax.
Small volume and
labour intensive, these
open, shallow vessels help
to bring out the seamless
character and full aromas of the brews.
Only one other brewery in the
world is still known to use kauri
gyles.
BREWER'S NOTES
Speight’s Brewery has always produced award winning, traditional ales and beers, using only the finest quality
Southern ingredients and purest water. We take great care and pride in brewing our beers and are proud to
present them here to you. Why not taste the whole family of Speight’s beers! Purchase an Ale House Tasting
Tray, which will have a sample of each beer for you to try.
SPEIGHT’S GOLD MEDAL ALE
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Beer Style
Draught Amber Ale
First Brewed
Alcohol Level
1876
4.0
Colour
Bitterness
21
14
Energy (kilojoules/100ml)
Calories (/100ml)
135
32
Flavour characteristics: Speight’s is an ale with a hint of “grassy” undertones that add to
its complexity. It has the full flavour of Speight’s malt and hops.
SPEIGHT’S GOLDEN PALE ALE
Beer Style
First Brewed
Pale Ale
2012
Alcohol Level
Colour
4.0
15
Bitterness
20.0
Energy (kilojoules/100ml)
150
Calories (/100ml)
36
Flavour characteristics: It combines spicy flavours and aromas from Motueka hops balanced
against caramelised toffee like flavours of crystallized malted barley and chocolate malt.
This creates a beautifully balanced, easy drinking ale with a zesty aromatic character.
SPEIGHT’S OLD DARK
Beer Style
First Brewed
Alcohol Level
Colour
Bitterness
Energy (kilojoules/100ml)
Calories (/100ml)
English Porter
1991
4.0
90
23.5
150
36
Flavour characteristics: This dark ale has roasted malt character with a hint of chocolate.
The flavour has been balanced with extra hops and rounded out with just enough sweetness.
SPEIGHT’S DISTINCTION ALE
Beer Style
First Brewed
Alcohol Level
Traditional Dark Ale
1994
4.0
Colour
Bitterness
Energy (kj/100ml)
Calories (/100ml)
40
17
172
41
Flavour characteristics: This is a dark lager style beer. It sets itself apart from typical
lagers through the subtle sweetness of slightly caramelised malts with relatively little hop
bitterness or flavour from the Green Bullet and Pacific Jade hops. The darker speciality malts
provide a more complex malty caramel flavour that gives this brew a well rounded character.
SPEIGHT’S TRIPLE HOP PILSNER
Beer Style
First Brewed
Pilsener
2002
Alcohol Level
Colour
4.0
12
Bitterness
Energy (kj/100ml)
31
190
Calories (/100ml)
45
Flavour characteristics: The first thing that strikes you about the Triple Hop Pilsner is the
light golden colour true to the pilsner style of beer. Being a pilsner it’s a hop dominated
brew, in this case we use the hop varieties; Cascades, Green Bullet and Nelson Sauvin. These
give the initial hit of citrus fruit and fresh green hop character. It’s the hop sharpness
that gives a refreshingly crisp taste on the palate at first. Then the classic pilsner malt
flavour kicks in to provide a light malty biscuit background, the slight bitterness of the hops.
SPEIGHT'S CIDER
Beer Style
Cider
First Brewed
Alcohol Level
May 2011
4.6
Colour
Energy (kilojoules/100ml)
7.9 EBC
171.58
Calories (/100ml)
40.85
Flavour characteristics: Speight’s brings you a well balanced, refreshing cider. The full bodied
profile comes from the batch fermentation of juice sourced from 100% New Zealand grown
apples, and is expertly coupled to a dry finish, which leaves you wanting more of this amber cider.
SPEIGHT'S SUMMIT LAGER
Beer Style
Lager
First Brewed
June 2008
Alcohol Level
4.0
Energy (kilojoules/100ml)
135
Calories (/100ml)
31
Flavour characteristics: Brewed with only natural ingredients, Speight's Summit Lager is a
smooth flavoured lager free of artificial additives and preservatives. With the addition of the
Pacific Hallertau hop variety added late in the brew. Speight's Summit Lager delivers a smooth,
crisp and refreshing taste with less of the maltiness associated with Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
SPEIGHT’S PORTER
Beer Style
Porter
First Brewed
2002
Alcohol Level
5.0
Colour
155
Bitterness
27
Energy (kj/100ml)
181
Calories (/100ml)
43
Flavour characteristics: Speight’s Porter is a red-black beer with a rich, robust palate and
complex full aromas. A blend of crystal, caramalt, roasted wheat and chocolate malt combine
to give a complex, smoky, mocha aroma and a rich coffee flavour which finishes on a subtle
chocolate note.
SPEIGHT’S WHEAT BEER
Beer Style
Wheat Beer
First Brewed
Alcohol Level
Colour
Bitterness
2013
5.0
19.0
16.0
Energy (kj/100ml)
178
Calories (/100ml)
40
Flavour characteristics: A wheat beer with four speciality malts that add an extra
caramalised flavour. Amber in colour with a cloudy appearance because it’s unfiltered, the
beer yeast adds its own fruity, clove, citrus like character.
The kitchen have rustled up a great selection of Southern favourites with
generous portions to suit a real hunger. As master brewer, I have prepared a few
tasting notes and selected the perfect partner for these great dishes.
Speig h t’s Ale Ho u s e To w e r J u n c ti o n S ta rte rs
T he A l e H o us e L o a f
Half $7.30
Whole $12.50
Locally baked Speight’s bread. Hot and delicious - garlic or plain.
Ma l th o u s e P la tte r
Small $28.20
Large $39.50
Ale House loaf, served with soft cheese, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami,
leg ham and chicken.
Big ’Uns
$9.40
Big chips with tomato sauce.
S p i c y P o ta to W e d ge s
$12.50
Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
S p i c y P o ta to W e d ge s wi t h Bac on & Ch ees e
$15.60
Topped with bacon and cheese and served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
K u m a ra C h i p s
$11.40
With sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
S o up o f th e Da y
$13.20
Chef’s choice of fresh homemade soup served with Ale House bread.
S t C l a i r S h ri m p C o c k ta i l
$15.20
A generous portion of shrimp bound with a creamy seafood sauce,
served on a bed of crispy lettuce and avocado slices.
S e afo o d C h o w de r
$16.90
A local favourite. Seafood, bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately
flavoured with fresh herbs, served with bread.
Enjoy this hearty soup with a refreshing Speight’s Summit
“ G o l d Me d a l ” C a l a m a ri
Small $19.40
Large 27.80
After marinating tender strips of calamari in Speight’s Gold Medal Ale, we lightly
crumb and golden fry. Match this with salad greens, lemon aioli and there you have
the makings of a classic.
Goes without saying - Speight’s Gold Medal Ale is perfect
E g gs Be n e d i c t
$19.40
Hot English muffin served with ham and topped with a rich hollandaise.
Served with hash browns.
P ee w e e ’s P a n c ak e s
$19.40
Homestyle pancakes served with a berry compote and fresh cream and maple syrup.
S o ut h e rn Man ’s “ A ll D a y ” Break fas t
$25.00
A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled
tomato and crispy potatoes. Served with toasted Ale House bread and tomato chutney.
Speight’s Distinction is a good match with this
T hre e S ta r P i e
Homemade pie of the day served with ranch slaw and golden fries.
Ask your waiter to suggest a suitable beer to have with today’s pie
$19.90
Sp eigh t’s Al e H o u s e To w e r J u n c t i o n Ma i n s
Caesar Salad
$20.70
w Cha r Grill ed Chi cke n
$24.90
The Ale House’s spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key
part of the Kiwi dining scene. Fresh crisp lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies,
poached egg and our own caesar dressing.
The full flavour of Speight’s Distinction Ale goes perfectly here
S ha m ro c k S a l a d
$26.90
A choice of Moroccan Style Chicken with salad greens, tomato, avocado, grapes
and a lemon cumin yoghurt dressing.
Or Thai Style Beef with salad greens, cucumber, peanuts, bean sprouts and minted
sweet chilli dressing.
A lovely light meal to have with a Speight’s Gold Medal Ale
Tra di ti o n a l S m o k ed F i s h P ie
$23.80
Market fresh Hoki with peas. Individually served with garlic ciabatta served with
fresh garden salad.
The smooth flavour of Speight's Summit will enhance this dish
C a t ch o f th e D ay
$29.90
Allow our chefs to create for you a taste sensation using daily fresh fish from the
markets. Please ask your waiter for today’s inspiration.
A glass of Speight’s Pilsener is just great with fish
Blue ’n’ Gold
$28.40
Southern blue cod, lightly golden fried in Speight’s beer batter, served with ranch
slaw and fries.
A classic meal - pair it with a glass of Speight’s Summit
D e e p S o u th S a l m o n
$36.20
Grilled fillet of Akaroa salmon served on a homemade potatoe fennel cake, topped
with caper hollandaise with a choice of ranch slaw or fresh vegetables.
Savour the flavour here with a Speight’s Gold Medal Ale
B l a c k C h e rry C h i c k e n
$34.20
Tender chicken breast pocketed with soft cheese and cashew nuts, topped with smokey
bacon and oven roasted. Laid on kumara mash with a black cherry sauce and ranch slaw.
Speight’s Porter has the complex flavours to enhance this dish
C h i c ke n P a rc e l s
Small $23.90
Large $27.70
Marinated chicken breast, bacon, Turkish apricots and cream cheese, wrapped
in golden filo pastry, topped with plum sauce and toasted almond shavings.
Served with ranch slaw and crispy potatoes.
Just great with a glass of Speight’s Pilsener
T h e H o u s e o f P ai n
$29.80
Half roast chicken. Nana’s classic chicken dish served on her famous roast potatoes,
topped with lashings of gravy and served with fresh vegetables.
The smooth flavour of Speight’s Summit is great with this
O p h i r C o rn F ri tte rs
Corn fritters with streaky bacon, tomato and coriander salsa and ranch slaw.
Everyone’s favourite – have a Speight’s Gold Medal Ale as well
$22.70
T h e V e g e To w e r
$26.90
Chargrilled medley of vegetables stacked with feta, basil pesto and a red pepper
purée. Topped with parmesan shavings and kumara crisps. Served with salad greens
and balsamic dressing.
Great with a glass of smooth Speight’s Pilsener
V e g e ta ri a n F i l o P a rc el s
Small $22.50
Large $27.40
A selection of the freshest vegetables and soft cheese wrapped in golden filo pastry
and served on fresh garden salad.
Have this with a crisp, natural Speight’s Summit
“ T he P l a i n s ” P a s ta o f the Day
$26.90
Chef’s pasta selection of the day, served with ranch slaw.
Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today’s pasta dish
P a c i fi c C o a s t Mu s s e l s
Small $20.90
Large $28.80
New Zealand green lip mussels, steamed in a coconut, chilli, lemon grass and ginger
broth, served with chargrilled Ale House bread to soak it up.
Perfect with Speight’s award winning Gold Medal Ale
S p e i g ht ’s G o u rm e t Bu rg er
$23.90
Constructed with a monster bun, lettuce, tomato and caramelised onion and served
with golden fries.
Chargrilled Chicken Breast , bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney
Or Chargrilled Beef Pattie , bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory
smoked BBQ sauce.
Best with Speight’s full flavoured caramel toned Distinction Ale
J a m es S p e i g h t’s P o rte r Sa us age a nd Ma s h
$24.90
Locally made porter sausage on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion and
gravy. Served with Ale House bread.
Just has to be Speight’s Porter with this one
G ra nd m a’s L a m b ’s F ry
$24.70
Thinly sliced lamb’s liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich
Speight’s Old Dark gravy, served on a potato mash, with Ale House bread.
The roasted malt taste of Speight’s Old Dark is great with Grandma’s favourite
“ T he H i g h l a n d er” P o rk Sp are R ibs
Small $24.90
Large $35.80
Slow roasted pork spare ribs, smothered in a secret Speight’s Old Dark and orange
inspired BBQ sauce and served with our crispy potatoes and ranch slaw. Prepare to
get messy with this one.
Speight’s Old Dark is the beer for this dish
T h e P i g R o u te
$34.50
Rolled and stuffed pork belly with potato mash and seasonal vegetables finished
with lashings of gravy.
Speight’s Distinction is delicious with pork
S h e a re r’s S h a n k s
One $25.80
Tender and delicious shanks of lamb, oven roasted with Central thyme and garlic,
topped with Ale House gravy and mint glaze. Served on potato mash with fresh
vegetables or ranch slaw.
I must say this is perfect with Speight’s Porter
Two $34.20
D ru nk e n S te a k
$29.90
250g of prime Otago rump steak, marinated in Speight’s Old Dark and cooked to your
liking. Topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic gravy
or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad.
Speight’s Old Dark of course!
H i gh C ou n try H o g
$35.50
Good old fashioned bacon loin cutlets barbequed on our chargrill and topped with
apple sauce and rich Ale House gravy. Served with golden fries and fresh salad.
Lovely washed down with a cold Speight’s Pilsener
In the Roar
$36.40
Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare and placed on a potato and parsnip
gratin, marinated field mushroom and baby spinach. Glazed with a Jagermeister and
raspberry jus and served with fresh vegetables.
Speight’s complex, smokey Porter is just what you need here
R o a s t O ta g o L a m b R um p
$37.80
Prime Otago lamb rump marinated in Speight’s Distinction Ale and rosemary. Oven
roasted and served with a medley of roasted vegetables, a minted green pea purée and
glazed with a redcurrant jus. Served with fresh vegetables.
A pint of Speight’s Distinction Ale will go great with this
H a y m a n ’s Ri b e y e o f B e ef
$38.50
Premium chargrilled ribeye of beef laid on a kumara rosti with a mild blue cheese
sauce and crispy smoked bacon with fresh garden vegetables.
The perfect accompaniment is Speight’s award winning Gold Medal Ale
Charge incurred for extra condiments
If you require gluten free, please ask our staff for options
S I DE S
Egg
Bacon
Side Salad
Side Vegetables
Potato Mash & Gravy
$2.30
$5.20
$7.00
$7.00
$6.40
Crispy Potatoes
Onions
Mushrooms
Chips
$5.20
$4.20
$6.00
$4.90
DE S S E R T S
C ro m we l l C ru m bl e
$14.00
A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, custard
and ice cream.
C h o co l a te Mu d C a k e
$14.00
Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce,
vanilla ice cream and cream.
G o u rm e t I ce Cre a m
$14.00
Dunedin’s own specialty, gourmet ice cream –
Speight’s Old Dark, topped with caramel and coffee sauce.
F a rm h o u s e C h ee s e Ca k e
$14.00
Ask for today’s selection.
Baby Pavlova
$14.00
The Kiwi classic surrounded with a salad of fresh fruit and whipped cream
and smothered in a wild berry compote.
S t i c k y D a te & G i n g e r S team ed Pudd ing
$14.00
Grandma’s favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,
ice cream and whipped cream.
To day ’s S pe c i a l
Home made dessert of the day. Please ask for today’s selection.
$14.00
K I DS ME NU
For kids 12 and under only
Salads served with Ale House dressing
So u t h ern K i d s P i c n i c P l atter
$13.00
Chicken, ham, cheese, fruit, bread and vege sticks
Fish & Chips
$13.00
Lightly battered fish fillet served on golden fries and fresh salad
C ru m b e d C h i c k e n S tri ps
$13.00
Crumbed chicken strips served on golden fries and fresh salad
C h e es y Ju n i o r B u rg e r & Chip s
$13.00
B a t t e re d Ho tdo g & C h i p s
$13.00
Traditional mini battered hotdogs served on golden fries and fresh salad
B B Q P o rk R i b s & C h i p s
$13.00
G ri l l e d F i s h
$13.00
Served with baby salad and crispy potatoes
B a n an a S p l i t
$13.00
With all the bells and whistles
H a l f P i n t Ic e Cre a m S u ndae with the W o rks
$6.80
B e e rs
Ta p Be e r
Speight's Gold
Speight's Wheat Beer
Speight’s Triple Hop Pilsener
Speight's Distinction
Speight's Porter
Speight's Old Dark
Speight's Seasonal Release
Speight's Summit
Speight's Cider
Corona
Becks
Stella Artois
Steinlager Classic
Steinlager Pure
Steinlager Premium Light
Guinness 400ml
Kilkenny 440ml
Stella Artois
Mac’s Gold
Lion Red
B o t t l e B e e rs
C i de rs
Isaac's Apple Cider
Isaac's Berry Cider
A selection of wines, malt whiskies and premium spirits is also available
Non A lc o h o li c Dri n k s
Juices
Orange
Tomato
Cranberry
Apple
Pineapple
S o f t D rin k s
Coke
Diet Coke
Lemonade
Ginger Ale
L&P
Mac's Ginger Beer
Cappucino
Latté
Flat White
Short Black
Long Black
Moccaccino
Te a
Choose from a selection of blends
Red Bull
Coffee
H o t C ho c o l a te
Gift vouchers are available from the bar to a value of your choice