MOA MATCHING AT DEPOT EATERY & OYSTER BAR
As their website boosts “there’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”
It’s chef Al Brown’s place and reflects perfectly his attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked, to be enjoyed with friends.
The founder of Moa Beer Josh Scott and Marketing man Sunil Unka recently took the opportunity to sit down with Al and some of his team, Kyle Street, Joe Williams and Catherine Cordwell to Moa-match the succulent offerings.
MOA BREAKFAST – DEPOT BACON & EGG DOONA
Depot is “open since 7am” and this combination gets the day started off on the right foot.
Soft pillow like white bun, free range (Frenz SPCA approved) egg, Mahy farms bacon – double pressed pork belly and Al’s signature recipe cherry relish – cherries, fresh ginger, spice (Chinese Five Spice) and sherry vinegar.
A refreshing and fruity lager made with a blend of premium wheat malt, floral Nelson hops and cherries.
The spice and fruit in the relish matches the beer well. Devoured rapidly with sticky fingers this is the ultimate Breakfast of Champions.
MOA BLANC — DEPOT KINGFISH SASHIMI W/ ORONGO BAY OYSTER CREAM, APPLE & TOASTED FENNEL SEED
New Zealand is blessed with exquisite bounty from the sea and no one appreciates this more than Al Brown.
Sweet and clean line caught Kingfish, small-plump and creamy Orongo Bay (Russell) oysters, infused cream with sherry shallots. Granny smith apple providing a crisp-tart finish, with toasted Fennel adding floral notes.
A wheat beer brewed using a blend of 65% wheat malt and 35% barley malt which results in an elegantly smooth beer, with hints of spice and uplifting esters.
The creamy fatty notes of the kaimoana compliment the beer majestically.
MOA ORIGINAL — SKIRT STEAK W/ TOBACCO ONIONS & HABANERO MUSTARD
It wouldn’t be Kiwi cuisine without a slab of beef.
Juicy skirt steak, cut from the plate of a steer. Chargrilled to produce flavoursome smoky notes. Tobacco spice (smoked paprika, flour, salt, black pepper) fired onions and another one of Al’s signature touches a habanero mustard. Made with NZ habanero chilies from “Orcona Chillis ‘N Peppers”.
A classically brewed lager created from a blend of New Zealand premium malts and Nelson hops. Moa Original shows an array of smooth velvety characters on the palate but also has a refreshing floral nose.
The crisp smoky flavours are reminiscent of “bar food” and the sweet hot spiciness is nicely tempered by the beer.
Photos by: Ruth Keber
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