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Deep Creek Founder Starts Over in Tauranga

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Scott Taylor, one of the founders of Deep Creek and the face of the brand, is…

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Features

Organic Hops Poised For A Bright Future

Wednesday 13 November 2024

As the European Union sets ambitious targets for organic production, two New Zealand hop farms are…

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Features

Boneface Shake Down New Vibe With Hip Rebrand

Friday 1 November 2024

When perusing the beer aisles to stock up for your weekend beer purchase this weekend, you…

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Test Lab Pale Alien IPA

Thursday 31 October 2024

Test Lab Brewery (Christchurch) have been on the rise this year, and given that they’re a…

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Four Square’s Behemoth ‘Brollab’

Thursday 31 October 2024

Four Square is celebrating 100 years of trading by showcasing four products this summer under the…

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Beer Legend John Harrington Dies

Wednesday 30 October 2024

One of the true legends of the New Zealand beer scene, John Harrington, has died. Harrington…

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Features

More Magic From Garage Project

Tuesday 29 October 2024

A heavy reliance on chance, luck and magic is not usually a desirable feature in a…

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Features

The Beer Project — McLeod’s

Tuesday 29 October 2024

18 January, 2024: Jason Bathgate, head brewer at McLeod’s Brewery in Waipu, Northland, has pre-warned me…

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Opinion

Three Boys Double Down On Champion Status

Monday 28 October 2024

Amongst the myriad trophies awarded at the annual Brewers Guild Awards, the most elusive prize is…

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Travel

Mr Goodbar — Crafty Dunedin Roadie

Monday 28 October 2024

Dunedin called me south. It wasn’t the beer that took me there, but it is a…

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Features

Hazzy Hunter vs Marcus from Manaia

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Hazzy Hunter, in search of great beer, tracks down Marcus Chawner from Manaia Craft Brewers. Hazzy…

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Opinion

Fermented Culture — The Darkest Hour

Tuesday 22 October 2024

The iconic New Zealand film Goodbye Pork Pie presented a snapshot of Wellington, the city of…

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