Pursuit of Hoppiness

Continued Consolidation with Volstead Takeover

The group behind Christchurch’s small and experimental Concept Brewing have taken over the larger Volstead Trading…

Globe-trotting Kiwi Brewer Sets Up In Singapore

Nick Calder-Scholes the Kiwi brewer behind the phenomenal success of Sydney’s One Drop is now head…

Instagratification: Dusty’s Fresh Hop Faves

Photographer, beer-lover and Instagram influencer Dusty, picks his highlights from the latest releases.

Urbanaut Harmonie Hazy Belgian IPA

An argument could be made that the first hazy beer was Belgian.  With its low bitterness,…

Garage Project Harvest Home

Just when you think you’re out, fresh hop season pulls you back in… Garage Project Harvest…

Southpaw New Brighton Lager

With the fresh hop race finally dying down, it’s time to pair things all the way…

The Hoptimist — Brew Union

Nectaron — A Familiar Song Played Differently

Nectaron hops are capturing the imagination of American brewers, particularly after the most recent harvest where…

Two Bays Widens NZ Gluten-Free Market

Just about anywhere you go to eat these days understands a large chunk of the population…

Brewer Becomes Co-Owner at Searchlight

Ash Hutchinson, head brewer from Searchlight in Queenstown, is now a co-owner of the business —…

150 years of Speight’s

Speight’s Brewery in Dunedin — New Zealand’s oldest brewery — is celebrating its 150th birthday. It’s…

Altitude’s Trophy-Winning Attitude

Queenstown’s Altitude Brewing are celebrating (another) stunning awards performance at the Australian International Beer Awards, held…