Pursuit of Hoppiness

Garage Project Top Cutter NZIPA

The Smith’s NZIPA challenge concluded for another year last weekend, and some of the entries are…

8 Wired Rogue & Villian ESB

Though I daren’t speak it too loud for fear of jinxing it, this has (so far)…

Boneface The Darkness American Stout

Boneface have a new (or old, actually) dark beer out for the winter months, with a…

Epic Coming Of Age Imperial Stout

With their momentous 20th anniversary just been, Auckland’s Epic Brewing have found another reason to celebrate,…

NZ Brewers Frustrated at Unfair Export Burden

Kiwi brewers are frustrated at the political inaction that’s leaves them at a huge disadvantage when…

The Beer Project — Urbanaut

Working with a hangover is never fun, even if you’re a brewer. The effects of Urbanaut’s…

The Hoptimist — Neon, Lactose & A Missing T-shirt

There’s a rumour that somewhere out there exists a t‑shirt emblazoned with “Dean Moses” in full…

Exploring Vancouver’s Historic Brewery Creek

It’s 12 years between drinks in Vancouver, but I’m finally back at one of my favourite…

Don’t Fear The Dark — How To Enjoy Stout

In 15 years writing and talking about beer, I’ve learned the style that most surprises people…

Price of Beer: Paying More Might Be Worth It

Inflation, that invisible bandit, has been nicking coins out of our pockets faster than you can…

Fermented Culture — After The Fall

Continued Consolidation with Volstead Takeover

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