Pursuit of Hoppiness

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…

Bach Brewing Sticky Buds III

I’m far from ready to declare a favourite from this year’s fresh hop season, but I…

8 Wired Fresh Hopwired

It’s here… the full force of the fresh hop storm is upon us, and I find…

Hallertau Fresh Hop Belgian Ale

When it comes to fresh hops, it’s a bold move for a brewer to step outside…

Thief Brewing Brood Mother

One of the first Canterbury fresh hops on the scene this year, Brood Mother Hazy IPA…

Sprig + Fern Harvest Pilsner

Sprig + Fern’s ultra-classic Harvest Pilsner is always amongst the very first heralds of the impending…