kereru Superb Owl

Yes, the headline on this is correct, it says Wit Beer, rather than Witbier. This is a great step towards repositioning some of these traditional European styles into terms Kiwis will understand slightly better. Even better, is that on the Kereru web page they describe it as a “hazy blonde”. The tweak in language matches a tweak in the recipe from the last edition of this beer (also now in 440ml as opposed to 330ml). They’ve ditched the cardamom and gone back to pairing the orange zest with a more traditional coriander seed spice. Basically it’s a classic interpretation and it hits all the right notes. Appealing aroma, creamy mouthfeel, refreshing sweet citrus, a hint of tannic spice and nice 4.8 per cent ABV. It’s a perfect summer’s evening beer.

“Unicorn” Brewery For Sale — Emporium On Market

Here's a big opportunity for someone who wants to get into the brewing game: Emporium — a profitable, successful business is — for sale! You heard that right. Profitable, successful. Given that, why, I asked Paul Finney of Emporium, does he want to sell his brewery,...

A New “Weed” Pops Up At Garage Project

Fresh off another triumph in the GABS Hottest 100, Garage Project are launching a new member of the Pernicious Weed family next week. Pernicious Weed was Garage Project's first proper commercial release and it's now taking on a life of its own. We've already had...

Inside The Malty-verse of Beer

In this new series, sponsored by Gladfield Malt, we look at the ways malt can make a beer shine. Garage Project Garagista “People say, what's your favourite beer? And I'm like, well, you know, you can't say your favourite beer because it's like saying your favourite...

The Beer Project — Aliment Brewing

This was always the dream for Jason Bathgate and Monica Mead. Living in paradise, brewing their own beers. Tasman was where Jason and Monica lived when they first moved to New Zealand in 2009 before brewing jobs took them to Renaissance in Blenheim, 8 Wired in...

The Hoptimist — Boom Town Brewing

Sunshine, scenery, and a cold beer—Marlborough knows how to show off. But when that beer is a Boom Town APA and your interviewee colleague is Clive Macfarlane, the man behind the brews and the banter, you’re not just having a good Sunday—you’re starting a great story....

The Man Behind The Cans

If you’re prone to a tipple of craft beer, chances are you’re more than familiar with the work of Wellington creative, art director and artist, Anton Hart. For more than 20 years, he’s been the force behind the aesthetics of multiple, high-profile Kiwi craft...