Brendan Holland

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…

The Hoptimist — Brew Union

Drinking In The Middle Lane

When my recent piece ‘A slow walk through paradise’ was published, a mate joked, “Jeepers BH,…

Roots Brewing — Small But Mighty

Back in the early 1900s, Whanganui wasn’t just lively as New Zealand’s 5th largest city —…

Eruption Brewing — Lyttelton’s Local Legend

To understand Eruption Brewing’s place in Lyttelton, it helps to zoom out — first a couple…

The Hoptimist — Boom Town Brewing

Sunshine, scenery, and a cold beer—Marlborough knows how to show off. But when that beer is…

Slow Walk Through Paradise — Visiting Every Brewery in NZ

There’s something about beer that’s always been part of my story. From the early days of…