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Michael Donaldson

Michael Donaldson is the publisher and editor of Pursuit of Hoppiness. He is also the chair of judges for the New World Beer & Cider Awards and the author of Beer Nation, The Hopfather, and the Big Book of Home Brew.

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Three Sisters Buy Sunshine Brewing

Thursday 19 March 2026

Bold New Plymouth brewery Three Sisters is the new owner of Gisborne’s iconic Sunshine Brewing. It’s…

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Kotare Hops — Quality Is The Key

Thursday 19 March 2026

Champion hop grower Aeron Moleta believes the recent dip in demand for hops has bottomed out…

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The Generation Game — Mount Brewing At 30

Tuesday 10 March 2026

For Briar Harley, born into the brewery life, there’s plenty of excitement in sharing the news…

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“Unicorn” Brewery For Sale — Emporium On Market

Friday 6 February 2026

Here’s a big opportunity for someone who wants to get into the brewing game: Emporium —…

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A New “Weed” Pops Up At Garage Project

Thursday 5 February 2026

Fresh off another triumph in the GABS Hottest 100, Garage Project are launching a new member…

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Inside The Malty-verse of Beer

Thursday 15 January 2026

In this new series, sponsored by Gladfield Malt, we look at the ways malt can make…

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The Start Up Series — Twofold

Tuesday 30 December 2025

This is the final part in a series dedicated to breweries that have opened up since…

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The Start Up Series — BS Brewing

Monday 29 December 2025

This is the fifth part in a series dedicated to breweries that have opened up since…

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The Start Up Series — Alchemy St

Friday 19 December 2025

This is the fourth part of a series dedicated to breweries that have opened up since…

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The Start Up Series — DNA Brewing

Thursday 18 December 2025

This is the third instalment in a series dedicated to breweries that have opened up since…

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The Start Up Series — Coromandel Town Supply

Wednesday 17 December 2025

This is the second chapter in a series dedicated to breweries that have opened up since…

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The Start Up Series — Renegade Brewing

Tuesday 16 December 2025

This is the first in a series dedicated to breweries that have opened up since the…

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