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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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NZ Brewers Frustrated at Unfair Export Burden

Friday 3 July 2026

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

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Don’t Fear The Dark — How To Enjoy Stout

Monday 22 June 2026

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

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Continued Consolidation with Volstead Takeover

Friday 12 June 2026

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

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Globe-trotting Kiwi Brewer Sets Up In Singapore

Friday 12 June 2026

Nick Calder-Scholes the Kiwi brewer behind the phenomenal success of Sydney’s One Drop is now head…

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Nectaron — A Familiar Song Played Differently

Monday 25 May 2026

Nectaron hops are capturing the imagination of American brewers, particularly after the most recent harvest where…

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Two Bays Widens NZ Gluten-Free Market

Monday 25 May 2026

Just about anywhere you go to eat these days understands a large chunk of the population…

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Brewer Becomes Co-Owner at Searchlight

Monday 25 May 2026

Ash Hutchinson, head brewer from Searchlight in Queenstown, is now a co-owner of the business —…

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150 years of Speight’s

Monday 25 May 2026

Speight’s Brewery in Dunedin — New Zealand’s oldest brewery — is celebrating its 150th birthday. It’s…

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Altitude’s Trophy-Winning Attitude

Friday 15 May 2026

Queenstown’s Altitude Brewing are celebrating (another) stunning awards performance at the Australian International Beer Awards, held…

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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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