Philip Walter

The Hoppiness 100 — Phil Walter

We’ve asked the Pursuit of Hoppiness writers to come up with their top picks for the…

The Beer Drinker’s Quandary

A shudder went through the brewing world recently, with seemingly established brands buckling, stuttering and faltering…

4 Mates Bring Elusive Quality to Invercargill

I don’t travel as much on business as I used to, and so rarely get to…

Pucker up Sour Puss

Phil Walter tries to navigate the huge variety of sour beers, from traditional to modern fruited…

How the west was re-won

Philip Walter celebrates the return of "proper" IPA.

When you’ve had all the beers, Pale Ale will rescue you.

I found myself looking at shelves full of all the beers wondering “what is the point…

A glass half-full view on glasses

Philip Walter puts a series of glasses to the test

Stout and About

Philip Walter is captivated by the sheer diversity of stouts on offer in New Zealand. As…

Climbing The Beer Ladder

Philip Walter climbs the ladder of flavour with a beer tasting flight featuring an imperial saison,…

Myth becomes reality