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The Beer Project — McLeod’s

Tuesday 29 October 2024

18 January, 2024: Jason Bathgate, head brewer at McLeod’s Brewery in Waipu, Northland, has pre-warned me…

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Three Boys Double Down On Champion Status

Monday 28 October 2024

Amongst the myriad trophies awarded at the annual Brewers Guild Awards, the most elusive prize is…

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Mr Goodbar — Crafty Dunedin Roadie

Monday 28 October 2024

Dunedin called me south. It wasn’t the beer that took me there, but it is a…

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Hazzy Hunter vs Marcus from Manaia

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Hazzy Hunter, in search of great beer, tracks down Marcus Chawner from Manaia Craft Brewers. Hazzy…

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Fermented Culture — The Darkest Hour

Tuesday 22 October 2024

The iconic New Zealand film Goodbye Pork Pie presented a snapshot of Wellington, the city of…

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From Mountain Culture to Shining Peak

Wednesday 9 October 2024

Hectic doesn’t even begin to describe the past winter months at New Plymouth brewpub, Shining Peak.…

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Forkin’ Big Win for Little Wellington BrewPub

Wednesday 9 October 2024

Brayden Rawlinson, sole brewer at Wellington brewpub, Fork & Brewer, celebrated his recent win at the…

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McLeod’s On Cloud Nine

Wednesday 9 October 2024

It’s a tough choice for Jason Bathgate — is he happier with McLeod’s winning the Champion…

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Instagratification: Dusty’s best of the latest releases

Tuesday 8 October 2024

Photographer, beer-lover and Instagram influencer Dusty, picks his highlights from the latest releases

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Parrotdog’s Core Range Rolling In Gold

Friday 4 October 2024

The retraction in the beer economy over the past two years has an upside for Parrotdog…

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Urbanaut Atlanta Bright IPA

Wednesday 25 September 2024

It seems 2024 is turning into of the ‘year of the bright IPA’ with phenomenal releases…

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Travel

Searchlight Shining Bright in Queenstown

Wednesday 25 September 2024

Nestled away in Industrial Place just outside the bustle of Queenstown’s CBD is Searchlight Brewery. The…

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