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Free Glass Flagon Scheme Launches Nationwide

Thursday 9 November 2023

Dozens of high-profile breweries around the country, including Garage Project, Parrotdog and Emerson’s, are today launching…

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UPDATED: Deep Creek Owes More Than $4m

Wednesday 8 November 2023

Deep Creek Brewing went into liquidation last week owing more than $4 million. The first report…

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Wanaka Beer Fest Puts the Focus on Local

Monday 6 November 2023

The Wanaka Beer Fest, set for the first weekend in December, is a real showcase for…

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Paddy Gower-Inspired IPA Concentrate

Thursday 26 October 2023

Wellington-based craft soda maker Six Barrel Soda has entered the realm of non-alcoholic ‘beer’ with the…

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Blokequet — A Beer For Mental Wellbeing

Thursday 19 October 2023

­­Once upon a sunny Thursday afternoon in Morningside, a group of people gathered at Yeastie Boys’…

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Brothers Beer Avoids Liquidation But Venues Closed

Wednesday 11 October 2023

Brothers Beer will avoid liquidation after shareholders agreed to inject more than $1 million into the…

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Clayton Hops Enters Cryo Game

Thursday 5 October 2023

Hop producer Clayton Hops continues its massive investment in the value-add department. The independently-owned hop producer…

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Townshend Crowdfunding Campaign Underway

Thursday 21 September 2023

Much-loved Townshend Brewery are seeking crowdfunding to grow their business. Motueka-based Townshend are looking to raise…

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Chinchiller Buys Five Peaks Brewery

Wednesday 20 September 2023

The recent headlines around craft brewing of late have not been particularly hopeful; with the industry…

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Renaissance Relocating to Christchurch

Thursday 14 September 2023

After 18 years in Blenheim, Renaissance Brewing is moving to Christchurch and will be joined there…

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Last Drinks For SOBA

Friday 8 September 2023

The Society of Beer Advocates (SOBA) has voted itself out of existence. In a message to…

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Epic Lives On After Sale Confirmed

Saturday 26 August 2023

Epic Brewing will live on after the business was bought by a combination of a construction…

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