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Not Such A Nutty Idea

Tuesday 4 August 2026

This is an intriguing development — cashew nuts in beer to approximate the creamy texture you…

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Leading Malt Producer Celebrates 100 Years

Monday 3 August 2026

Joe White Maltings, Australia’s largest malt producer, is celebrating 100 years of specialty malt production. The…

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NZ Brewing Shock As Major Malt Supplier Shuts

Friday 17 July 2026

The New Zealand brewing industry is set for a massive shock after France-based multi-national Malteurop announced…

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Flood Shuts Emporium Brewing

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Emporium Brewing in Kaikoura will be closed until further notice following the devastating flood that roared…

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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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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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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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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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“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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Three Sisters Expand Into Wellington

Friday 12 December 2025

New Plymouth brewery Three Sisters is expanding into Wellington, taking over the site that was once…

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