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Editor’s Pick: 21 beer stories from 2021

Take a look back at 21 of our favourite stories from 2021, from the trends (cans!…

Fighting for change, one beer at a time

“I think what became really evident really quickly, is that we need some framework within our…

Designing eye-catching beer labels

Mikaela Merrilees is the creative talent behind this year's winning GABS label design: Ladies of Dogtown,…

Lakeman goes lakeside in Taupō

Lakeman brewery has put aside the idea of a farm-based taproom and opened a waterfront pub…

Wellington’s original craft brewpub turns 10

When it opened 10 years Fork & Brewer redefined the idea of a brewpub in Wellington,…

Searchlight’s Skater Grrrl label takes top prize

A pair of skateboarders trumped magical animals and Satan to give Queenstown’s Searchlight Brewing top prize…

Deep Creek make splash with fruited sours

Deep Creek are the first New Zealand brewery to launch a range of beers with fruit…

Underdogs, outsiders and plenty of surprises at NZ beer awards

It was a watershed edition of the Brewers Guild Awards in 2021, with small players like…

Eddyline’s new cubes offer 4 by 440 solution

Sprig + Fern rebrand to keep up with pace of change

Sprig + Fern's latest rebrand is the second in four years but as owner Tracy Banner…

Show stopper hop

New Zealand Hops Ltd is celebrating a successful first appearance at the biggest craft beer gathering…

Festivals get flexible as they adjust to Covid