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Brothers Beer In Financial Strife

Tuesday 8 August 2023

Just days after Epic Brewing went in liquidation, another Auckland brewery is on the ropes, with…

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8 Wired’s Double Delight at NZ Beer Awards

Sunday 6 August 2023

8 Wired Brewing scored an unprecedented double at the NZ Beer Awards in Christchurch on Saturday…

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Personalise your Beer

Friday 4 August 2023

Have you ever wanted to give someone a personalised beer can as a gift? Or perhaps…

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Epic Brewing in Liquidation

Thursday 27 July 2023

Epic Brewing, one of the most influential brands in the craft beer boom of the 21st…

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Zeelandt Back to Full Production for Core Range

Thursday 20 July 2023

Five months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Zeelandt’s core range is back in full production. “We are…

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Parrotdog Delighted With Smith’s IPA Win

Monday 3 July 2023

Parrotdog brewing director Matt Warner is delighted to have finally won the Smith’s NZ IPA Challenge.…

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Epic’s Keen Eye for History

Monday 19 June 2023

An iconic part of Auckland’s cultural history now adorns the Epic Brewing taproom in Onehunga. For…

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The Secret Of Lakeman’s Supreme Success

Tuesday 30 May 2023

That James Cooper once turned down breakfast with Paul McCartney tells you a lot about his…

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Kiwi Breweries Sweep Big Awards in Australia

Monday 29 May 2023

New Zealand breweries are celebrating massive success at the Australian International Beer Awards in Melbourne last…

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8 Wired Wild Feijoa Celebrates 10th Vintage

Wednesday 24 May 2023

One of New Zealand’s most iconic modern beers is celebrating its 10th vintage. 8 Wired Wild…

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New World Beer & Cider Awards Winners

Monday 22 May 2023

Some of Aotearoa’s newest, smallest and most remote craft breweries have won a place in the…

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Brothers Beer Getting Out Of Bar Business

Friday 19 May 2023

Auckland brewery Brothers Beer getting out of the bar and restaurant business to focus solely on…

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