Travel

The Hoptimist — Neon, Lactose & A Missing T-shirt

There’s a rumour that somewhere out there exists a t‑shirt emblazoned with “Dean Moses” in full…

Exploring Vancouver’s Historic Brewery Creek

It’s 12 years between drinks in Vancouver, but I’m finally back at one of my favourite…

The Hoptimist — Brew Union

Roots Brewing — Small But Mighty

Back in the early 1900s, Whanganui wasn’t just lively as New Zealand’s 5th largest city —…

Beers A Plenty in Bay of Plenty

The summer months bring tourists flocking to the beaches and seaside towns of the Bay of…

Eruption Brewing — Lyttelton’s Local Legend

To understand Eruption Brewing’s place in Lyttelton, it helps to zoom out — first a couple…

The Hoptimist — Boom Town Brewing

Sunshine, scenery, and a cold beer—Marlborough knows how to show off. But when that beer is…

Three Sisters Expand Into Wellington

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

Mr Good Bar — Epic Taproom

After a while, being Mr Good Bar has become a little like living a replay of…

Beer Festivals — Your Guide To What’s On In Early 2026

There are plenty of beer festivals popping up around the country this summer. Here is a…

The Mighty Moutere Inn Celebrates 175 Years

They started off no different to everyone else.  Four blokes used to British and European choices…

Ales On The Camino Trail

I’ve been a beer guy forever. I love the taste, the industry and the social connection…