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Parrotdog End Garage Project’s Reign at NZ Beer Awards

Sunday 4 August 2024

Recent history was turned on its head at the NZ Beer Awards in Auckland last night…

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Features

Liberty Brewing Win Third Malthouse WCIPA Challenge

Friday 2 August 2024

Liberty Brewing won their third Malthouse West Coast IPA Challenge title claiming the Golden Gumboots with…

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Features

International Acts Star at Beervana 2024

Wednesday 31 July 2024

Roll up, roll up! Aotearoa’s premier festival of froth is on for the 22nd time on…

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Travel

Mr Goodbar — Wellington

Wednesday 31 July 2024

When in Wellington, visit the temples of taste. And I’m not talking about Unity Books or…

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8 Wired Southland Hopwired

Wednesday 31 July 2024

8 Wired Hopwired has a special place for me, both in my heart and in my…

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Travel

Beervana — 48 Hours In Wellington

Wednesday 31 July 2024

It doesn’t matter how you plan to get to Wellington for Beervana, you can start enjoying…

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News

Panhead Go Hard on Bright IPA

Friday 12 July 2024

Panhead Custom Ales has one of the most iconic core ranges on the market, with beers…

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Panhead Batch 206

Thursday 11 July 2024

A couple of years ago I visited Panhead brewery, the jewel in the crown of Upper…

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Beer Baroness Double Danger

Thursday 11 July 2024

Beer Baroness Double Danger, an Imperial Hoppy Red Ale (7.9%abv) is the first from their upcoming…

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Hop Federation Deep Space IPL

Monday 1 July 2024

There’s been quite a few beers bouncing around recently that have showcased trial hops from the…

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Features

Derelict Brewing Exit In Style

Tuesday 25 June 2024

One of New Zealand’s most loved and respected breweries, Derelict in North Canterbury, has shut up…

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Emerson’s Once Upon A Time In The West

Friday 14 June 2024

Of the emerging styles seen over the last year (or two) West Coast Pilsner looks to…

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