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Raglan’s Workshop Brewery Making Waves

Tuesday 3 October 2023

Raglan, famous for its idyllic surf breaks is now making waves in the beer world after…

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Glenorchy Brew Co — A Sustainable Paradise

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Nestled away in small-town Glenorchy, on the literal road to Paradise, is Glenorchy Brew Co —…

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Reckless By Name, Not By Nature

Monday 25 September 2023

For a small regional city, Bathurst has a big name. Located some three hours west of…

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Beer Baroness Little Mighty Session IPA

Monday 25 September 2023

I can see why Beer Baroness Little Mighty won a trophy at the New Zealand Beer…

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Urbanaut Launches Kihi Sub-brand

Monday 25 September 2023

Beer is like ice cream, says Urbanaut’s Bruce Turner. Once it was mainly vanilla, strawberry and…

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Townshend Crowdfunding Campaign Underway

Thursday 21 September 2023

Much-loved Townshend Brewery are seeking crowdfunding to grow their business. Motueka-based Townshend are looking to raise…

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Instagratification Dusty’s Picks Sept 2023

Thursday 21 September 2023

Photographer and beer-lover Dusty brings you his Instagram-worthy picks for September 2023. Heavy on the IPAs…

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Chinchiller Buys Five Peaks Brewery

Wednesday 20 September 2023

The recent headlines around craft brewing of late have not been particularly hopeful; with the industry…

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The Beer Drinker’s Quandary

Monday 18 September 2023

A shudder went through the brewing world recently, with seemingly established brands buckling, stuttering and faltering…

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Renaissance Relocating to Christchurch

Thursday 14 September 2023

After 18 years in Blenheim, Renaissance Brewing is moving to Christchurch and will be joined there…

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Last Drinks For SOBA

Friday 8 September 2023

The Society of Beer Advocates (SOBA) has voted itself out of existence. In a message to…

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Behemoth Clayton F#$%ING Hops! (Nelson Sauvin Hop Oil Edition)

Saturday 26 August 2023

Behemoth’s ‘Clayton’ series of single hop-grower NZIPAs have won incredible recognition in the recent Brewers Guild…

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