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Boneface Number of the Beast Vanilla Coffee Imperial Stout

Monday 5 September 2022

If you are looking for a beer that combines the experience of extravagance with the feeling…

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Garage Project Phantasm Pilsner

Friday 2 September 2022

Phantasm Pilsner features Phantasm, a newly created product from Jos Ruffell, co-founder of Garage Project, which…

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Features

NZ Creation Phantasm Revolutionises Beer World

Thursday 1 September 2022

Phantasm, created by Jos Ruffell of Garage Project is revolutionising brewing in America.

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North End The Bitter Sea ESB

Wednesday 31 August 2022

North End had me hooked from the first promo of their new “Ancestral Range” of classic-style…

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News

Cassels Milk Stout Continues Global Success

Monday 29 August 2022

Christchurch brewery Cassels has continued its dominance at the annual World Beer Awards, winning a fourth…

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Features

Smartest Drinkers In The Bar

Monday 29 August 2022

Sommelier is widely understood to mean ‘wine expert’. But a Cicerone — a qualified ‘beer expert’…

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Concept Brewing A Multitude Of Sins Vol. 1 Barrel Aged Grapefruit IPA 6.4%abv

Sunday 28 August 2022

Christchurch’s Concept Brewing is one of the latest producers with a barrel program in development, and…

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Features

How To Start Home Brewing

Tuesday 23 August 2022

You may have noticed that things are getting more expensive. Inflation is driving up the cost…

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Kererū Hedgerow Foraged Ale

Monday 22 August 2022

Kererū Hedgerow Foraged Ale (4% ABV) will take your palate for a gentle wander through a…

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Features

Cell Division Where Art Meets Science

Monday 22 August 2022

Jamie McQuillan, the neuroscientist who bcame a brewer, talks about the art and science of beer.

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Opinion

Haiku Beer Vol 5

Thursday 18 August 2022

A round up of poetry in haiku form dedicated to beer.

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Features

A beer with your best friend

Wednesday 17 August 2022

A beer with your best mate is always great fun. But what if your best friend…

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