The conversation started by Radio Brews News’ episode on contract brewing continues. Here Martin Craig looks at the New Zealand situation and wonders whether where a beer is brewed matter more than how it tastes…
The ill-Chosen One?
It would have been difficult to miss the Independent Liquor’s ‘Chosen One’ campaign. Large newspaper ads and a heavily promoted website invite beer drinkers to register as one of 999 lucky beer fans who get to choose Independent’s new craft lager. Just for the record, I didn’t register. The sample pack arrived unsolicited, with a… Read more →
Matariki Winter Ales Festival 2011
New Zealand’s Society of Beer Advocates held its second Matariki Beer Festival last Saturday. Matariki marks the winter solstice and Maori New Year, and at this time of year, the sun has set in Wellington by 5pm.
New Zealand beer road tripping
Even though Beervana is the biggest reason to head over to New Zealand this year, some might decide the Rugby World Cup has it’s attractions. In his first outing with Brews News, Kiwi beer writer Martin Craig tell us where to head for a good beer in between matches…