When brewers get it right, drinkers love the rich, powerful hit that comes from hop oil – but it’s not always easy getting it right.
New Zealand
NZ Hops announces hop oil partnership
Brewers will soon be able to source New Zealand hop oils after NZ Hops announced a new partnership deal with UK-based Totally Natural Solutions (TNS).
Move to cans drives sales for Moa
A move from glass bottles to cans drove an increase in market share for New Zealand’s Moa Brewing in the last financial year according to its latest annual report.
Cassels Brewing celebrates repeat win at World Beer Awards
Cassels Brewing in Christchurch is celebrating a repeat triumph for its flagship Milk Stout at the World Beer Awards.
NZ beer sales data shows $200m COVID loss to pubs
An analysis of the latest beer sales data in New Zealand has revealed a revenue hole of $200m for bars, pubs and restaurants caused by the COVID closures.
Konvoy snaps up NZ’s Red Kegs
Konvoy is continuing its ambitious growth strategy and stepping up its presence in the New Zealand keg rental market by acquiring Red Kegs.
Behemoth urging Yes vote in Reeferendum
Auckland-based Behemoth Brewing is urging New Zealanders to vote for cannabis reform in October’s general election with the re-release of its award-winning Reeferendum Hazy IPA.
No taking Liberty with hazy trend
In an era where brewers feel compelled to double down on the DDH with a new hazy IPA every month, Auckland’s Liberty Brewing is happily bucking the trend.
Brewer forecasts death of bitter beers after IPA competition
One of New Zealand’s leading brewers forecasts the “destruction” of bitter beers in the wake of the influential Malthouse West Coast IPA Challenge.
Behemoth Brewing’s Auckland brewpub opens
Auckland’s Behemoth Brewing has finally opened its crowdfunded brewpub-restaurant after a four month COVID-19 delay.