New Zealand’s beer industry has come out in force against racism, following public comments made by a brewery owner.
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Liberty Brewing lands three in New World top 30
After its distributor went into receivership recently, Liberty Brewing has had a win landing three hoppy beers in Top-30 at this year’s New World Beer & Cider Awards.
NZ distributor Quench Collective enters liquidation
Major New Zealand craft brands Liberty and 8 Wired have been hit by the shock news their distributor Quench Collective has gone into liquidation.
Hill Farmstead founder endures iso for NZ hop selection
Hill Farmstead’s Shaun Hill braved two weeks quarantine to be part of the NZ hop Harvest with the Hāpi Research Programme, which focuses on sustainable hop supply, precision farming and processing methods.
Big expansion for Oamaru’s Craftwork Brewery
Oamaru nanobrewery Craftwork will this year undergo a significant expansion, growing its brewing operation by five times.
Covid-19 hits NZ beer industry hardest
New Zealand’s beer industry experienced a downturn in 2020 – the only alcohol sector to do so, according to the latest figures from Stats NZ.
Brewers Guild achieves international recognition for NZ styles
The Brewers Guild of New Zealand has successfully lobbied the US Brewers Association to add two New Zealand beer styles to its guidelines for the first time.
Moa sells brewing business
Moa announced to the New Zealand exchange that it has sold its brewing business with the listed company’s future firmly fixed in hospitality.
Lion NZ to close pioneer craft brewery Harrington’s
Lion NZ is closing Harrington’s Brewery in Christchurch, and moving production of the brand to its South Island breweries.
BrewDog plans NZ bar with crowdfunding extension
Scottish brewer BrewDog has confirmed it is searching for a site for a New Zealand bar, as well as opening its crowdfunding campaign to New Zealanders