Konvoy is continuing its ambitious growth strategy and stepping up its presence in the New Zealand keg rental market by acquiring Red Kegs.
New Zealand
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.
NZ Hops launches Nectaron
NZ Hops has launched its experimental variety under new trade name Nectaron, a hop which it said will be a “significant threat” to American hops like Citra and Mosaic.
NZ Hops announces rebrand
Shaken by the emergence of independent farms, New Zealand’s largest hop supplier is rebranding and reasserting its market dominance.
NZ’s Hop Federation brewery sells to Kono brands
The popular Hop Federation brewery has been sold to the Māori-owned food and drinks company Kono.
Industry support for NZ Ale Trail
New Zealand’s fledgling Ale Trail is getting high profile exposure in the country’s biggest city thanks to a “whole of industry” support initiative.
Juice Cinda a winner despite online haters
New Zealand’s Double Vision Brewery took a daring dive into politics with a Jacinda Ardern-themed beer and despite online haters and lost customers, the brewery is taking a double dip.