Cassels Brewing in Christchurch is celebrating a repeat triumph for its flagship Milk Stout at the World Beer Awards.
New Zealand
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.
Being local keeping New Zealand brewers alive
A huge push to ‘buy local’ in post-lockdown New Zealand is benefitting brewers which have invested in being part of their local community.
NZ brewers emerge from lockdown with valuable lessons
As restrictions end in New Zealand, Michael Donaldson speaks to brewers to find what they have learned through the crisis, and what they will continue to do post-lockdown
Gladfield reports strong harvest
New Zealand’s Gladfield Malt has announced that its 2018-19 crop is the South Island company’s best vintage ever.
Hopco’s two new hop varieties sell out
Fifteen hours after announcing the arrival of two new hop varieties onto the Australian market, Tasmania-based hop broker Hopco put up the ‘sold out’ sign.
Brewers encouraged to consider cultural sensitivities
As Waitangi Day approaches, representatives from the New Zealand beer community last week sent out a very important message.
BentSpoke collaboration with Fork and Brewer
National capitals Canberra and Wellington are teaming up to create a bespoke sister city beer called Ale of Two Cities.
New Zealand’s Road to Beervana opens for 2018
New Zealand’s Beervana 2018 is all about discovery and collaboration and it’s happening this August.
Lion buys NZ’s Harrington’s
Kirin-owned Lion has purchased another brewery, with New Zealand brewery Harrington’s the latest to join the pride.