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…
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Kiwi brewery seeks 999 beer tasters
There’s nothing new about market-testing a new product, but this approach from New Zealand contract brewer Boundary Road Brewery is interesting. Open to New Zealand beer lovers only, applicants need to pass a test to establish their beer credentials and then they will receive three samples of a potential new lager to provide feedback on…. Read more →
Ménage à trois results in beery boost for Canterbury
A three-way collaboration between New Zealand’s hottest beer makers is hitting taps around the country this week and aims to boost Christchurch’s ravaged craft brewing community. Blenheim-based 8 Wired and Renaissance brewing companies have teamed up with Wellington’s Yeastie Boys to conjure up ‘Rescue Red Ale’ – an amber ale dedicated to all of the… Read more →
Bigger future brewing for Beervana
If you’ve left your run too late to get along to Good Beer Week, or if you get all fired up with enthusiasm at next Sunday’s Kiwi SpecTAPular, start planning a trip across the ditch to the 2011 Beervana in Wellington. Beervana is possibly the best major regional beer event I have been to, certainly… Read more →
Tap list for Kiwi SpecTAPular released
The ethical dilemmas are flying thick and fast here at Australian Brews News this week. First Heineken and now today we have received a media release from the Local Taphouse announcing the line-up of their next SpecTAPular. Even though they are sponsors, we need to point out a little error in their media release. The… Read more →
A great reason to have a beer tonight
Don’t forget the Beers for Solidarity gatherings in Sydney and Melbourne tonight. If you’re wondering what the fuss is about, take a few minutes to watch this video about the damage to Cassels and Sons Brewery. Get along to the Taphouses and Beer DeLuxe tonight and show your support. Even if you can’t get along,… Read more →
Drink beer, show support
Australians are being urged to have a beer tomorrow night and tweet their support of friends in New Zealand affected by the Christchurch quake. As we reported earlier in the week, venues across New Zealand will be hosting low-key functions as a show of solidarity for Cantabrians. A number of Australian venues, led by the… Read more →
Brewing Solidarity Rally for Canterbury
The local brewing community is getting together at multiple venues across New Zealand this Friday to mark the passing of the many victims of the earthquake and as a show of support for all that survived last week’s disaster. David Cryer, who penned last week’s poignant article about his experiences during and immediately after the… Read more →
Aftermath of the NZ quake
Brewer’s Guild of New Zealand Chairman David Cryer was in Christchurch when this week’s earthquake hit. Here he recounts the events of the day and updates us on its effects on the city’s breweries…
2010 New Zealand Champion Brewery Winner Announced
DB Breweries is the New Zealand Champion Brewery of the 2010 BrewNZ Beer Awards. Announced last night at an awards dinner held in Wellington, a record total of 446 entries were received, up from 348 entries last year. In its ninth year, the Awards are run by the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, which represents… Read more →