Looking at supermarket shelves in New Zealand, it seems the can revolution is complete, but there are a surprising number of Kiwi breweries still committed to glass. A lot of it has to the do with a b...
Leading Kiwi hop supplier NZ Hops Ltd has reunited with government-owned research institute Plant & Food to ensure an ongoing supply of new varieties. Plant & Food’s hop breeding progra...
Parrotdog’s return to Wellington’s Beervana festival for the first time since 2017 reflects the huge growth it has gone through in recent years. The brewery launched at Beervana in 2011 with its cult ...
Less than 18 months after raising $2 million in crowdfunding, Auckland-based Behemoth Brewing Co. is looking for additional capital as it aims to expand its empire. Behemoth opened its sharehol...
A decade-old beer recipe buried in the archives at DB Breweries in Auckland became a critical piece of the puzzle when it came to creating the brewery’s first hard seltzer. When DB master brewe...
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. Hop oils are in the news after NZ Hops last week announced a...
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). TNS is a major producer of hop oils and while the...
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. The NZX-listed company ...
Cassels Brewing in Christchurch is celebrating a repeat triumph for its flagship Milk Stout at the World Beer Awards. Cassels doubled down on last year’s awards, when it won best Milk Stout and then t...
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. Combining information from Stats NZ and Niels...
Konvoy stepped up its presence in the New Zealand keg rental market today by acquiring Red Kegs. Andrew Sharpe, founder of Red Kegs, said it was a logical move to consolidate the market after Konvoy l...
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. Behemoth is no strange...