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Kaiser Bros — reports of their demise exaggerated!
Christchurch brewery lives on outside winery. Behemoth get over the line in debt-clearing fund-raise. Hop professor returns to NZ. Clayton Hops release…
Feb 13
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Michael Donaldson
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A new Weed pops up at Garage Project
Double Vision jump on the sub-brand trend with an extension of Naughty Hopper. Beer festival returns to Whanganui after 6-year break. Bear poo beer…
Feb 6
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Michael Donaldson
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'Unicorn' brewery for sale
Kaikoura's Emporium brewery is successful and profitable and on the market. New study suggest exercise gains can offset alcohol's detriments.
Jan 30
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Michael Donaldson
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Behemoth — surviving in no-man's land
Three Sisters power past crowd funding target. Low entries for GABS Hottest 100 could spell the end. Marchfest makes significant changes to programme…
Jan 23
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Michael Donaldson
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Behemoth battling back from the brink
ChinChiller in liquidation. Three Sisters open in Wellington today. Bruxelles Oamaru tickets on sale. A visit to Aliment Brewing. New boss for DB.
Jan 16
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Michael Donaldson
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Beers of the Year 2025
Mount Brewing celebrate 30 years. Three Sisters crowdfunding kicks off in style. Start ups who have defied the downtown. There's no beer like snow beer.
Dec 19, 2025
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Michael Donaldson
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Three Sisters expand in to Wellington
The New Plymouth brewery will open a capital taproom early next year. Epic celebrate 20 years in beer. What went wrong with Rogue. And in reviews ... is…
Dec 12, 2025
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Michael Donaldson
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Renaissance take over Kaiapoi brewery from Chinchiller
Renaissance move comes in same week Three Boys sold to head brewer. Your guide to this summer's beer festivals. 8 Wired go big with Superconductor. GABS…
Dec 5, 2025
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Michael Donaldson
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Hop Federation Saved!
Blenheim's DNA Brewing buys Hop Fed brand. Parrotdog go public with share trading. Low carb beer continues to grow. 60/40 Guinness — what is it? Cassels…
Nov 28, 2025
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Michael Donaldson
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Garage Project's Brussels bombshell
Wellington brewery stuns Belgian beer scene with medal. Hemp IPA poised to be the next big thing. Rogue Ales closes — what went wrong? Fortune Favours…
Nov 21, 2025
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Michael Donaldson
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In search of the mythical $20 beer
Dunedin Beer Festival reviewed — the good and the not-so. New beer launched, but what the hell is an India Pale Mild? Innovative ways to reuse brewery…
Nov 14, 2025
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Michael Donaldson
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Ticket giveaway Hawke's Bay Wine & Food Festival
Paid subscriber giveaway: one pair of tickets up for grabs
Nov 12, 2025
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Michael Donaldson
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