Whitcoulls rewards is an exciting program where you earn points for every dollar you spend. Marlborough is home to some of new zealands top craft beer. We deliver the tasting room experience to your door. Sample a craft beer at one of the nelson tasmans many craft breweries or sip an awardwinning pinot noir, sauvignon blanc or chardonnay at a winery cellar door. You will enjoy our wine list which features local, new zealand and international wines, and. The following are the highest rated beers brewed in new zealand as they appear in the ranks at. Thirty30 craft beer bar 16 kings road, paihia, new zealand 0200 rated 4. Hop on beer tours queenstown is owneroperated by lewis benseman, a kiwi who was born and raised in queenstown. The brewers guild of new zealand awardsbgonzas is our brewers. New zealand travel new zealand tourism nz information. Mar 31, 2016 when we first visited new zealand in 2006, it felt like a beer desert.
There were few craft beer brewers to be found and the larger commercial brews were mediocre. From being dominated by a small number two, to be precise of large corporate breweries making, for the most part, bland and uninteresting beer, new zealand has seen an explosion of micro or craft breweries producing all. If your clients are foodies or just enjoy sipping sauv in the sunshine, they will love new zealand. You will enjoy our wine list which features local, new zealand and international wines, and will agree that it is one of the best around. Great for tourists, corporate groups, social clubs, special events or as a gift. A guide to craft beer breweries and outlets in new zealand. Whether you want simple, surefire instructions for making your first beer, or youre a seasoned homebrewer working with allgrain batches, this book has something for you. A directory of cities and towns in new zealand for beer tourists. This book, which acknowledges the craft beers and brewers of new zealand, is well overdue. Chef has taken the time to craft an enviable menu to match the beer with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options and some amazing desserts. The new zealand beer industry is a dynamic one full of largerthanlife, pa. Thirty30 craft beer bar paihia, new zealand facebook.
Enjoy gourmet local produce, toptier wineries, and hidden gems, guided by a true matakana local. Experience the rich and vibrant history of the mccashins brewery firsthand with a tour of our facilities. Craft beer tour queenstown including lunch epic deals. When terry and bev mccashin purchased the brewery from rochdale cider in 1980 the country was dominated by a duopoly, with corporate giants lion nathan and dominion breweries controlling the commercial production and distribution of virtually all of new zealands beer. Boutique gins made right here in the region are available to tickle your tastebuds. The new zealand beer festival takes place in march in auckland, with craft beer, food. We source only the best beer for our online shop, subscription box club, mixed cases and beer gifts. Brewed is a snapshot of an industry creating beers that are full of character. Having tried tuatara beers a few times, i came to their brewery in paraparaumu to check them out and found they have a relaxing, comfortable place to enjoy a wide variety of excellent brews as well as superb pizzas and snacks. Beer jerk buy beer online craft beer gifts, subscriptions. Beer events and festivals find out more about new zealand s beer culture.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Macs beer time to get introduced to some of new zealand s craftiest flavours. Enjoy a wine tasting experience from a selection of 80 premium wines, handpicked from across the region available by a tasting, half or full glass of wine. Check out lonely planets new zealand for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
Restaurants to book near wellington craft beer tour. There will be a book waiting at the party just for you and i will sign it infront of you, thank you for all of your support and we can have a drink together. Beer scores are weighted means so that more ratings for a beer increase the scores tendency to the beer s actual mean. Get a sense of their passion whilst trying the best craft beers. Ride the golden mile marlborough wine bike trail nz. Com, a site dedicated to providing tourism, travel and other information about new zealand.
A birdseye view of new zealand trip ideas plan air. Treat yourself or share the perfect gift for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, thank yous you name it. Sign up to receive cool brew stuff straight to your inbox. Everything you need to know about drinking beer in new zealand, from the top craft brewery experiences to ticketed events. The tastes of new zealand abound from locallysourced and prepared food, to cultural dining and worldclass wine. Craft beer has exploded in new zealand over the past couple of decades. Wellington is new zealand s craft beer capital and is home to numerous breweries, bars and other artisan producers. We love the best craft beer nz has to offer we are the exclusive supplier of black rock wort to home and craft brewers. Brewing magazines and books brewshop home brew beer. Subscribe to our newsletter, ratebeer weekly, a must for understanding new people, places and beers in worldwide craft culture. Van cruysen author of brewed a guide to the craft beer of new zealand. Our beer offering changes frequently to reflect the everevolving craft beer industry. A guide to the craft beer of new zealand by jules van.
Brewed is a snapshot of an industry creating beers that are full of character and will encourage experimentation among engaged beer consumers, helping them discover new breweries and, with the use of comprehensive tasting notes, benchmark them against old. Everything you need to know to brew great beer every time fourth edition by john palmer. The last few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers across the globe, with excellent new brews being produced everywhere from copenhagen to colorado, amsterdam to auckland. Cathay pacifics unique craft beer brewed to taste better at 35,000 feet is coming to a flight near you. Heres a rundown of some of the top craft breweries and where to find them. Everything you need to know about drinking beer in new zealand, from the top craft. Using specialized dispensing machines imported from italy, it is an opportunity to try wines that you might not otherwise have access to sample in a convenient, upmarket location. Brewbus can create any package that involves taking you to the beer or choose from our regular schedule. We specialise in taking the people to the beer to sample the best on offer from around new zealand s stunning regions. Join me for an unforgettable half day fully guided craft beer tour around the queenstown area tasting awardwinning local beers. The best craft beer spots in christchurch, new zealand. Well start at the home of new zealands champion small brewery 2018, 2019 and visit four brew pubs.
Craft beer online the best of new zealand craft beer to. When you are looking for things to do in new zealand, look no further than brewbus new zealand craft beer tours. Jules van cruysen brewed provides information on matching beer and food, beer festivals in nz and how beer is brewed as well as the best beer destinations throughout nz and much, much more. Lonely planets new zealand s north island is our most comprehensive guide to the north island, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Fully revised and updated, how to brew is the definitive guide to making quality beers at home. Youll get to interact with local brewers who are some of the best amongst the up and coming new zealand craft beer scene. Smell the enticing aroma of nelsons finest hops and our own bespoke yeast, and watch the brewers in action as we relate the tale of new zealand s craft brewing revolution. New zealand craft beer tours limited bay of plenty nz. Download ride the golden mile guide twitter facebook. So come in and experience beer at its best, at our home here on the west coast. According to an industry report put together by the new zealand. Meet local brewers, discover a new drop, listen to music and chill out with your friends at a craft beer festival. Mark is the best guide youll ever experience we loved every moment with him thank you so much mark for everything. You can also explore local markets, sculpture and ceramics, gelato, chocolate boutiques, and craft beer amoung the natural new zealand landscape.
The wine station, blenheim marlboroughs leading wine. Beer gifts, glassware, mixed packs and an awesome beer club. A guide to the craft beer of new zealand by jules van cruysen. Apr 30, 20 craft beer world is the musthave companion for anyone who appreciates decent beer. Lonely planet new zealands north island regional guide. New zealands craft beer scene has exploded in recent times. Nearly 150 years brewing experience, monteiths brewing company has become recognised as the leader in the new zealand craft beer market. A breeding programme had developed new hop varieties unique to new zealand, many of these new hops have become mainstays in. In the last five years the new zealand beer industry has grown dramatically.
Come and join us and let our friendly staff take care of. Craft beer this year heady growth continues anz estimates new zealand craft beer sales are up 35% by value in the last year. Auckland, new zealand daily tours the big foody food tours. Read about the author talk and beer tasting at unity books wellington. It was started to fill the void in the market in christchurch for craft beer that you could pick up and take home. Renaissance and moa are multiaward winning breweries in marlborough, with moa having a cellar door in the heart of the region offering tastings. Many say its new zealand s best arts, crafts and produce market. This saturday is the new zealand beer industrys night to celebrate. In new zealand craft beer continues to rise rapidly, with over 70 breweries creating beers using kiwigrown hops that have developed a worldwide reputation for their excellent aroma and flavours. Try awardwinning local craft beers, brewed by passionate and awardwinning local brewers and entrepreneurs. The new zealand craft beer industry is just getting bigger and better all the time and our craft beer tour of downtown is the perfect way to discover not only great beer, but all the history and heritage of auckland city centre. Tuatara brewery paraparaumu 2020 all you need to know. Join us for a craft beer tour, combining the best tastes of wellington. The hong kong airline announced today that it plans to introduce its craft brew to flights between hong kong and new zealand, as wells on services to europe, canada, the united states, japan, and tel aviv.
The vast majority of beer produced in new zealand is a type of lager, either pale or amber in colour, and typically 4% 5% alcohol by volume. We are committed to bringing the best of new zealand craft brewing ingredients, equipment and supplies to craft breweries and specialty brewing retailers. The conference will commence with preconference workshops and field trips on tuesday 24 november and conference sessions will run from 25 27 november. Buoyant sales by the larger craft breweries are supporting a continuing shift towards full flavour beers and away from mainstream beers.
This is the only bottleshop on our list, but its an essential establishment to have in your little black book of craft beer retailers. Craft beer online buy new zealand best craft beer, craft cider and craft spirits. Twilight craft beer and wine tour late afternoon tour. It comes as little surprise then that a country so enamored with this delightful beverage should be one of the world leaders when it. New zealand is fortunate in that it lies in the ideal latitude for barley and hops cultivation. Craft beer tours nz will show you all the best beer spots in the city.
Let brewbus take you on a road of discovery with our own crafted range of tour options into the heart and soul of this naturally growing new zealand phenomenon. Macs the brand credited with starting new zealand s craft beer revolution has been. The term, he says, has lost all meaning, comparing two of new zealand s best known brands by way of example. There are now numerous craft breweries and of all these our favorite it kereru. Beer brewing magazines and books from brewshop your source of malt, hops, yeast and home brewing equipment. Macs the brand credited with starting new zealand s craft beer revolution. Were not sure what the optimum number of breweries in a country of four and a half million people should be, but were pretty sure that the correct answer is not two. Ours is a quintessentially kiwi story a tale of determination and resolve, of passion and pride. Enter your birthday to receive your horoscope that horoscope thing might be a lie. Brewers guild of new zealand, the beer cellar, brewed.
Approximately 23 of wine produced in new zealand comes from marlborough, and 85% of new zealand s sauvignon blanc is from the region. A wonderful place to gather with family and friends. The school of geography, environment and earth sciences at victoria university of wellington will be hosting the biennial new zealand geographical society conference from 25 27 november 2020 at victoria university of wellington. The beer cellar new zealands largest range of craft beer. The shakespeares main bar located level to the albert street and wyndham street is a great place to relax and unwind, with a choice of eight beers on tap, some of which are brewed in house and a fantastic selection of new zealand wine and spirits for your refreshment. Our origins are firmly ingrained and our brewery is standing strong and proud. Our monthly beer club the beer cellar new zealand s largest range of craft beer. Brewshop is proudly new zealand owned and operated since 2010. From twilight craft beer and wine tour late afternoon tour. Off the back of its winemaking success, marlborough is taking the craft beer world by storm, taking home some top international awards. A oneofakind book celebrating the art, the creativity and of course the craft of new zealands most popular and experimental brewery.
Find a brewery, superior craft beer bar, beer festival or mainstream brewery tour. Discover the best craft beer from around nz and the world. We will book mark again and we highly recommend him to any potential visitor to howth. Over the past couple of decades, new zealand, like the other new world countries, has undergone a beer revolution. Discover great craft beer from around new zealand in every hopbox. Hop on beer tours queenstown fully guided craft beer. All our beer is stored cold so you know its in great shape. Take a virtual tour of new zealand, visiting auckland, rotorua, wellington, christchurch, queenstown, and other locations in the north island, south island and stewart island. One of the countrys favourite songs bliss by th dudes is all about it, barbecues arent complete without a cold one in hand, and the best television commercials are those of the breweries. This is a very good thing, according to author and restauranteur jules van cruysen, and just about. Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in new zealand, accounting for 63% of available alcohol for sale.