by Editor | Sep 20, 2023 | Drinks, News
Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. are today celebrating a milestone anniversary for Owner and Master Brewer, Tracy Banner, with today marking her forty years in the brewing industry. Beginning her decorated career in England in 1983, Tracy relocated to New Zealand in 1994 and...
by Editor | Aug 16, 2023 | News
Beervana returns this weekend (18 + 19 August), with more than 50 local and international breweries taking part at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Up to 16,000 beer fans will be heading to the festival to sample some of the 340 brews on offer, with both the Friday and...
by Editor | Feb 2, 2023 | News
Just released research from New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) reveals that the Brewing industry in New Zealand remains a significant contributor to the economy despite having several years of disruption and supply concerns. According to the findings,...
by Editor | Sep 5, 2022 | News
Beer consumption returning to pre-pandemic levels but rising costs likely to counter profitability gains, say the Brewers Association. “Just released Statistics New Zealand figures show that overall beer consumption has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The data for...
by Vincent Heeringa | Apr 1, 2022 | Opinion
We’re soaking in it but do we realise just how important the alcohol sector is in New Zealand.? I’ll be honest – I didn’t. Last week the Alcohol Beverages Council published a report by NZIER taking a comprehensive look into the sector – as an employer, tax payer,...
