Once in a Brew Moon…

Once in a Brew Moon…

Once in a Brew Moon you might find yourself at Amberley and at the brew pub, possibly hosted by Head Brewer Belinda Gould. You’ll be in for a fun-filled night. Fill a tasting tray. Go for two and you’ll be able give everything a try.

Photo credit: Jed Soane - www.thebeerproject.com

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Selling The Delicious…

Selling The Delicious…

Hannah White, like so many of us, fell in love with beer by drinking Weihenstephaner fresh off tap and all the European styles – Belgian beers were a key feature. She developed “a taste for the delicious” which has resulted in her selling delicious beer for Garage Project. She started when they were a small team of seven, and has had a hand in their growth and success over the years.

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It's Choice Bro

It's Choice Bro

Like many of our brewers, Kerry Gray, Head Brewer of Choice Bros Brewery, found his true love of beer while overseas. Luckily his return to New Zealand coincided with the craft beer scene really starting to kick off, and a homebrew competition that he made the finals for. He’s now Head Brewer for Choice Bro and has launched a second label, Echoes, from his home base at Husk.

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Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

I spent some time chatting with Bede Roe (part-owner and sales person) and Dale Gould (head brewer) from Whistling Sisters in Central Wellington, learning the story behind the brewery’s name, and delving into their backgrounds. While the Whistling Sister’s team are not chasing the beer-explorer market, there is lots to be explored outside the core range. It’s worth stopping by for a tasting tray, or when they pop up at festivals around the country.

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