Science of Brewing Operations – Elevate your brewing skills

Science of Brewing Operations – Digital Flyer (1) They now how pushed back the start date on the Science of Brewing to the 28th of May to allow our Kiwi brewers a chance to register…if you have any business ties to Tassie please let me know as they might be able to help you […]
Clayton Hops – HOP HARVEST 2025 REPORT NEW ZEALAND

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NZBA 2025 – Expression of Interest for Judges and Stewards are now CLOSED

NZBA 2025 – Expression of Interest for Judges and Stewards are now CLOSED. When and where is judging taking place? The New Zealand Beer Awards Judging will take place on the 16th – 18th July 2025 at Riccarton Park in Christchurch. We always receive more applications than places available. Not every person will be selected […]
The Brewers Guild of New Zealand Announces 2025 Trainee Judge Scholarship Recipient
Christchurch, New Zealand – March 4, 2025 The Brewers Guild of New Zealand is thrilled to announce that the Brewers Guild and Australian International Beer Awards Trainee Judge Scholarship for 2025 has been awarded to Sebastian Burke from Burkes Brewing Co in Tekapo. This marks the second year of the scholarship, which runs alongside […]
Watch out Wellington, do we have a new craft beer capital?
Feb 2025 – Five key trends
Brewing in New Zealand – Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brewing in New Zealand – Industry Report: Highlights Economic, Community, and Tourism Contributions Key Data Points: NZD 3.58 billion GDP Contribution: Brewing accounts for 0.9% of New Zealand’s national GDP. 35,200 Jobs Supported: Equivalent to 1.3% of total national employment. NZD 1.7 billion in Tax Revenues: Including $881 million from excise and GST. Regional Highlights: Auckland […]
2025 AIBA – Australian International Beer Awards – Entries now open

2025 AIBA Entries are OPEN Please use this link to ENTER Australian International Beer Awards – HERE Key Dates Entries Close: Friday 7 March Judging: Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 May Awards Presentation: Thursday 15 May Full details and competition information can be found on the AIBAs website Since at least 2017, a New Zealand brewery […]
John Harrington

John Harrington statement It is with great sadness that the Brewers Guild of New Zealand let the NZ brewing industry and its supporters know of the passing of one of New Zealand’s most influential brewers, John Harrington, of Harrington’s breweries. John was not only a supporter of both the Brewers Guild of New Zealand and […]
Member Resources – Brewing Energy Efficiency Checklist

Cost-saving measures, productivity, enhancements, and optimisation opportunities. The Energy Efficiency Checklist is a practical guide for breweries to help the industry establish energy efficient opportunities. It has been developed as part of the Sector Decarbonisation Programme, which is a joint initiative between the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), and the Brewers Guild of New […]