The superpub and beer quality
Posted on October 26th, 2011 by martincraig
There’s an argument to be made for a small-but-perfectly formed craft beer range
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Wellington’s Big Beer Quarter
Posted on September 18th, 2011 by martincraig
Wellington has a new craft beer precinct. Three new craft beer bars, with more than 100 taps between them, opened recently, all centred around Manners Street and all within a three-minute walk. The Taphaus is on the corner of Victoria and Dixon Streets. The site was a curry joint for years and the decor still […]
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Craft beer census – draft results
Posted on July 31st, 2011 by martincraig
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the craft beer census. We have had good returns from around the country, with an exceptional commitment from the Nelson crew. The results to date are available here: Draft beer census The craft beer industry is growing fast, and this census will give us a benchmark to track […]
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I mashed-up 100 Hop Zombies
Posted on May 23rd, 2011 by martincraig
Last Friday night I created my own Hop Zombie army
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NZBeerBlog Sunday Session and Craft Beer Census
Posted on May 18th, 2011 by martincraig
The second NZBeerBlog Sunday Session will be on Sunday, 4pm, at The Malthouse in Wellington (48 Courtenay Place). There’s no need to book, just show up and enjoy good beer and good company. And thanks to all the Census volunteers. I will be back to you soon with details. I’ve had good coverage from all […]
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Helpers wanted for craft beer census
Posted on May 15th, 2011 by martincraig
I’m looking for people with a good idea of their local craft beer scene to get national coverage. There’s no pay, but I will owe you a beer or two.
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Want to meet up and talk beer this Sunday?
Posted on April 14th, 2011 by martincraig
If you are in Wellington this Sunday 17 April, meet me and other beer fans at 4pm at The Hop Garden, 13 Pirie St.
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Craft beer industry goes another round
Posted on April 7th, 2011 by martincraig
Some beer fans may be uncomfortable with craft beer taking on Auckland with a brash, new image, I think this next phase will be exciting and another step forward for the industry I love.
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Giving up beer for Lent?
Posted on March 27th, 2011 by martincraig
Giving up beer for Lent? No, not quite. Contrary to rumour, I haven’t given up my beer or my beerbloggery for Lent. I have been kept busy with real work and other things, but I have been enjoying some good beers, good bars and good company. I have also been working with passionate beer fan […]
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There are times when beer blogging seems like a deeply shallow activity
Posted on February 25th, 2011 by martincraig
This week has been one of those times. Last Tuesday afternoon I was exchanging e-mails with Craig Bowen from BeerNZ. We were setting up a meeting to discuss promoting New Zealand craft beer to the Rugby World Cup fans. I sent my last message at 12:50 and a minute later the quake hit. Christchurch has […]
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