John Penno
Bold River Hops
Bold River Hops are the only commercial hop grower on the east coast of the South Island, taking advantage of a changing climate to produce unique variations of hops traditionally grown on the opposite side of the island, in Nelson.
BRUCE TURNER
Urbanaut Brewing Co.
This Auckland brewery is renowned for their outlandish IPAs with flavours such as Toasted Marshmallow, Raspberry Lamington and Passionfruit Cheesecake. But they are equally known for their great range of low carb beers, as well as their funky “blenders”. Founder Bruce Turner talks about how they come up with their ideas and why breweries need to constantly innovate.
Dave Dixon
Two Thumb Brewing Co.
Two Thumb shocked the brewing world when they purchased The Fermentist brewery from global giant Lion. It was the start of a gradual expansion for the Christchurch brewery which now has additional tap rooms in Nelson, Sumner and Diamond Harbour.
Steve Gebbie
Thief Brewing
Located in a remote setting in Banks Peninsula, Thief Brewing operates a sustainable brewing model under the guidance of an Environmental Plan developed by the Lincoln University Environmental Studies Department. It’s a unique operation producing great beer.
Thomas Deverson
Renegade Brewing
Renegade Brewing, run by Thomas and his wife Amy, opened last year in a light industrial part of Sydenham on the southside of Christchurch. Thomas talks about the why he chose to open a brewery during craft beer’s toughest economic challenge.
