Breweries
Abandoned Brewery • 13
Small brewery, big flavours. Abandoned is all about doing things their own way -punchy hops, awesome cans, and zero apologies. If you like bold beer with attitude, these are your people.
b.effect brewing company • 26
Wanaka’s good-time brewers. Fresh, modern, session-friendly beers built for sunshine, lakeside hangs, and good chats.
bee • 30
BEE crafts naturally brewed alcoholic sodas with no added gluten or artificial flavours. Using pure New Zealand honey, they create sweet, refreshing alcoholic lemonade and cola that are light, bright, and seriously drinkable. Absolutely BEE-licious!
beer baroness brewing • 32
Female-led, flavour-driven, and proudly local. Expect lots of flavour, bold brews, and a whole lot of character.
Bohemian Cider & behemoth • 28
Bohemian: Czech-inspired cider made the traditional way -slow, honest, and incredibly refreshing. A proper pint of apple goodness.
Behemoth: Big beers, big flavour, big personality. Behemoth never misses -expect laughs, chaos, and some seriously tasty brews.
Boneface brewing co • 17
We’ll make no bones about it. To brew the finest beer in the motu you’ve got to show some backbone. Stick your neck out and put your shoulder to the wheel. You can feel it every time you bend an elbow with a fresh glass of Boneface.
Canyon brewing • 09
Queenstown’s little brewery with a big attitude is heading to Christchurch! Canyon Brewing is back at The Great Kiwi Beer Festival with a lineup of tasty, hoppy drops that are guaranteed to make your tastebuds do a happy dance. Whether you’re chasing bold flavours or just a good ol’ pint, these guys have you covered.
Cassels Brewing co • 03
Founded in 2009, Cassels Brewing Co. began as a family passion for quality beer and has since become globally recognised. Best known for their award-winning Milk Stout, they also pour crowd-pleasing Pilsners, Hazies, and plenty more to suit every taste.
Crimson Badger Brewing • 05
The ginger beer people rave about. Spicy, refreshing, cheeky -perfect for hot festival afternoons.
DNA Brewing co. • 23
Canterbury’s quiet achievers making bright, clean, seriously tasty beers. Good people. Good beer. No drama.
Emerson's brewery • 07
Dunedin legends. Smooth, balanced, utterly reliable crowd favourites -the beers you recommend to literally anyone.
Eruption Brewing • 15
ground up brewing • 25
liberty brewing co. • 20
morningcider • 27
no.19 brewing company • 19
Panhead custom ales • 02
Petrolheads of the beer world. High-octane hops, punchy flavours, and a cult following for a reason.
parrotdog • 14
Punky distro • 33
quick brown fox • 11
renaissance brewing co. • 06
renegade brewing co. • 24
ryder cyder• 21
shining peak & three boys • 29
Shining Peak: Shining Peak Brewing has once again proven its mastery, taking home top honours at the Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards. Our gold medal-winning beers set the bar for excellence, showcasing innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for brewing traditions.
Three Boys: Three Boys Brewing is a pioneering Christchurch craft brewery founded in 2004, known for its innovative, high-quality beers and strong Kiwi character.
southpaw brewing company • 08
Canterbury’s hop-obsessed left-handers swinging big. Punchy, American-style ales perfect for IPA fans.
sprig + fern brewing co. • 18
Tasman brewing royalty. Sprig + Fern serve classic, beautifully brewed beers perfect for anyone who appreciates consistency, craftsmanship, and a cold pint done right.
the ned • 01
Crisp, refreshing Marlborough wines perfect for summer sipping. A great change of pace between pints – they will have you covered under the Star Marquee!
thief brewing • 16
Perched in the fertile valleys of Banks Peninsula, their brewery has developed over years of yarns with the misfits and maladjusted who share a passion for bold and hoppy craft brews.
two thumb brewing • 31
Local, friendly, and full of flavour. Two Thumb brews for the community -approachable beers, made with heart.
urbanaut brewing co. • 22
Auckland beer magicians with endless creativity. Hazies, sours, collabs -every pour feels like a new adventure.
wigram brewing co. • 12
One of NZ’s OG craft breweries. Sunny, smooth, laid-back brews perfect for festival mode and long afternoons under the trees.
wilderness breiwng • 10
Wild, funky, farmhouse magic. Wilderness is for the adventurous drinkers chasing complexity, creativity, and a bit of fermentation wizardry.
zeffer • 04
Hawke’s Bay cider heroes pressing real apples and nothing fake. Fresh, crisp, beautifully balanced cider for all-day drinking.
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boundary road brewery & balter
Boundary Road Brewery: Boundary Rd Brewery is an Auckland-based brewery crafting easy-drinking, flavour-forward beers, from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs, loved by Kiwis nationwide.
Balter: Balter Brewing Co. crafts easy-drinking, flavour-packed beers, known for bold hop character, laid-back vibes and crowd-favourite styles like XPA and IPA.
