Brewers take a sudden fancy to cider

By Geoff Griggs - Marlborough

This week, I'm going to venture away from the comfortable world of malt and hops and steer into comparatively alien territory – cider.

Mine host charms all

By Geoff Griggs - The Marlborough Express

This week I'd like to pay tribute to two people I know who work in the New Zealand brewing industry and whose dedication and passion has recently elevated the image of this country's beer culture on the other side of the world.

A world of beer is waiting out there

By Geoff Griggs - The Marlborough Express

Ever since visiting San Diego last year to be a judge at the World Beer Cup I've been keeping my fingers crossed that I might be invited again.

Discrimination a bitter experience

By Geoff Griggs - The Marlborough Express

A visit to a local Chinese restaurant last week confirmed that although New Zealanders are becoming more discerning in their choice of beers, in the so-called "Gourmet Province" some restaurateurs have still got a fair bit to learn.