Fritz and Maria's Beer Column

Greek Salad

Brewers saying it with elderflowers

Every summer, during one of our trips over to Golden Bay or Kaiteriteri, we stop in at Monkey Wizard Brewery in Riwaka, and pick up a sample or two of their wares.

Tour party offers best beer stops

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It's only mid-May, we are finally home from a few too many trips to San Diego, and yet we find ourselves fantasising about where else we could be drinking beer.

Successful match-ups that matter

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Wasn't that a great Marchfest? Perfect weather, big crowds and by all accounts many excellent beers.

New beers, new ideas at Marchfest

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The region's brewers usually put on a brave face about bringing an exciting beer to Marchfest, and they love what it means for local beer in general.

How Nelson became the craft brewing capital

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If you are among the 10 per cent of Nelson that turned out for Taste Nelson, you know what a lovely day it was.

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