LifestyleThe Americans are comingThere was a time when American beer was a byword for tasteless, watery, bland rubbish. How things have changed.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBeer hops off buyers' listsKiwis appear to be calling time on their love affair with beer, partly because of spiralling living costs.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand$4m brewery makeover for West Coast breweryGreymouth finally has something to smile about after news its 143-year-old Monteith's brewery will get a multi-million dollar makeover.15 Mar 11:45 PM
LifestyleFour of the best: Irish pubsThe "Bollix" has built its reputation on featuring the best in homegrown and international rock, pop, celtic, folk and blues talent.15 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleIt's the luck of the Irish to create fine whiskeyI looked at the calendar the other day and was shocked to see that it's almost St Patrick's Day.14 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleCraft a thirstThere's a lot more choice when it comes to quenching your beer thirst these days.13 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleSo much beer, so little timeIt never ceases to amaze me how much better beer is becoming in New Zealand.05 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCheap supermarket beer 'doing harm'Tavern owner tells MPs change is needed to stop price-cutting03 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleSweet taste of success and the bitter truthLiqueurs - even the name sounds thick, rich and sweet. But are they glutinous, fruit-based sugar syrups, or is there something a bit more to them? Well, of course there is.13 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBearing fruitIt used to be deeply naff, drunk only by teens and maybe your nana; so how did cider get its fizz back to be the drink of the summer, asks Nicky Pellegrino.07 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleA Cock & Bull storyThe more breweries I visit the more I realise just how good New Zealand beers have become over the years.05 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleOpen up and say 'Aarrrr! Shiver me timbers'I managed to spend some time on Waiheke Island over the break, soaking up the sun and catching up with friends.29 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleBeer created by the hand of God's disciplesDon is the editor of <i>Thirst</i> magazine.22 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleGood things brewing in the BayHawkes Bay is famous for several things, including wine and great weather, but now we can add beer to the list.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBooze sold to 15-year-old girl in stingA 15-year-old girl bought alcohol from a Mt Maunganui bar during a police operation at the weekend.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeer ad hard to swallowAn ad campaign that describes how brewing magnate Morton Coutts was inspired to create DB Export has been dismissed as a "figment of an ad man's hangover" by writers and historians. 18 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBecome a master of mixology in the comfort of homeIt's hard to beat a good cocktail and with more people entertaining at home these days, they're not just making a comeback in the bars.17 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleTwelve days to sample the festive spirit'Tis the season to try new wine varietals or labels. And think beyond your Christmas dinner to all those parties and post-Christmas barbies.12 Dec 04:30 PM
