This blog is a re-post of our Brew'tiful Stories Series from our Facebook posts, when we were stuck in lockdown so we decided to do 1 week virtual tours of regional New Zealand to spread the word on what to see, where to eat and importantly where to get great local beers!! Day 1: We spoke to a friend in Invercargill that said you must start your day with a great coffee and then pointed us in the direction of The Batch Cafe who by the way are using the Regulr App to keep their local fans filled with said great coffee and scrumptious treats. Check out Southlandnz.com for ..read more

We often have customers on our tours that say "oh, I don't usually drink dark beers", which opens the door for us to ask why not? The responses are usually one of the common myths... Myth 1: All dark beers are rich and heavy. Myth 2: Dark beers have more calories and are higher in alcohol Well, guess what...all of these myths are NOT TRUE!! Colour is not an indicator of body or weight of a beer. Colour has no relation to Alcohol by Volume (ABV) of a beer. Beer colours are derived from the amount that barley is malted by drier and/or roaster. Dark beers can range ..read more

With Summer in full swing we have so many upcoming gatherings where you can relish your time enjoying our balmy summer with some of New Zealand's best breweries in a bunch of upcoming festivals that will have the rest of the world green with envy! Don't believe me? Here's a few that might pique your interest! Sunsetter Festival Saturday 13th February, Smales Farm, Takapuna, Auckland This annual festival is returning to Smales Farm this year with another occasion of international and local acts, New Zealand wineries, popular eateries and food vendors, spectacular performers and most important ..read more

As the craft beer scene continues to expand and explore the limits of the latest trends and drinking cultures the need to differentiate between not only styles of beer, but also brewing techniques, the dominant flavours or appearance is growing. Beer now has so many variables that brewers are starting to treat it more like wine. Yes, for real - wine! The word Brut (pronounced “brute”) borrows its meaning from the wine world in champagne. Meaning very dry the yeast eats almost all of the sugars, giving it that typical super bone dry finish. It’s too new to be defined as a style but becomin ..read more

Auckland has something for everyone! If you are into a full-blown workout, jump in to your active wear and set your sights on Rangitoto, Auckland’s largest volcano. Work up a thirst, just in time for heading back on the ferry, for that very well-deserved cold beer at the Chamberlain. www.fullers.co.nz/destinations/rangitoto-island If you want to take the scenic route take a stroll through Auckland domain, the city’s oldest park. Take in the scent of the flowers in the winter gardens, touch up on your NZ history at the war memorial museum (free to Aucklanders) or count the ducks on the mainly l ..read more

Well the clocks have been changed and it's daylight savings which always spells the start of summer and with it comes barbecue season, but the days of a barbecues being accompanied by the chilly bin where guests drop their beer on arrival is no longer a sea of various green bottles of lager. Invariably there's a kaleidoscopic treasure trove of cans and bottles.  The good thing about beer is the vast array of flavours at your service. There is hoppy, bitter, fruity, spicy, smoky, tart, acidic, chocolatey. With all this flavour here us our guide as to what goes best with your summ ..read more

You better watch out, Santa is coming to town. We love Christmas at Brewbus, it’s fun, and we know how to throw a party! Christmas is coming and we want to celebrate Santa with you and your mates.  We reckon it’s the most wonderful time for a craft beer! And whether you want to have a blast with your buddies, a Christmas catchup with your small work team, or a major Christmas corporate event… our events team will work harder than the elves to make sure this Christmas is unforgettable …and make this party the best they have ever been to! It may be a small tour with your colleagues to the n ..read more