Many of you know that our brewery in Eskdale was destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters, with the loss of all stock and equipment. The past few weeks have been the most difficult of our lives, and we are incredibly grateful for the love and support shown by Kiwis during the aftermath of the cyclone. Since then, we have spent a lot of time thinking about how we rebuild, and what the future looks like. Over the short term we are using contract brewing facilities in Auckland so we can continue getting Zeelandt beer to our customers. We love what we do and are committed to keep going! Our fir ..read more

We’re celebrating 10 years! Since 2012, Head Brewer Chris has been creating delicious European style-driven beers with an unwavering passion for discovery, using only the best ingredients. Zeelandt is where authentic recipes meet innovative thinking.  To celebrate all summer long, we have teamed up with bars and restaurants around Hawke’s Bay and created a Zeelandt passport for you to have a European-influenced beer tour! How does it work? Have a ZB beer at any of the participating venues and get your passport stamped! Collect 5 stamps and enter the draw to win: A 10 Beers for 10 Years ..read more

Nestled among the vines inside the northern Napier settlement of Eskdale lies a place where history meets modernity. The vision of Cone & Flower bloomed into reality thanks to two brothers who both share a passion for modern brewing and winemaking. But their approach to making beer and wine comes from another world and sets them apart from New Zealand’s traditional brewing industry. Born and raised in Auckland, brothers Christopher and Philip grew up in a household where both food and drink were occasions to be celebrated. As they grew older Christopher took the road towards crafting beer ..read more

Original article written by Michael M from Pursuit of Happiness Until recently I could not see myself writing an article on Zeelandt Brewery — which I guess requires some explanation. I was born in Germany, where I grew up and spent most of my adult life. Consequently, Germany was also the place where my taste buds got introduced to beer. After an epic journey trying various German beer styles Pilsner was one of my favorites. Fast forward to the year 2007. I had moved to New Zealand and arrived in a country whose beer offerings was dominated by a brewery duopoly. These two breweries produced v ..read more

Hawke’s Bay has long been known for its wine. But beer and cider makers across the region are challenging that notion and quickly growing their own reputation – not to mention an impressive list of awards. Craft beer breweries and manufacturers Brave Brewing (Hastings), Zeelandt Brewery (Eskdale), Hawke’s Bay Brewing Co (Napier) and bStudio (Napier) all claimed national awards in recent weeks alongside cider maker Paynter’s Cider (Hastings). “We definitely hold our own in Hawke’s Bay – we have places like Roosters, Giant, Brave, GodsOwn, and each brewer is holding themselves highly,” beer make ..read more

Capital Magazine has again put together its guide for 2021 to the best New Zealand beers – and we managed to feature three times! The Six Pack These brews hit the judges for six out of six stars. From lean clean lagers to delectable sours, the top six is a refined, diverse mix selected by the judges. Our Black Monk Schwarzbier made it in to The Six Pack where the judges had the following to say: “Zeelandt Brewery opened in 2012 in sunny Hawkes Bay. Owner and Head Brewer Christopher is super talented and has been executing impressive traditional European styles. Schwarzbier, a dark German lage ..read more

At ZB we take a traditionally modern approach to brewing. We brew the traditional beer styles of Europe and bring them to life in Aotearoa New Zealand. There is a world of beer out there so join us in the Journey of Discovery. This is the first of a five-part series to demystify what goes into beer so you can understand a little more of what you are drinking next time you crack into a ZB. When I am showing a group of people around the brewery, I begin with a question. What four ingredients go into making beer? It usually takes some coaxing to get the group to name all four ingredients. It made ..read more

Zeelandt Brewery was opened in 2012, in Eskdale, Hawke’s Bay by Head Brewer Chris, following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather who started his own brewery in Hororata in the 1880s. It was during his travels through Europe that Chris fell in love with the classic beers from the Old Countries and was determined to learn the business inside out before recreating them for premium beer lovers in New Zealand. Preparing to Create Premium European-Style Ales and Lagers in New Zealand Chris gained experience in the brewing industry by working for St Austell Brewery in Cornwall, UK, then m ..read more

For a truly international range of beautifully crafted beer varieties, you just can’t go past Zeelandt Brewery’s core rage. Each brew tells a story, and with such a collection of unique flavours, there is sure to be a favourite for everyone. Whether you’re having a quiet beer at home after a hard day’s work or hosting a party for your friends and family, there’s a beer in our collection that will be just right for you. There’s always a story to tell You can only begin with the story behind the name of the brewery itself. New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeelandt, (pronounced Z ..read more

Who doesn’t love a great story told over a beer or two? Grandma Mary Smith certainly did, and you’ll love it too – provided, of course, that the story is told over an ice-cold Mary Smith 2020 Brut Pilsner. Aptly named for the grandmother of Head Brewer Chris to pay homage to a great lady, Mary Smith 2020 is indeed a great beer. Bringing the traditions of old to the new world This Brut Pilsner has paired 2 new world hops and utilisedtwoold world yeast strains,resulting in a clean, crisp beer with nice and restrained fruity hop flavours.The combination of Vienna malted barley – known for its mal ..read more