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Key to cold beer revealed in study

The identity of the yeast that made cold refreshing beer possible has been a long-standing mystery.

Foster's fights off bid with investor cash offer

Don Kavanagh: American beauty

Pub spy: The Zookeeper's Son

The first time I entered what is now the Zookeeper's Son it was an Irish bar called Finnegan's or Flaherty's or something. And it wasn't a great visit.

$1.5b and the drinks are on Asahi

Don Kavanagh: Conspicuous by absinthe

Be wary of extra-strong booze or wear the consequences, says Don Kavanagh.

<I>Don Kavanagh:</I> Hold off the hops, please

Brewers should be seeking balance - not attention, writes Don Kavanagh.

Asahi deal could bring Erceg $175m

Don Kavanagh: Striking the perfect match

Beer and spirits are also great accompaniments to a meal, observes Don Kavanagh.

Cheap wine changing Kiwis' drinking purchases

Lion's new boss in New Zealand says cheap wine is changing this country's liquor market.

Rebirth and renewal - Renaissance

It had been a while since I'd tried any Renaissance beers, until I was prompted to do so by the results of a recent brewing competition in Australia.

NZ brewer to follow Aussies on health alerts

Mexico: Head to Tequila but forget about shots

Tracie Cone visits Mexico's tequila heartland and finds some historic distilling techniques still in play.

<i>Don Kavanagh:</i> Home, sweet homebrew

Many successful brewers started off making a few gallons in their back yards, writes Don Kavanagh.

Out of the black

The Christchurch earthquake is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to small tragedies.

Pub spy: The Clare Inn

Whenever I walk into this pub I'm reminded that all the great bars I've ever drunk in didn't rest their reputations on looking flashy.