LifestyleLarge measures of small tragediesOf all the small tragedies that followed the big one in Christchurch, perhaps one of the most keenly felt losses for the hospitality trade was the cancellation of Dramfest.15 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe great lost grapeI was at a tasting recently when someone stood to ask me a question. In fact, she wanted to ask me three questions, but being the economical type of guy I am, I managed to give her just one answer.09 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleAussie scientists develop beer for space touristsWhen you've paid $200,000 for a seat on a galactic flight, the last thing you want is to be served a dud beer.07 Apr 10:14 PM
LifestyleBlack is black - or is it?There's a perception that beer is colour-coded for easy reference, and to a certain extent it is.02 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleRoyal wedding will be tying the knot with NZ hopsA New Zealand brewery is toasting its success after its hops were chosen for a beer being brewed in honour of the royal wedding.31 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleOne tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floorThey say there are two constants in life, but really there are three: death, taxes and the fact that everyone has had a bad experience with tequila at some stage.25 Mar 04:30 PM
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
