As January comes to an end that can only mean one thing.
What, you may ask?
It means New Zealand Beer Month is on the horizon, of course!
New Zealand Beer Month, or February for the uninitiated, is a celebration of the fine, fine beers produced on the beautiful island country.
While nearly 19,000km may separate New Zealand and the UK, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy and appreciate its excellent beverages.
As Waitangi Day approaches, it’s time to dabble in a Sour Kiwi Fruit Gose. If that doesn’t take your fancy, maybe you’d prefer a Hazy IPA packed with Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, Citra and Galaxy. Failing that, then perhaps an Imperial stout designed to recreate the coffee-based dessert Affogato appeals.
There is something for everyone and in this episode we speak to Todd Nicolson and Aidy Fenwick, the founder and brand manager of New Zealand Beer Collective.
Since 2014, the collective has been busy promoting and showcasing some of New Zealand’s finest breweries to patrons in the UK and Europe.
We discuss the changing beer scene in New Zealand, its parallels with the UK, the newest beers the collective is importing and their plans for the future.
For more information on New Zealand Beer Month, check out Facebook and Instagram: @NZBeerCollective and on Twitter: @NewZealandBeer.
Photo: Todd Nicolson and Becky Donald of NZBC