Michael Donaldson has some tips on trends to watch in 2025 for New Zealand’s brewing industry...

Michael Donaldson reflects on the lessons from New Zealand’s biggest night in beer...

With times getting tougher, Michael Donaldson, reflects on new ways to draw in the punters…

Chair of Judges, Michael Donaldson, reflects on a stand-out year for the New World Beer & Cider Awards…

Fresh hop season is here - Michael Donaldson has some tips on great new releases to look out for…

As the IPA style continues to evolve, Michael Donaldson picks hops as a major influence in what lies ahead…

At the end of a grim year for beer, Michael Donaldson highlights some of the positives from our brewers…

It’s been a rollercoaster few months for craft beer - Michael Donaldson explains how breweries can learn from all that’s happened and shift the dial…

Think you know dark beers? Michael Donaldson invites you to meet the new arrivals…

Michael Donaldson takes us behind the scenes of the New World Beer & Cider Awards 2023…

Michael Donaldson looks at the ongoing pursuit of newness and the latest exciting addition to the NZ Hops portfolio…

Michael Donaldson examines the CO2 shortage and what could lie ahead for brewers and consumers...

Michael Donaldson breaks down what’s behind the new Cold IPAs we’ll be seeing a lot more of over summer…

Michael Donaldson explains the joy that can be found in a finely made lager…

From big, beasty high ABV beers to ‘better for you’ brews, Michael Donaldson finds the two trends are both on the rise…

Chief Judge of the New World Beer & Cider Awards, Michael Donaldson, reflects on what this year’s Top 30 says about the local brewing scene…

Michael Donaldson delves into the fast-growing world of low carb beers…

Michael Donaldson explains the world of fruited beers and why we’re likely to see many more of them…

New Zealand craft breweries are joining the growing non-alcoholic beer movement with new releases from three of our top local names, as Michael Donaldson explains…

A Canterbury brewery with a cult following looks set for big things, as Michael Donaldson explains…