Fill your boots… or maybe just your bottles

The twitter network works! Last Thursday I found out on twitter that the latest addition to Auckland’s craft beer scene had finally opened. The place I’m talking about is Hopscotch Beer Company. Hopscotch has recently obtained their license to sell alcohol and are now selling a great range of beer on fill-your-own taps. I...

‘Crafty’ fill your own’s in Herne Bay

Just a quick shout out for one of my local bottlos that I only recently discovered; Herne Bay Cellars. I would like to be able to say I just happened across this little gem as I was trolling the streets of my neighbourhood, but the truth is I don’t make it up on to...

Big roadie ends in beers

The next few posts will comprise my travel/beer diary as Bill of Beer discovers more of Australia and the beers they are brewing. This is the fifth in a six-part series. Monday morning I awoke fairly clear-headed. Thank you ANZ stadium for only serving up light and mid-strength beer options at the Grand Final....

Craft beer in Australia? Who knew?

The next few posts will comprise my travel/beer diary as Bill of Beer discovers more of Australia and the beers they are brewing. This is the first in a six-part series. A huge upset win from the Warriors over Melbourne and a spontaneous decision saw me make my way to Australia to watch grand...