Beer & Cider

The Tequila Cocktails Every Serious Drinker Should Know (And Why They Work)

From the Margarita to the Paloma, these are the tequila cocktails worth understanding, making, and drinking well. A guide for NZ drinkers.

The Rum Cocktails You Should Be Making Instead (Or As Well As) the Mojito

The Mojito is just the start. Discover five brilliant rum cocktails worth making at home, with real recipes and specific bottles to look for in NZ.

The Amaretto Sour Recipe: How to Make the Grown-Up Version Worth Drinking

The amaretto sour gets a serious upgrade. Learn how to make the grown-up version with bourbon, lemon, and egg white — properly balanced and worth drinking.

The Whisky Sour Recipe: Egg White In or Out? Here’s the Honest Answer

The whisky sour is one of the great classic cocktails. Here's how to make it perfectly, with or without egg white, plus NZ whisky options.

Five Bottles, Endless Cocktails: The Smarter Way to Stock a Home Bar

Five bottles is all you need to make a dozen great cocktails at home. Here's exactly which ones to buy and what you can do with them.
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Sour Beer Explained: Why It Tastes Like That (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

Sour beer confused you? From Berliner weisse to fruited sours, this plain-language guide explains every style and where to begin.

From Homebrew Sheds to Tap Rooms: The Breweries and Styles That Built New Zealand Craft Beer

From the first indie brewers to today's hazy IPAs and sours, here's how New Zealand craft beer really developed, and which breweries made it happen.

Pilsner Explained: The Beer Style That Quietly Took Over the World

Pilsner is the world's most popular beer style — but most people don't know why it tastes the way it does. Here's your friendly beginner's guide.

From Heritage Orchards to Hazy Pours: What’s Really Happening with Cider in NZ

From Hawke's Bay heritage orchards to craft producers pushing the category, cider NZ has never been more interesting. Here's what to drink and why.

Hazy IPA Explained: Why New Zealand Brewers Can’t Get Enough of It

Hazy IPA is one of New Zealand's favourite craft beer styles. Here's what makes it cloudy, juicy and different from other IPAs — explained simply.
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