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Love craft beer? Here’s a couple of new ones to try

July 31, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
BRB celebrates winter with two new craft brews I love a good beer. While at the moment I’m back on the sofa recovering after what I hope is the last operation of many on my femur, a good beer to...
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Entries open for 2018 New World Wine Awards

June 20, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Do you know who makes the best wine in New Zealand? The search is on for new champions as the creators of our favourite drops are invited to put their best glass forward for the 2018 New World Wine Awards,...
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alcohol•Culinary competitions/awards•Drinks•Food News

Kiwi brewers dominate at New World Beer & Cider Awards

May 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
It wasn’t all that long ago when the words ‘great beer’ and ‘New Zealand’ were rarely heard side by side. That’s all changed in the past few years, with some fantastic brewers and cider-makers coming through the ranks. And in...
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How do you pick your wine?

May 22, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Today I was lucky enough to be invited to a sneak peek of some of the wines that will be on show at the New Zealand Boutique Wine Festival next month. I managed to slot this wonderful opportunity to taste...
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Hop to it! 2 weeks left of Fresh Hop Festival 2018

May 3, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
There’s nothing quite like a decent beer after a long day. That moment when you’ve finished work/mowed the lawns/finished the kids’ taxi service, and just for a minute or two, it’s just you, taking a sip of your well-deserved beer....
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Pear-fectly delicious cider from Somersby

April 15, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
I remember my first taste of cider. I was in my teens, on a course with about 100 kids, most of whom were older than me. They bought the cider: I don’t remember now what brand it was, but I...
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NZ Boutique Wine Festival launches this June

by Catherine Milford No Comments
If there’s one thing Kiwis do really well, it’s taking a small idea and owning it. Now some of the country’s smallest winemakers are getting together to create a very cool event. Leading small-production wineries from across the country are...
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‘Ale’ in a day’s work…

March 20, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Ever wondered what the best job in the world might be? I reckon this one might be a contender! Finding the best beers and ciders among almost 600 entries is no easy job, but a group of expert judges are stepping...
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alcohol•Events•Food News•Health

Always Graze when you Liaise

March 8, 2018 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment
OK hands up – who enjoys a few light beverages when out with friends? Yep, my hand’s up too. And I’ve certainly had my times when ‘eating’s cheating’ has meant I’ve come home very much the worse for wear. It’s...
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Kiwi wine label features at glitzy Oscars lunch

February 24, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have had a chance to sample a New Zealand-made wine at this year’s Oscar Nominees Luncheon, an event that’s widely regarded as a highlight of the awards season. The luncheon at the Beverly...
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White Christmas Mojito

December 21, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Woohoo, almost there! We may not be getting a standard white Christmas here in New Zealand, but it doesn’t stop us enjoying a pearly-white Christmas cocktail or two! This delicious drink is perfect for when guests are arriving to put...
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alcohol•Christmas•Drinks•Food News

A Star was born: a Story of Christmas Beer

December 4, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Did you know that Stella Artois was originally brewed as a Christmas gift? Me neither! Stella Artois was brewed in 1926 as a festive gift to the town of Leuven in Belgium. The batch was so adored that it was...
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