Ep 30 - Townshend Sutton Hoo American Amber Ale
From Motueka to the National Stage! Townshend Brewery has scooped its first Top 30 win in the New World Beer & Cider Awards with the Sutton...
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Guide to New World’s Beer & Cider Awards
Radio Hauraki's Thane Kirby is quenching your thirst to celebrate the 2021 New World Beer & Cider Awards. Each episode explores a different Top 30 brew, discovering delicious food pairings a...
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Ep 29 - Sawmill Baltic Porter
A beer that pairs with smoked meats as well as a creamy vanilla dessert!? Listen to Thane Kirby and find out why the Sawmill Baltic Porter i...
Ep 28 - Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale
Forget about Marlborough’s wine, it’s beer’s turn to shine. In this episode, Hauraki’s Thane Kirby brings you Renaissance’s Stonecutter Scot...
Ep 27 - Boneface The Darkness India Stout
An all-in-one Stout. Intrigued by a combo of brewing and sci-fi? Interested in a beer that leads your taste buds in several directions? Then...
Ep 26 - Urbanaut Miami Brut Lager
Good things come in small packages! ‘Delicate, dry and robust’ said the judges about Urbanaut’s Miami Brut Lager. Now, Radio Hauraki’s Thane...
Ep 25 - Steinlager Tokyo Dry
Being a Kiwi classic isn’t the only thing to love about Steinlager. Their smooth, refreshing and thirst-quenching Tokyo Dry took a Top 30 sp...
Ep 24 - Sawmill The Doctor
Time for a house call with The Doctor! Hauraki’s Thane Kirby gives you the vital stats on this tall, dark and handsome lager that captured t...
Ep 23 - Panhead Port Road Pilsner
A race car of a beer! It’s the third year running in the New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 30 for the Panhead Port Road Pilsner – wow, enoug...
Ep 22 - Zeffer Alcoholic Ginger Beer
This one’s packing some heat! Celebrate the first win for an alcoholic ginger beer in the New World Beer & Cider Awards by joining Thane Kir...
Ep 21 - Crooked Apple & Blackcurrant Cider
A classic pair. First-time winners in the New World Beer & Cider Awards, Crooked Cider have created a match made in heaven with their Apple...
Ep 20 - Crooked Apple Cider
From the cidery that can make apples talk… Listen to Hauraki’s Thane Kirby discover how Crooked Cider learnt the language of apples and crea...
Ep 19 - Garage Project White Mischief
Small ABV meets giant peach. Keen on a lower alcohol beer that tastes like much more? Or maybe you’re a cider, wine or seltzer fan looking t...
Ep 18 - Emporium Brewing ‘Get To Da Choppa’
Looking for a zing in your step? The Emporium Brewing ‘Get To Da Choppa’ is sure to make your tastebuds come alive. Join Thane Kirby as he d...
Ep 17 - Deep Creek Aloha
When you’re over wine, Deep Creek Aloha is a perfect replacement! Thane Kirby reviews yet another Deep Creek crowd favourite that picked up...
Ep 16 - 8 Wired Wild Feijoa
Did someone say feijoa? 8 Wired’s Wild Feijoa has made the 2021 New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 30 yet again! Thane Kirby takes you throug...
Ep 15 - Urbanaut Copacabana Brut IPA
Time to explore. Every Urbanaut beer is inspired by a global adventure, and Thane Kirby is here to take you on a journey with the Copacabana...
Ep 14 - Liberty Knife Party
More than just an Australian electronic music duo – Knife Party is a crowd-pleasing IPA, loved by Radio Hauraki and enjoyed by many a beer f...
Ep 13 - Liberty Citra
A flavour-bomb of a beer that you'll fall in love with! From the award-winning Liberty Brewing Company, Thane Kirby fills us in on everythin...
Ep 12 - Isthmus 3D IPA
The perfect pairing with a burger and fries. The Isthmus team have landed their first Top 30 win in the New World Beer & Cider Awards with t...
Ep 11 - Bach DUSKRIDER Red IPA
After a beer for after the beach? Bach DUSKRIDER Red IPA might be exactly what you’re looking for. Hear from Thane Kirby as he discusses thi...