Best in brewing: Wigram Brewing
At Wigram Brewing company the service philosophy is that beer is a language and communication is everything. And with over 17 years in the industry and an extensive range to show for it… it is fair to say they know what they are talking about. Said range includes pilsners, stouts and […]
Cream of the crop
Beer aficionados are salivating – the winning brews for the New World Beer and Cider Awards 2020 are out now An independent panel of 24 judges assembled in March, chosen for their astute and discerning palates. Well deserving of the role was Christchurch’s brewing legend Ralph Bungard, founder and operator of Three Boys Brewery […]
A craft beer destination: Volstead Trading Company
Horizons are widening for the owners of much-loved craft beer destination bar Volstead Trading Company, with Director Jason Ray and partners buying the brewery next door at 55 Riccarton Road to brew their own beer under the name Volstead Brewing Company. “It was an amazing opportunity and a logical extension, to purchase a […]
Brew it like Bristow: Brod Kvas
When it comes to Kiwi success stories, entrepreneurial Englishman Jack Bristow and his Russian wife Sabina Sabirova-Bristow are leading lights. They emigrated from Russia five years ago and, within a short time, introduced us to Brod Kvas, New Zealand’s first and only kvas, brewed right here in Christchurch. “Kvas has been part of […]
A beer-y good place: Wigram Brewing Co
Beer Lingo 101: what’s in a ‘fillery’? Well beer of course, lots of beer. A fillery is somewhere you go to ‘fill’ your riggers, half Gs, growlers, or fancy double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel beer hydro flask with, you guessed it, fresh cold beer! At Wigram’s Craft Beer Fillery it’s all about […]
Christmas on the menu: Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof
With Christmas on the horizon and the booking of the all-important Christmas function at the top of your Christmas list, look no further than ‘The Hof’, or for the uninitiated, The Belgian Beer Café Torenhof. A set Christmas menu is on offer, with prices starting from $45pp, with options like the Christmas platter, […]
A winters’s ale feast: Wigram Brewery Co
Flavour sings over winter at Wigram – whether it’s cooking with a stout or porter or pairing them with your favourite cheese board, the winter fare is accentuated by the stunning range of hearty beers at Wigram Brewery. With sumptuous darks and their rich, malty, earthy flavours that add such depth to stews, […]
Your West Melton local: for pure pleasure and delight head in for a wood fired pizza at Two Fat Possums
Two Fat Possums is the perfect place to stop on your return leg from the ski fields of Mt Hutt. Since inception last year, it has gained a large following with locals. Anyone in West Melton after a quiet drink, dine or to hang out and soak up the friendly atmosphere should look no further. With […]
Winter tipples: we ask Andy Deuchars what’s brewing this winter at Wigram Brewery?
We recently caught up with Andy Deuchars from Wigram Brewery to discuss some of the company’s fine beers. With winter upon us, our attention is drawn to those darker brews such as the Czar Imperial Russian Stout, 8.5 percent. A big, black bitter beast. The red wine of beers that takes your palate on a […]
