Q&A: Sustainability at its heart

The Fermentist is one of the hottest newbies on the culinary block, with beer at its roots and sustainability at its heart. We caught up with the brewery’s passionate General Manager Simon Taylor about this story of sustainability and making history.       Simon, can you tell us a bit about your brewing journey […]

Our CarbonNZero Hero: The Fermentist

A recent Purpose Business Report found that 70 percent of Kiwi millennials are prepared to make major lifestyle changes to reduce the impact of climate change, and 50 percent are now supporting/buying from ethical brands.     The Fermentist is a Christchurch-based craft brewery that our millennials can be proud of. In September they launched […]

Raise a glass

We’re quickly heading into entertaining season, so it’s time to raise a glass to the exciting new bevvies that are being made right here, in our own Kiwi backyard.   1. The Fermentist Christchurch-based craft brewery, The Fermentist, is bringing the nation its first carboNZero certified beer, following product certification by Enviro-Mark Solutions for its […]

The Fermentist’s sustainable mindset

The Fermentist Brewery and Taproom is a microbrewery in Christchurch committed to sourcing locally where possible.     Sourcing locally is about creating shared value in business practices and supporting the local community and economy. It’s also about reducing emissions from the transport of ingredients. The team is committed to making a difference where it […]