A short stroll down from the Kingsland shops lies a place of wonder and mystery (and damn good beer). We caught up with Bruce from Urbanaut to learn more about this mythical place.

Episode 10 - Scott & Hamish from Deep Creek Brewing

Oct 25th, 2017 38m 20s

Dave & Darren took a drive out to sunny Browns Bay to chat with Scott & Hamish from Deep Creek Brewing

Episode 9: Jules van Costello author Brewed (2nd Edition)

Sep 20th, 2017 30m 45s

We were lucky enough to catch up with Jules for a chat about the 2nd edition of his book Brewed: A guide to the beer of New Zealand.He's currently promoting his book on a nation wide tour. Catch him if you can!

Episode 8: Steve Simms from The Birkenhead Brewing Company

Aug 15th, 2017 38m 36s

We caught up with Steve Simms from BBC to chat about the business of making great beer. Thanks to the wonderful people at the Uptown Freehouse for the use of their dungeon. And thanks again to Steve for the great conversation and awesome bee

Episode 7: Annika Naschitzki from Tiamana

May 16th, 2017 36m 43s

On a rainy Nelson Saturday we found a quiet spot at Marchfest to have a chat with Annika from Tiamana. We had an excellent, laughter-filled discussion about traditional German brewing, branding and pork-knuckles!

Episode 6: Simon Nicholas from Hop Federation

Apr 18th, 2017 28m 14s

On a whirlwind tour of Nelson we road tripped to see Simon from Hop Federation.

Episode 5: Ron Trigg from Mike's Organic Brewery

Mar 9th, 2017 44m 16s

Darren & Dave flew down to Taranaki to visit the iconic Mike's Brewery.

Episode 4: Andrew Childs from Behemoth Brewing Company

Dec 13th, 2016 43m 39s

In episode 4 of The Bitter End we sat down and chatted with the beer giraffe himself: Andrew Childs from Behemoth about beers, helicopters and what he will and won't do with spiders. Best listened to whilst eating a Big Kahuna burger...

Episode 3: Carlos & Mark from Outlier Cartel

Nov 10th, 2016 42m

The afternoon sun breaks through the clouds to shine on this instalment of The Bitter End. Dave & Darren spend some time with Carlos & Mark from Outlier Cartel in a cosy office bar. I know... just listen to hear more!Thanks to Online Republic

Special Episode: SOBA National Homebrew Competition

Nov 5th, 2016 20m 41s

More than 700 beers from around NZ were entered in this year's NHC which took place today, November 5 2016.Darren and Dave headed along to the judging to chat with with Geoff Griggs, head judge, and Maree Shaw, president of SOBA, about trends

Episode 2: Kerry Gray from Choice Bros

Oct 18th, 2016 49m 8s

On a wet Auckland Friday Dave & Darren sit down with Kerry Gray from Choice Bros to talk about beer, brew pubs, adjuncts & brown acid.Many thanks to Galbraith's Alehouse for hosting us!And if you've read this far... here's a little somethin