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A couple of months late I think it’s time to give a quick run through of our latest release: Fresh Hopwired.

In November 2011, Kjetil Jikiun of Nøgne Ø fame paid us a visit at Renaissance and together we brewed our first international collaboration brew.

The annual RateBeer Best results are out and 8 Wired couldn't be happier!

There have been a lot of “Golden Pints” (best of 2011) blogs going around the internet lately. It is always interesting recap the year of beer, so I thought I’d chip in and do one as well.

Last week I spent time with the talented Shane Morley of Steam Brewing Company. Together brewed the first batch of HopWired at his brewery.

From day one of 8 Wired Brewing, we have struggled to keep up with the demand for tap beers, we have now bought a whole heap and should be able to supply the domestic market.

People often ask me “What beer is next?” To which I often answer “not sure yet, but I have a lot of ideas just waiting to be put into action”.

The fact is that at any given point in time, I probably have at least a dozen ideas for new beers floating around. Until I actually brew the beer I am never sure what will be next. When it comes to brewing I am very impulsive and I usually don’t decide to brew a new beer more than a few days before the brewday.

WOW! Champion NZ Brewery!  

We're pretty gobsmacked, words are difficult to find to describe how big an honour this is. Furthermore, considering the fact that 8 Wired has been going for less than 2 years and I have only been brewing commercially for 3 years, humble is probably the best word to describe how we are feeling.  

I'd just like to thank TV3 for the great media coverage, and I've updated the Media Page...

Ménage à trois results in beery boost for Canterbury
Press Release: 8 Wired Brewing, Renaissance Brewing Company, Yeastie Boys
02/06/2011
For immediate use.