Fresh faces and fresh pours at Beervana

Queensland quencher 

Terella Brewery’s story began in Queensland, Australia, with a Father’s Day gift. Head brewer Brandt Bamford was given a Coopers homebrew kit. “It’s still one of my wife’s biggest regrets!” he jokes. Brandt and co-brewer Ryan are self-taught and believe there is no such thing as a bad beer style. For Beervana, they are pouring a mango macadamia hazy IPA made from Queensland mangos and macadamias. There’ll also be a raspberry saltbush gose (a type of sour beer) made with rich raspberry puree and native saltbush. “Sharing our beer with people who love craft is huge for us,” Brandt says. “It’s also a chance to show off the amazing produce from the Sunshine Coast.” 

From the rooftop 

Rudi’s Beer was born at Dr Rudi’s Rooftop Bar in central Auckland. The beer and bar is named after Dr Rudi Roborgh, the scientist who saved New Zealand’s hop industry. That history still flows through its beers today, with many brews inspired by his work. The bar and brewery has now grown into a nationwide brand. For Beervana, Rudi’s is bringing a crisp lager, some smooth hazy’s, and the butterfly cider, described as light, floral, and citrusy. “Beervana is a chance to share our story with true craft fans and get real feedback,” says Director Mike Stodart. “It’s about connecting over great beer and the history behind it.” 

Bistro brewing 

Twofold was founded when two families decided central Auckland needed a bistro brewery. Pairing great beer with great food has proven to be a winning formula. Twofold co-founder and head brewer Bernard Neate swapped wine for beer in search of more creativity. “You can brew almost any style, tweak it, and try again. You don’t have to wait for the next vintage,” he says. At Beervana, Bernard is bringing tried and true brews like the crisp primary lager. You can also sip his new creation, hoogah, a buttery soft dark lager with a touch of chocolate. Bernard thinks there’s always something new to try at Beervana. “Brewing is not a one-and-done type of industry, there’s always more beer to be made.” 

Beer with Seoul 

Since 2017, Seoul Brewery has been brewing beers that share Korean culture. CEO and founder Jason Lee built a brewhouse in the heart of Seoul to bring people together. “Beer creates shared moments,” he says. As a sister city to Wellington, Seoul's participation in the festival is a particularly special one. For Beervana, Seoul Brewery are pouring a rice lager made with local rice. There’ll also be a rye IPA made from Korean-grown fruit with bright citrus flavours, and a limited-release ale using seasonal local ingredients. “Beervana is about creativity and community,” Jason says. “It’s a great place to meet beer lovers and connect over great pints. We’re excited to bring limited festival batches you won’t find anywhere else.”   

Four new brewers and four different stories. You’ll get plenty of personality and fresh flavours from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to Seoul’s vibrant streets.