Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in New Zealand, accounting for 63% of available alcohol for sale.[1] At around 64.7 litres per person per annum, New Zealand is ranked 27th in global beer consumption per capita. The vast majority of beer produced in New Zealand is a type of lager, either pale or amber in colour, and typically 4–5% alcohol by volume.[2]
Although the two largest breweries in New Zealand, Lion Nathan and DB Breweries, control almost 90% of sales by volume between them,[3] there are over 150[4] smaller craft breweries and brewpubs producing a vast range of beer styles, including many ales.[5][6]
- ^ Carroll, Joanne (20 March 2011). "Beer hops off buyers' lists". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ "LiquorLand". www.shop.liquorland.co.nz. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ Brewer's Association letter to Justice & Electoral Committee, 20 May 2009
- ^ Brewed: A Guide to the Craft Beer of New Zealand; van Cruysen, Jules; Potton and Burton Publishing, 2015
- ^ "Beer Pages". www.beer-pages.com. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ New Zealand breweries directory RateBeer. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
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