AROUND NZ IN 80 BEERS

It would be easy to argue that every week is beer week in Aotearoa but the official Auckland Beer Week launches with Around NZ in 80 Beers. The Brew Bus will be doing a loop around five city venues, each showcasing a region of the country and the breweries located there. The free bus is running at 20-minute intervals so you can hop on and off at will. 2020 is the year for discovering your own backyard and supporting local. Here’s one way you can do that while enjoying a hoppy brew with a good head.

Today noon-6pm. The Fridge and Flagon, Vultures’ Lane, The Brewers Co-operative, The Lumsden Freehouse and Galbraith’s Alehouse. See auckland.beer/week for the full programme of events or pick up a physical copy at any of the venues.