Karamu Barrelworks Shines at NZ Beer Awards | Auckland News

Karamu Barrelworks, a tiny Waikato brewery brewing from a hand-built farmhouse, stunned the New Zealand Beer Awards by winning top honors for best brewing company — their second straight major win. Meanwhile, Emerson Brewing claimed Champion NZ Beer and Large Brewery titles with their “Pride of the Plains.” Judges praised the depth and innovation across categories, especially NZ IPAs and Pale Ales, with 80% of entries earning medals. It’s a celebration of passion, craft, and the thriving diversity of New Zealand’s beer scene. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bdf56fa8e385d0b1