New Zealand is well known for its New World wines, especially its award-winning sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. But the country also has a lot to offer beer lovers; New Zealand has developed a thriving boutique brewery culture. In fact, beer in New Zealand can be traced back to Captain Cook who, in 1773, brewed up what could only be considered the first craft beer in the country. It was developed to help his crew overcome scurvy – at least, that’s the excuse they used. Today, the land of the long white cloud is home to more than 250 different locally brewed beers.
