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The first brewery appeared in New Zealand in 1835 in the Bay of Islands. After a while the strongest kinds of porter began to be produced here, as these were the kinds preferred by the emigrants from Britain and Ireland who had flooded the islands.

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By Walton RossOctober 8, 202311 min read

The Legacy of DB Breweries: From Origins to Modern Influence

DB Breweries is a New Zealand-based brewing company owned by Heineken Asia Pacific. Founded in 1930 by Sir Henry Kelliher and W. Joseph Coutts

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By Walton RossAugust 16, 202013 min read

Lion Brewery: A Roaring Legacy in Craft Beer

Lion is an alcoholic beverage company operating in Australia and New Zealand and a subsidiary of Japanese giant Kirin.

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