Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in New Zealand, accounting for 59% of available alcohol for sale in 2023, down from 65% in 2009.[1] At around 61 litres per person per annum, New Zealand was ranked 27th in global beer consumption per capita in 2019.[2] About 85% of beer available in New Zealand in 2023 was produced locally, and 15% was imported.[1] 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.[3]
Although the two largest breweries in New Zealand, Lion Nathan and DB Breweries, control almost 90% of sales by volume between them,[4] there are over 200[5][6] smaller craft breweries and brewpubs producing a vast range of beer styles, including many ales.[7][8]
- ^ a b "Alcohol available for consumption: Year ended December 2023 | Stats NZ". www.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Kirin Beer University Report Global Beer Consumption by Country in 2019" (PDF). www.kirinholdings.co.jp. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "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
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- ^ New Zealand breweries directory RateBeer. Retrieved 20 May 2015.