Buy Beer Online in NZ

You'll find Kiwi staples such as Steinlager, DB Export and Speight's next to craft brewers like Garage Project, Panhead and Epic. Imports include Heineken plus beers from Japan, Mexico and Belgium.

Types of Beer

  • Lager: cold-conditioned for a clean, crisp finish.
  • Pilsner: a pale, hoppier lager first brewed in the Czech town of Plzen.
  • IPA: a hop-forward ale, from bitter West Coast to juicy hazy styles.
  • Stout: dark ales made with roasted malt, showing coffee and chocolate notes.
  • Craft Beer and Low Carb Beer: flavour-led small-batch brews, and lighter lagers with fewer carbs.

How to Choose Beer

Think about flavour first. For clean and refreshing, a lager such as Steinlager Pure Gold is a safe place to start. Fans of bold hop aroma should look at IPAs like Epic Armageddon IPA, while darker beers such as Monteith's Black suit cooler evenings and hearty food.

Beer FAQs

What is the difference between lager and ale?

Lager and ale differ mainly in the yeast. Lager uses bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, giving a clean, crisp taste, while ale uses top-fermenting yeast at warmer temperatures, which brings fruitier, fuller flavours. IPAs, pale ales and stouts are all ales.

What is the most popular beer style in New Zealand?

Lager is the most widely drunk beer style in New Zealand. Local brewers built their names on crisp pale lagers and amber draughts, though hoppy pale ales and IPAs from craft brewers now have a strong following.

How should I store beer?

Store beer upright in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight and heat. Light and warmth can spoil the flavour, especially in hoppy beers. Hop-forward styles taste freshest soon after packaging, so enjoy them young.

What temperature should beer be served at?

Most lagers and pilsners are served well chilled, at 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. IPAs and pale ales show more aroma a little warmer, while stouts and strong dark beers taste fuller at 10 to 13 degrees.