Who owns the Speights Ale House?
Speight’s is a brewery in Dunedin, New Zealand. The brewery is owned by the Japanese-controlled holding company Lion. The brewery is best known for its Gold Medal Ale, one of the best-selling beers in New Zealand.
When did Speights Ale House open?
Our Story. The Speight’s Ale House, situated within the historic Speight’s Brewery at 200 Rattray Street, was the original Ale House to open in New Zealand. In August 1999 Mark and Kirstin Scully opened the Ale House to coincide with extensive work done to open the Brewery Tour, Heritage Centre and Shop.
Is Speights an IPA?
Speight’s Empire IPA Speights Empire is brewed with a generous addition of Kohatu hops to deliver spicy aromas and a clean bitterness.
Is Canterbury Draught still made?
The production of Canterbury Draught for the tap market is now done from Dunedin. Of the 210,000 hectolitres of beverages that were produced each year at Canterbury Brewery, about two-thirds are now being made in Auckland, and the other third in Dunedin.
Who started Speights?
James Speight
In 1876 James Speight and two partners, William Dawson, a brewer, and Charles Greenslade, a maltster, established the brewery James Speight and Company.
Who makes Guinness in NZ?
Heineken is brewed by DB Breweries in Auckland, while Guinness, Stella Artois Legre and Becks were produced in Christchurch until the 2011 earthquake wiped out the iconic Lion-owned Canterbury Draught brewery.
What does DB beer stand for?
Dominion Breweries
The year was 1929; it was the end of the Roaring Twenties and the start of the Great Depression. In the face of that adversity, W Joseph Coutts and his three sons held true to their vision and Dominion Breweries (now DB Breweries) was born a year later with Sir Henry Kelliher at the helm as managing director.
What is the most consumed beer in New Zealand?
“Speight’s has hit blockbuster status as New Zealand’s number one selling beer by volume and we’ve seen unprecedented growth in Summit Ultra our low carb beer in the four years since it launched.
Who brews Stella Artois in NZ?
Lion Breweries said yesterday that it would reduce the size of beer cans across all brands – from 355ml to 330ml – in June.
What is New Zealand’s number one beer?
Who brews Guinness in NZ?
Beers native to other countries have been brewed in New Zealand for decades. Heineken is brewed by DB Breweries in Auckland, while Guinness, Stella Artois Legre and Becks were produced in Christchurch until the 2011 earthquake wiped out the iconic Lion-owned Canterbury Draught brewery.
Where can I find the best beer in Dunedin?
To make your own, head over to CloudPano EVEN over 20 years since it opened, Speight’s Ale House Dunedin still trades on the same ‘‘generous to a fault’’ approach it was originally founded on in 1999. And at the Speight’s Ale House Dunedin, the beer is matched to a menu of equal quality.
What are the best things to do in Dunedin?
Visit the historic Speights Brewery and have a guided tour and tasting followed with a delicous 2 course lunch or dinner including a 12oz glass of beer at the Speights Ale house Dunedin.
Where can I visit the Speight’s brewery?
Visit the Speight’s Brewery shop and brand new cellar door. We are open to the public and have a wide range of Speight’s beer gear for sale so you too can become part of the Southern Man legend. The Speight’s Brewery tour will take you through our historic site that has been brewing Speight’s in Dunedin since 1876.