Bill Hickman17:38, Aug 04 2021
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News and updates from around the region today.
Kia ora Pōneke, we hope you are having a great Wednesday. Here’s what’s happening around the city today.
5.30pm: Breakdown on SH2 causing delays The northbound lane of State Highway 2 in Lower Hutt is blocked between Horokiwi Rd and Western Hutt Road, following reports of a broken down vehicle. Police were notified just before 5pm that a bus had broken down and was causing significant delays. Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible.
12.30pm: Brew kid on the block: Abandoned Brewery s Charlotte Feehan on traditional beers, sexism, and being yourself
Wellington today, August 4: White Ferns Amelia Kerr withdraws from England tour, Abandoned Brewery s Charlotte Feehan on traditional beers, sexism, and being yourself
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Brew kid on the block: Abandoned Brewery s Charlotte Feehan on traditional beers, sexism, and being yourself
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Visitors can head to The FlexiTenz Tasting Bar and Cryer Malt Brew Zone to learn about the ingredients and process involved in making beer, as well as Brew Talks with a range of commercial craft brewers answering questions about their approach to making great craft beer. The 11 top of the south brews on offer feature a familiar list of producers unleashing new tastes on the public.
LUZ ZUNIGA
Hop on down – Spencer Barrack, Kim Brakes and Luke Ellis, during the 2020 version of the Marchfest event. This was none more evident in the offerings of Marlborough-based breweries Renaissance and Funk Estate.
Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 11:15 am
Unusual brews made with seafood, foraged botanicals and
barrel-aged ales are just some of the entries vying to win a
new city-wide beer competition.
Eleven
Wellington-based brewers will take part in the inaugural
Rare Beer Challenge next month to raise awareness of the
300,000 New Zealanders living with a rare disorder for Rare
Disease Day 2021.
“Inspired by the great work of
Rare Disorders NZ, Fortune Favours has challenged other
Wellington brewers to create their own unique brew to
showcase less common techniques and flavours,” says
Shannon Thorpe, founder of Fortune Favours brewery.
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2020 Fortune Favours brewery and Rare Disorders NZ (RDNZ)