Northland’s premier craft beer festival, Brew of Islands 2025, is set to return on June 28, 2025, offering a unique Northland themed celebration of some of Aotearoa’s top craft beer breweries.
Brew of Islands 2025 will feature eight craft breweries from around the North Island, each bringing their own spin on flavour and innovation.
Wellington’s Garage Project leads with its boundary-pushing, experimental brews, while Northland Locals, PhatHouse Brewing Co., brewed on-site in the Bay of Islands, keeps it hyper-local.
From Waipu, McLeod’s Brewery serves up coastal character and quality through traditional methods.
Auckland’s Urbanaut delivers bold, creative styles for every palate, and Parrotdog, also from Wellington, brings a crowd-pleasing lineup of flavourful, easy-drinking beers.
Another Northland champion, Kainui Brew Co. of Kerikeri blends farmhouse roots with experimental flair, and 8 Wired out of Matakana pushes limits with barrel-aged and sour gems.
Making their Brew of Islands debut in 2025, Double Vision Brewing Co., also from Wellington, rounds out the list with a fresh take that bridges tradition and innovation.
Together, this diverse lineup answers every beer lover’s dreams – from hop heads and sour seekers to fans of clean, classic styles.
Every brew at Brew of Islands will be matched by a lineup of Northland’s very best gourmet street food, including Wingless Angel, Taco Bandit, Northland Fine Foods, Tasty Tucker and Mrs Miller.
The Live Hall will host three bands: Superhero Second Line, Albi & The Wolves and Kōhial; and Merv Pinny, Kerikeri’s own global sensation, will also take the stage for a powerful hometown set.
Meanwhile, the Nightclub Zone returns with house, D&B, and electro sets from top DJs including Rhys, French Kiss, Sye, and PAWS.
For those after something beyond the beer, Kindred Spirits will be mixing hand-crafted, artisanal cocktails and mocktails.
Meanwhile, the Gin Bar by Bay of Islands, Black Collar Distillery offers a curated selection for gin lovers.
For more info, head to www.brewofislands.co.nz
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