NEW APPROACH TO REBUILDING BUSINESS

Eskdale craft beermaker Zeelandt Brewery is taking a new approach to rebuilding its business following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Chris Barber, Managing Director and Head Brewer Zeelandt Brewery, said Zeelandt is moving to contract brewing after floodwaters destroyed the brewery, all stock and equipment.

“We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how we rebuild and what the future looks like. We love what we do and are committed to our business and customers.

“Over the short term, we are contract brewing in Auckland to continue getting Zeelandt beer to customers, with the first batches of beer being available towards the end of April.

“We are also launching a new fundraising beer, called “Back on the

Horse”, to benefit local first responders and our local community trust.

“Despite the Eskdale community suffering large losses, Zeelandt is in a position to help. With the generosity of our suppliers, we are launching a new beer with all proceeds (after excise tax and freight) going to local organisations involved in the emergency response,” says Chris. Read more here