Beer in New Zealand

Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in New Zealand, accounting for 59% of available alcohol for sale in 2023, down from 65% in 2009. At around 61 litres per person per annum, New Zealand was ranked 27th in global beer consumption per capita in 2019. About 85% of beer available in New Zealand in 2023 was produced locally, and 15% was imported. The vast majority of beer produced in New Zealand is a type of lager, either pale or amber in colour, and typically 4–5% alcohol by volume.

Although the two largest breweries in New Zealand, Lion Nathan and DB Breweries, control almost 90% of sales by volume between them, there are over 200 smaller craft breweries and brewpubs producing a vast range of beer styles, including many ales.

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