New Zealand Stout Challenge

04/05/2026

Drum roll please…
Our pleasure to announce the 8th Annual Aotearoa Stout Challenge Breweries !!🍻

A few days ago Matt & Rachael drew these lucky names from a ballot - and we are oh so excited to see what wonderful stout creations they come up with!

11th July 2026 - Mark it in your calendars. It’s bound to be a huge day 🍻🍻🍻

Congratulations to :
Parrotdog
Fork and Brewer
Brewing

Garage Project
St Leonards

Home Brewers
Mount Brewing

Urbanaut Brewing Co
19
Concept Brewing
Moon
Dogstar Brew Lab
Renaissance - Craft Beer from New Zealand
Day
b.effect brewing company
Three Boys Brewery


👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

16/04/2026

22/06/2025

And here is our results board! What was your favourite from this year? Anyone you’d like to see next year? Tag ‘em and we’ll reach out for 2026!

21/06/2025

Another fantastic Stout Challenge in the bag! Congratulations to Ben Gibson and Gambit Brewing Co for winning the 2025 "People's Choice" award! Coming in second was BEERS by Bacon Bros, with Wilderness Brewing in third.

When it came to "Judge's Choice" we had a bit of a unique situation! After two rounds of judging it was a DEAD HEAT between Parrotdog and Fork and Brewer for first place!! Congratulations 🎊 Third was ChinChiller Brewing Ltd.

Congratulations to all those on the podium 🎖We look forward to seeing you all next Matariki, July 11th 2026!

18/06/2025

The judges have judged, the bar owners have flipped for their ten, all that’s left is for you to try them all and cast your vote! MAY THE BEST STOUT WIN!!!!

16/05/2025

Stout Challenge T-Shirts!!!

Stout Challenge means Stout Challenge T-Shirts!!! We're taking orders now via [email protected] 😍
T-shirts will be ready just before the big day on June 21st and the cut off date for ordering is Wednesday the 4th of June, so be in quick!