Sunshine Brewery, New Zealand’s oldest independent craft brewery, is storming back into the limelight at Beervana 2025, held August 22–23 at Wellington’s Sky Stadium. Since 1989, we’ve been crafting bold, soulful beers in Gisborne, where Pacific waves, endless sunshine, and tight-knit community inspire every brew. Join us at our Beervana booth to taste a lineup of fun, exciting new beers that capture our coastal spirit. Meet our passionate brewers, snag surf-inspired merch, and dive into the 36-year legacy that makes Sunshine a Kiwi craft icon. This is our comeback—a vibrant celebration of Gisborne’s heart, poured into every glass.
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- Address: 49 Awapuni Road, Gisborne, 4010
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Sunshine Brewery Beer List
Brewery Name
Beer Name
Style
ABV
Wishlist
Praise
Sunshine Brewery
Gisborne Black Milk Stout
Milk Stout, 4.5%
Gisborne Black Milk Stout
Milk Stout
4.5%
Sunshine Brewery
Gisborne Gold
Light Lager, 3.8%
Gisborne Gold
Light Lager
3.8%
Sunshine Brewery
Imperial Brown Ale
Strong Aged Brown Ale, 10%
Imperial Brown Ale
Strong Aged Brown Ale
10%
Sunshine Brewery
Les Hopserables
West Coast IPA, 6.5%
Les Hopserables
West Coast IPA
6.5%
Sunshine Brewery
Sea Fog Hazy IPA
Hazy Pale Ale, 4.9%
Sea Fog Hazy IPA
Hazy Pale Ale
4.9%