The Waikato is a region on the Western side of the North Island of New Zealand around the city of Hamilton extending along the pristine Waikato River and is home to Waikato Draught. Now a Lion Nathan beer the beer has a very rich history dating back to 1864 when brewer Scot Charles Innes arrived in New Zealand. Charles Innes started a brewery in 1871 at Ngaruawhia and then a new brewery was established in 1873 in Hamilton East. A bit of tragedy followed with fire destroying the brewery in 1897 and poor old Charles Innes drowning while bathing in one of his beer vats- what a way to go. His wife Mary took over the reins and it later became a public company with what is now Lion Nathan merging with the brewery in the 50’s. The beer brand has a strong tradition with Rugby and is a real tasty beer- They have won Gold Medal and Best in Class at the 2005 BrewNZ awards just to prove it.
For more information: http://www.waikatodraught.co.nz
on Jan 28th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Where can I buy Waikato Draught in Australia
on Mar 2nd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Just Kiwi, sell it in werribee Victoria !
on Aug 21st, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Hi where can i buy Waikato Draught in Sydney.