16 April 2012
A new resident flies into town next month
Next month, a new resident craft brewer will be arriving on our kiwi shores.
Brian “Spike” Buckowski, who hails from Georgia in the ‘deep south’ of the United States, has been recruited to the
position of ‘The Resident’ by Boundary Road Brewery. He will travel down under to complete the task of creating three
bespoke brews for our nation’s craft beer fans.
The Boundary Road Brewery recently scoured the globe in search of a skilled brewer to travel here on a month-long
sabbatical to create an all new craft beer range. Spike’s wealth of craft beer experience, outsider knowledge and
credentials stood out from over 80 international beer enthusiasts who applied.
The range of beers Spike creates during his stay in New Zealand during May will be called ‘The Resident’, and will be
released for sale from July 2012.
Spike, brewmaster and co-founder at award-winning Terrapin Beer Company in Athens, Georgia, says he can’t wait to arrive
in New Zealand and get his hands stuck into the craft beer scene.
“Craft beer is massive in the US – we brew any style of craft beer imaginable and have more breweries than any other
country in the world. Craft beer is my passion, and I’m excited to bring some American flair to the kiwi brewing scene
as well as experimenting with New Zealand hops which are world-renowned.
“I’ve never travelled down under before and I hear it’s a spectacular place, so as well as trying some of the craft beer
available, I’m looking forward to travelling around to check out what New Zealand has to offer.”
Ben Shaw, Boundary Road Brewery marketing manager says Spike is a brewing genius and has a CV chocca with experience and
qualifications to match, ensuring he’ll create a revolutionary range of brews for kiwis to get stuck in to.
“Kiwis love good craft beer and this is reflected in the ever increasing market here. Spike’s been tasked to provide New
Zealanders with ‘The Resident’ range of brews to take the nation by storm – we can’t wait to taste what he creates.”
Spike arrives in New Zealand on May 8, 2012 and fans can keep track of what Spike is up to at www.facebook.com/brb.
About The Boundary Road Brewery
The Boundary Road Brewery is nestled in the foothills of the Hunua ranges south of Auckland, New Zealand.
The Boundary Road Brewery produces Boundary Road Brewery Craft range as well as brews under license international brands
such as Carlsberg, Tuborg and Kingfisher.
Visit www.boundaryroadbrewery.com for further information.
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