Burkes Brewing Co founder Sebastian Burke is focused on building his craft brewery business in the Mackenzie. Burkes Brewing Co was launched three and a-half years ago and it was very much focused on the surrounding Mackenzie district. Craft brewers had to have their own point of difference to succeed in the industry and Burkes Brewing Co was focused on the Mackenzie. Mr Burke liked the base style, which was a traditional German style, but did not feel he could sell a non-fruit version of it. Mr Burke continued brewing in his garage, although as volumes had grown, he had also contracted out to a Christchurch facility.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 11, 2019 15:22 UTC