It would mean businesses selling beer on tap would save $38 per 50-litre keg of 5 percent beer. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Brewers Association of New Zealand has asked the government to halve the rate of excise tax paid on kegged beer, as a way to support the struggling hospitality sector. It would mean businesses selling beer on tap would save $38 per 50-litre keg of 5 percent beer. Firth admitted the tax reduction would also benefit those making and selling the beer to bars and restaurants. "Obviously brewers around the country will benefit from this and I think there's no avoiding the fact that they have also hurt in the last few years.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2021 17:15 UTC