Kereru Brewing Company
Kereru Brewing Company
4.5
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Come visit us at our cellar door! We have plenty of parking & we are an easy 5-minute walk from the Upper Hutt train station. Tastings are $5, or are free with your purchase of $10 or more from our cellar door.
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James t
Lower Hutt, New Zealand9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Very friendly service. Our large family group got very good service after getting treated appallingly at Brew Town. If I ever go out to Brew Town again I will only come here. We felt much more appreciated. Thanks for saving our day guys 👍
Written January 19, 2020
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Thanks. I think this was meant for KuKu Restaurant. They serve our beer in Brewtown, but we don't have anything to do with how it is run or operated. I'll pass on the kind words.
Written May 25, 2021
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Pamela G
New York City, NY76 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We had an excellent in-depth tour with co-owner Natasha of this state-of-the-art facility. I was especially impressed by their reuse/reduce/recycle philosophy, from sending their used mash to farms as cattle feed, recycling their steam, reusing barrels, corn-based tasting cups, and more. They paid a great deal of attention to creating a low carbon footprint while brewing some fantastic beers. We tasted a seaweed ale (my first), coconut porter, IPAs, sours, pilsner, and various other types of ales--the whole tap wall. This is a takeaway taproom, so bring a growler or two and prepare to enjoy.
Written March 30, 2018
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Geoff W
Wellington, New Zealand227 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
When I moved to New Zealand from Australia, I knew that there was a craft beer culture starting to blow up. I had not heard of Kereru and couldn't pronounce it, but as a local of the area it has become my go to for beers. You should definitely stop in for the coconut porter, or an At-At. Service is friendly, tasting is free and there are frequently new beers to taste.
Written January 2, 2016
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Scott Pickering
Christchurch, New Zealand26 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
There is nothing outstanding to want you to go out of the way to visit. Food was ok but took a long time to arrive. Beer tasting was also average, 1/2 were ok the others not my taste. Clean and comfortable and surprisingly lots of toys for preschoolers. This is in a location of other boutique breweries so maybe a pint and move on.
Written November 16, 2019
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This review is for KuKu Restaurant which is a venue where our beer is poured, but where we have no control of the management or running of this business.
Written May 25, 2021
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RTL-Kiwi
Upper Hutt, New Zealand166 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Chris and Natasha are fantastic and welcoming hosts. You can taste small samples of beer before buying a flagon or bottles, also can pay for a full tasting tour which i really recommend. Kereru beers are true craft beers and I am sure you will find one you like. I really recommend stopping by and tasting the full range.
Written December 30, 2015
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Paul D
New Hampshire92 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
When we first visited New Zealand in 2006, it felt like a 'beer desert'. There were few craft beer brewers to be found and the larger commercial brews were mediocre. It's all different now! There are now numerous craft breweries and of all these our favorite it Kereru! Owned by a local couple who have devoted their passion to making superb beers, they now have more than a dozen. The brewery itself is a modest facility, but the beer is worth visiting for. Try as many as you can responsibly taste!
If you can't make it to the brewery, then look for Kereru in the local markets. We are hoping that their anticipated expansion to exporting to the US happens soon!
If you can't make it to the brewery, then look for Kereru in the local markets. We are hoping that their anticipated expansion to exporting to the US happens soon!
Written May 21, 2015
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Ange747
Lower Hutt, New Zealand37 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We enjoyed the food quality and friendly hospitality we received with our family and friends. Top marks. We will be back and recommend you to others.
Written January 24, 2020
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Thanks. I think this was meant for KuKu Restaurant. They serve our beer in Brewtown, but we don't have anything to do with how it is run or operated. I'll pass on the kind words.
Written May 25, 2021
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Lynda M
Upper Hutt, New Zealand29 contributions
Aug 2019
Very friendly and super helpful every time I visit. So much to choose from. Love their advent calendar of a bottle of beer, hope they do it again this year.
Written September 4, 2019
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Thank you!
Written May 25, 2021
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Sarah_nz31
Leichhardt, Australia279 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
We came here for a drink after being at Panhead. There were only four beers on tap, and the interior looked/felt like a generic highway cafe. Not the vibe we were looking for.
Written August 11, 2019
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This review is for KuKu Restaurant which is a venue where our beer is poured, but where we have no control of the management or running of this business.
Written May 25, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
belvedore
Wellington, New Zealand114 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Not an organized tour, just an impromptu visit with some friends to taste some beers. Showed some interest in the beers and the brewery and were rewarded with fantastic service and really insightful conversation. Oh, and the beer was wonderful. A pleasure to meet people passionate about their craft.
Written November 30, 2018
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