Champion New Zealand Medium Brewery
Officially New Zealand's Champion Medium Brewery
Mount Brewing Co is proud to be named Champion New Zealand Medium Brewery 2026, recognising over 30 years of brewing quality craft beer in Mount Maunganui.
For us, this award represents more than great beer. It reflects decades of refining recipes, backing local people, embracing innovation, and staying true to independent New Zealand brewing. Every beer we brew is made with the same philosophy: Brew world-class beers that showcase quality, creativity and consistency.
Whether you're searching for the best brewery in New Zealand, looking for award-winning craft beer, or planning a brewery visit in Mount Maunganui, you'll find a brewery built on consistency, creativity and community.
Award-Winning Craft Beer Made in Mount Maunganui
Since 1996, Mount Brewing Co has been brewing on the shores of Mount Maunganui. From easy-drinking lagers and crisp pilsners to hazy IPAs, rich stouts and limited seasonal releases, our range showcases the quality and diversity of New Zealand craft beer.
Over the years, our beers have earned medals across multiple styles, but being named Champion New Zealand Medium Brewery is our biggest achievement yet. It's recognition of our entire brewing programme rather than just one standout beer.
Whether you're enjoying one of our core range favourites or discovering a new seasonal release, you're drinking beer from one of New Zealand's most awarded independent breweries.
Visit One of New Zealand's Best Breweries
The best way to experience Mount Brewing Co is by visiting The Rising Tide in Mount Maunganui. With dozens of taps pouring fresh beer brewed on site, delicious food, regular events and a welcoming atmosphere, it's become one of the Bay of Plenty's favourite places to enjoy great craft beer.
Visitors can experience limited releases, brewery exclusives and award-winning beers straight from the source while enjoying everything that makes the Mount such a special destination.
Buy Award-Winning Beer Online
You don't have to visit the brewery to enjoy our beers. Our full range is available to order online and is shipped throughout New Zealand, making it easy to enjoy award-winning craft beer wherever you are.
Whether you're stocking the fridge, looking for a gift, or searching for some of the best beer New Zealand has to offer, Mount Brewing Co delivers fresh beer direct from the brewery.
Why Mount Brewing Co?
- Champion New Zealand Medium Brewery
- Independently owned and brewed in Mount Maunganui
- Brewing quality craft beer since 1996
- Multiple nationally award-winning beers
- Core range, seasonal releases and limited editions
- Fresh beer available online with nationwide delivery
- Home of The Rising Tide brewery and taproom
If you're looking for one of the best breweries in New Zealand or want to discover award-winning New Zealand craft beer, welcome to Mount Brewing Co.