Just a quick update with our first kegs on tap at The Lumsden in Auckland. Being where I am based this is a big milestone for me and I can't wait to wrap my mitts around a pint of our beer at my local.

Its been…. 'interesting'  learning how to sell beer in Auckland. The bottle sales have been easier than I imagined and its the kegs which have taken some work to get across the bar.

Since our beer is brewed in the south island it only makes sense to have it stored and distributed from there as well. With so much competition in the market right now there are many bars in Auckland who choose to buy only from north island distributors or from mostly local brewers. Which is fair enough, its cheaper for them to do so because the freight is either free or not a lot. Its not an obstacle I imagined when I set out with samples in hand. But freight is a big concern for many bars, and it can be a deal breaker!

Fortunately not all bars are cut form the same cloth and if they are truly about variety and quality then its not a tough sell after they have had a glass of our beer. All obstacles aside, what really matters is the quality and more importantly peer reviews. with Liquorland in Forest Hill recently tweeting

Not gunna lie, this is probably one of the best stouts I've had. @sparksbrewing #frontier #extrastout… http://t.co/LvNz2z8vVZ

— LL Forrest Hill (@LiquorlandFH) October 13, 2014

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