The Tuatara crew celebrated the results of the annual Capital Times Best of Wellington survey when the good people of the Capital once again voted Tuatara Brewing Company their favourite beer brand. We were ranked first ahead of Monteith’s and Emerson’s, the same placings as 2009.
Naturally, we were delighted and proud at the result which was announced last week. In a press release, director Sean Murrie said:
“We are very proud to be a local brewery which can outperform the big boys. It is a great achievement to be able to repeat last year’s accolade from the public. Wellington has the most discerning drinkers in the nation and we thank them for their continued support of quality beer, both ours and products from other craft brewers. I doubt a craft beer brand would have won a similar popular vote in any other major centre.”
It was also heartening to see the staggering number of venues which stock Tuatara and the talented people who serve Tuatara do so well in the 2010 Best of Wellington Awards. These included (rank and category):
Mighty Mighty (1 Bar)
Matterhorn (2 Bar, 3 Fine Dining, 3 Outdoor Bar)
Hashigo Zake (3 Bar)
Gareth Perks @ Pit Bar (1 Barman)
Scott @ Malthouse (2 Barman)
David Wood @ Hashigo Zake (3= Barman)
Sally @ Mighty Mighty (1 Barmaid)
Bryony Skillington @ Pit Bar (2 Barmaid)
Ian McKinnon (1 City Councillor - he launched our APA – it totally counts)
Southern Cross (1 Outdoor Bar)
Shae @ Ambeli (1 Maitre D)
Rusty @ Boulcott St Bistro (2= Maitre D)
Ben @ Sweet Mother’s Kitchen (2= Maitre D)
Logan Brown (1 Fine Dining)
Capitol (2 Fine Dining, 2 Fish)
Crazy Horse (1 Steak)
Martin Bosley’s (1 Fish)
Scopa (1 Pizza)
Chaffers New World (1 Supermarket)
Moore Wilsons (2 Supermarket)
Thorndon New World (3 Supermarket)
Regional Wines (1 Bottle Store)
Glengarry (2 Bottle Store)
Olive (1= Cafe)
Deluxe (1= Cafe, 3 Vegetarian)
Bats (1 Live Theatre)
Downstage (2 Live Theatre)
Dowse (2 Best Gallery)
Tuatara is proud to be associated with at least 32 other winners in the Best of Wellington winner this year. Good on Wellington for supporting great beer and great service. That’s why our city remains the beer capital of New Zealand.
Speaking of great beer, Tuatara will be at the Regional Wines Roadshow this Wednesday. We will be alongside Emerson’s, Founder’s, Harrington’s, Mike’s, Renaissance and about 40 wineries. Here are the booking details:
Wednesday 13 October, 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm, Cost $35.00 pp, Limit 150 places
Venue: First Floor Gallery, St James Theatre, 77-87 Courtenay Place
Bookings: With Ian, Tel: 04 385-6952 or email: ian@regionalwines.co.nz
Cheers from the team at Tuatara
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