Why would people in other countries buy our beer? It's nothing special and certainly far inferior to beers from Europe, Americas, and Japan. I don't have experience with Chinese beers but I bet they also make better beers than us.

For me Asahi Super Dry rules supreme.

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Don't confuse exports with GDP, buying a local beer increases GDP

[–] Venator 5 points 2 weeks ago

Also, it's for the whole brewing industry, so that would also include wages and other input costs etc.

[–] Lazhward@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm European, and one of Garage Project's beers was one of the best beers I've ever had.

[–] BalpeenHammer -2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Never even heard of that.

We aren't talking about bespoke, hand crafted artisan beers though.

[–] Lazhward@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I thought that's exactly what we were talking about, from the article:

"Locally brewed beer is a source of regional pride, driving tourism and community initiatives. From the thriving craft breweries of Otago to the innovative exporters in Taranaki, this report highlights the diverse and vibrant role of brewing in shaping regional economies," said Brewers Guild executive director Melanie Kees.

[–] BalpeenHammer 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I was replying to somebody who was talking about exporting beer.

[–] gila@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago

Garage Project were at most local liquor stores as I recall before I left NZ in 2021. I grabbed a pack of them last weekend in regional Western Australia. The local offerings are no less expensive these days.

[–] Ilovethebomb 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So, you're only buying and drinking the main brands of beer, haven't even heard of probably our best known craft brewery, but think all our beer is shit?

[–] BalpeenHammer 1 points 2 weeks ago

Craft beer isn't adding a measurable amount to our GDP.

[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is... that a lot? I have no frame of reference.

[–] Ilovethebomb 3 points 2 weeks ago

It's far more than I'd have expected, and that's just beer.