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Good Beer | Little Brewery | Waipu NZ McLeod's Brewery was named Champion Small Intl Brewery at the AIBA 2019. That's the McLeod's way.

We're a small-batch brewery on Northland's stunning east coast, and our beers are as diverse as our fans in this great little slice of heaven in New Zealand. Find our core range and seasonal brews in bottles and on taps at McLeod's Pizza Barn and find independents nation-wide. We make beer for every palate, every day, always flavorful and always delicious.

02/06/2026

Come join us at The Browns Bay Brewing Co this Thursday for the first pour of our latest 802 #76 + 5 Taps of McLeod's Goodness!

29/05/2026

The Mountains Are Calling returns.
One of our favourite winter seasonals is back and ready to warm you up.
Built around the legendary Riwaka hop, this unfiltered NZ IPA is absolutely loaded with fresh passionfruit, bright citrus and ripe tropical fruit, layered over those unmistakable grassy, resinous, dank notes that make NZ hops so special.

Expect aromas of fresh cut grass, capsicum and a touch of diesel funk, backed by juicy passionfruit and zesty citrus on the palate. A smooth malt backbone keeps everything balanced before finishing with a clean bitterness that leaves you reaching for another sip.

Like a fresh powder run down the mountain, this one is bold, vibrant and seriously satisfying.

This brew is now pouring on taps and hitting shelves nationwide. 🏔️✨

20/05/2026

Alright McLeod’s fam, it’s cold out there! Which can only mean one thing… our favourite winter seasonal classics are rolling out to help get us through.

Harvest Moon Dark IPA is officially back and ready to warm you up from the inside out. Sitting at 7.2%, this brew brings together the best of both worlds. Rich dark malt character layered with roasted chocolate and caramel notes, balanced by Simcoe driven pine, citrus and stone fruit vibes with hints of orange and apricot shining through. Big, bold and hop forward with just the right amount of winter comfort.
The hop hit you need to chase away those winter blues!

Find it on our website & on shelves and taps near you now 🔥
https://mcleodsbrewery.co.nz/products/harvest-moon-dark-ipa-1

08/05/2026

Inspired by NZ’s longest footbridge, built in 1947 as the ultimate shortcut across the Whananaki estuary, this brand new brew is all about going the extra distance.

Our 1947 Double Dry Hopped IPA is here. Sitting at 6.3%, this brew is big, bold and unapologetically hoppy, layering saturated citrus aromatics, ripe stone fruit, tropical intensity and resinous pine over a rich, malt forward body. A soft sweetness through the palate gives way to lingering hop oils and a firm bitterness that keeps everything balanced and dangerously drinkable.

Like the bridge itself, it connects two sides perfectly.
No shortcuts here. Just a long, flavour packed journey 🍻

Now available on shelves and taps nationwide.

21/04/2026

In the land of Waipu, it’s brewer’s Christmas… and we’re absolutely stoked to say our Fresh Hop beers are officially here and heading your way 🌿

For the first time, the brew crew have gone all in with two different styles, showcasing two incredible New Zealand hops at their absolute freshest.

Harvest Fresh Hop Cold IPA (6.3%)
Brewed with freshly harvested NZ Rhapsody hops, this one is all about vibrancy and precision. High in thiols and bursting with bright aromatics, it delivers intense fresh hop character layered over a crisp, clean finish. Punchy, lifted, and seriously drinkable.

Forty-Acre Fresh Hop Unfiltered IPA (6.8%)
A nod to the OG, first brewed back in 2016. This unfiltered IPA showcases Nelson Sauvin in all its glory. Big, resinous, and loaded with passionfruit and classic Nelson intensity, wrapped up in a lush, oily body. No filtering, no compromises.

Two beers, two expressions of fresh hop magic, both brewed to capture harvest in its purest form.

These two brews are extremely limited small batch releases so grab them while you can. 🍻

29/03/2026

New brew! Meet Howling Wolf Pale Ale.

Fresh from the coast, inspired by Mangawhai’s Wolf Rock. Wild, steady, and unmistakably coastal.

Bright, filtered and effortlessly drinkable, this pale ale opens with juicy tropical notes of mango, pineapple and fresh citrus, before settling into a clean, crisp finish that keeps things light and moreish.

Easy bitterness, smooth body… the kind of beer that doesn’t ask too much of you, just to slow down and stay for one more.

Made for sandy feet, sun-warmed skin and long afternoons that roll into golden evenings.

Simple, bright, and quietly wild.
Now available at great stockists nationwide.

06/03/2026

Alright 802 lovers, we’re back with another tasty batch of our rotating hop series. This time around #74 brings together a fresh new trio of hops.

Cashmere lays down soft melon and lemon lime notes, El Dorado adds pear drop sweetness and ripe stone fruit, while HBC 630 lifts the whole thing with a bright tropical finish. Juicy, vibrant, and tasting fresher than ever.

Join us for the first pour at 4pm down this Tuesday the 10th as fresh as it gets.

Or Order yours now at www.mcleodsbrewery.co.nz before this batch disappears 👀

21/02/2026

New brews x ✌🏼

✨ Busy Livin UFIPA
Sitting at 6.8% this brew is bright, crisp and lively with lifted citrus, subtle tropical notes and a clean refreshing pine finish that keeps you going back for another sip.

✨ Islands of Paradise UFPA
At 5.2% this brew is a lush tropical dream packed with juicy passionfruit, ripe mango and soft citrus, balanced by a smooth easy drinking body that feels like a Northland escape in a glass.

Fresh on taps and in fridges across the motu. Get amongst!

16/02/2026

Big things have been brewing in Waipū, and the tanks have a new captain we are pretty excited about… Meet Gav! Our new Head brewer.

After making the big move across the ditch from Western Australia, Gav has landed in Waipū with his partner Cara and their two kids, and it didn’t take long for him to fall in love with this place. A few delicious beers with Geoff & Clayt at the Barn, a paddle out the Cove, and it was hook line and sinker. The location, the people, and the positive energy of the team made it feel like home straight away.

With a background grounded in science and a deep respect for the history of brewing, Gav sees beer as the ultimate blend of creativity, sensory exploration and craftsmanship. His focus is simple. Quality first, thoughtful process, and brewing every beer with care and commitment. Ask him his favourite style and you will not get just one answer, his appreciation spans both modern innovation and the traditions that shaped the beers we love today.
You can already taste Gav’s first seasonals rolling through with the Sparkling IPA and Busy Living out now, with plenty more brewing behind the scenes.
Join us in welcoming him to team McLeods 🍻

29/01/2026

Alright Northland, we’re coming up 😎
We’re taking over the taps at Russell’s epic Hone's Garden this Waitangi long weekend, with all McLeod’s on tap all weekend long.

We can’t wait to see you in the beautiful Bay of Islands for a brew and a boogie.
See you there ✨

Address

2 Cove Road
Waipu
0510

Website

http://www.mcleodsbrewery.co.nz/

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