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Michael Donaldson

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Michael Donaldson is the editor of The Pursuit of Hoppiness, the current Brewers Guild Beer Writer of the Year and the author of Beer Nation: The Art and Heart of Kiwi Beer.

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Is this the beginning of the end for craft beer in Aotearoa?

With one stalwart figure of the local brewing scene folding and another familiar name on the brink, the future is looking rocky for craft beer.

By Michael Donaldson | 18th August, 2023

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Under pressure: Tackling the beer industry’s mental health problem

The hours are long and lonely, your creations are constantly criticised, you're often struggling to make ends meet and alcohol is everywhere – no wonder many brewers struggle with mental health issues.

By Michael Donaldson | 23rd January, 2019