Aotearoa's association with beer started off in a small corner of the country in 1773.
It was by the crew of the Resolution, captained by James Cook, who found the cooler climes of Dusky Sound provided a much better environment for brewing than trying to ferment while at sea.
Their experimental brew kicks off Greg Ryan's new book Continuous Ferment, which looks at the history of beer and brewing in New Zealand.
As a history professor, Greg brings a depth to the book that takes in beer's relationship to the social and economic fabric of the country - right up to the present day. It's rich in detail - from the early breweries, various attempts at prohibition, the 6 o'clock swill, dominance of Lion and DB and the relatively recent rise of the craft beer market.
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