Monteith's
Brewed for Right Now
From our beginnings on the wild West Coast of New Zealand in 1868, Monteith's remains committed to authentic, quality craft beers and cider today. While our Classics brews are just too good to let go - Monteith's Original, Golden Lager, Summer Ale and Radler - our Batch Brewed range continues to expand, adapt and explore new styles, hops and flavours for give you something that's Brewed For Right Now.
Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge 2026
Aotearoa’s boldest food competition is back, wilder and more daring than ever.
This May, the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge returns after last year’s hugely successful revival, bringing together more than 60 restaurants, pubs and eateries nationwide to create daring dishes, featuring the country’s most adventurous ingredients, perfectly paired with Monteith’s brews.
From city favourites to small‑town heroes, venues across the country have spent months experimenting with wild, foraged and unconventional ingredients to craft one‑off creations that surprise diners and celebrate Kiwi creativity. The result is a nationwide showcase of culinary imagination, stretching from Riverton to Paihia
2026’s entries are already shaping up to be more inventive than ever. Diners can expect dishes like Tale of Two Tails – a pie featuring pulled wallaby and rabbit, paired with Monteith’s Original by Storyteller Eatery and Bar. Or there’s Aparima Restaurant and Bar’s Foveaux Strait Blackfoot Pāua Arancini: golden, crisp risotto spheres filled with wild-caught Blackfoot Pāua, perfectly matched with Monteith’s Ginger Beer. Whether it comes from the sea, the forest or somewhere completely unexpected, every plate promises a memorable flavour adventure.
Public voting will again shape the competition, with Kiwis across the country casting votes to determine a shortlist of five dishes, before the expert judging panel chooses the ultimate winner.
The 2026 Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge judging panel brings together three leading voices in wild ingredients and New Zealand cuisine. Marine biologist and spear fisherman Sam Wild returns to offer deep knowledge of Aotearoa’s seafood, as does Emily Lucas founder of West Coast Pie Co., adding in her award‑winning expertise in wild game. A new face also joins the group, Radio Hauraki Breakfast host and TV personality, Jeremy Wells. No stranger to a perfect beer and food pairing, he brings his passion for modern New Zealand cooking, local produce and his unmistakable wit to the table this year.
To register or find our more, visit the Wild Food Challenge here
Brewery Experience
Located in Greymouth on the West Coast, Monteith's Brewery is the original home of craft brewing in New Zealand and is a recognised Qualmark Gold visitor experience. This is thanks to our great hospitality, fabulous menu, prompt service and wonderful stories; not to mention, our selection of award-winning beers and ciders.
