WilliamsWarn

04/09/2026

🍺 FATHER’S DAY IS THIS SUNDAY! 🍺

Left it a little late? 😬

Don’t worry — we won’t tell Dad!

Not sure exactly what Dad needs for his WilliamsWarn setup? Make it easy and let him choose.

🎁 WilliamsWarn Gift Vouchers from $50

https://williamswarn.co.nz/search?q=voucher&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Perfect for:
🍺 Beer kits & ingredients
🔧 Brewing accessories
🛠️ New brewing gear
🍻 Or the start of a complete WilliamsWarn setup!

Dad gets exactly what he wants — and you get bonus points for being organised… eventually. 😉

Want to get him something specific instead? Check out our Ingredient Packs and brewing gear.

https://williamswarn.co.nz/

📞 Hawke’s Bay locals: Need a last-minute Father’s Day save? Give us a call on 06 650 2336 and we’ll see what we can sort!

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

🍺 BREWING TIP OF THE MONTH! 🍺

Here’s a little tip that could help keep your fermentation moving along smoothly!

If you’re adding yeast nutrient to your brew, try dissolving it in a small amount of warm water first before adding it to the fermenter. This helps ensure the nutrient is properly dispersed throughout the brew rather than heavier crystals simply dropping straight to the bottom of your sediment bowl.

This can be particularly useful when making cider. 🍎

If your cider seems to be taking forever to get below 1.010 on the hydrometer, it could be that the yeast nutrient hasn’t dispersed properly and the yeast may benefit from an additional dose.

So, rather than simply tipping the nutrient straight in, dissolve it first, give it a good mix and let the yeast get to work! 🧪🍎

Small tip, potentially better fermentation! 🍺

As always, follow the recommended dosage for your particular yeast nutrient.

02/09/2026

🌱🍺 SPRING CLEAN YOUR BREWING SYSTEM! 🍺🌱

Spring is here, which means it’s time to give your brewing equipment a little TLC before the spring and summer brewing season gets into full swing!

After months of brewing, it’s easy for yeast, hop residue, sugars and other build-up to hide in those hard-to-reach places. A proper deep clean now can help prevent off-flavours, contamination and brewing problems later.

🧼 Give your brewing vessel a thorough clean
🧼 Pay attention to taps, valves, disconnects and seals
🧼 Clean your lines and fittings
🧼 Check seals and O-rings for wear or damage
🧼 Make sure everything is completely clean and ready for your next brew

Remember, great beer starts with clean equipment! 🍻

Give your brewing system a spring clean now and get ready for a season of fresh, great-tasting homebrew. 🌞🍺

Clean system. Better beer. Happy brewer. Cheers! 🍻

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01/09/2026

🍺 FATHER’S DAY — SORTED! 🍺

Give Dad something extra this Father’s Day! 🎁

Spend $150 and get a FREE WilliamsWarn Handle on us.

💥 Spend $150 → 1 FREE Handle
💥 Spend $300 → 2 FREE Handles
💥 Spend $450 → 3 FREE Handles

Maximum of 6 per order.

Stock up, save more and score a little something extra for Dad! 🍻

Shop now and get Father’s Day sorted!

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30/08/2026

🍺🥭 HAZY PALE ALE RECIPE 🥭🍺

Love those juicy, hazy NZ pale ales? Here’s our WilliamsWarn take — packed with Nectaron hops, mango and plenty of hazy goodness!

And don’t worry if you’re not a wheat beer fan. The hops, mango and yeast take this firmly into pale ale territory. 🌿

🍺 12.5L BrewKeg™

INGREDIENTS
• 800g Wheat Beer LME
• 750g Dry Malt Extract
• 100g Nectaron hops
• S-04 yeast
• 500ml Golden Circle Mango Nectar
• 1 cup rolled oats

🔥 METHOD

🌿 Hops: Steep 100g Nectaron in 1.5L water at 80–90°C for 20–30 mins. Strain and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

🌾 Oats: Steep 1 cup rolled oats in 1L of 90°C water for 20–30 mins. Strain and squeeze out the liquid.

🍺 Brew: Add 1L hot water to the BrewKeg and dissolve the LME. Add mango nectar, then 5L cold water and mix in the DME.

💧 Add the strained oat and hop liquids, then top up to the fill line.

🌡️ When the brew reaches around 25°C, give it a final mix and pitch your S-04 yeast.

⏱️ Ferment: 25°C for around 4 days, or until fermentation is finished.

❄️ Cold crash: 3–4 days. Don’t clarify! For the best flavour, leave it for 2–3 weeks while the flavours develop.

🥭🌿 Juicy. Hazy. Hoppy. Delicious.

Give it a go and let us know what you think! 🍻

As always, adjust the quantities to suit your own taste — there are no rules when you're brewing your own beer!

28/08/2026

🌿🍺 A TOP BREWING TIP!

Got the right beer style but it’s still missing something? Add hops! 🌿

Hops can transform your beer with incredible flavour, aroma and bitterness. One of the easiest ways to boost all three is by steeping your hops.

Not sure which hops to use? Check out our Hop Selection on our websitefor inspiration.

https://williamswarn.co.nz/search?q=hops&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Check out our blog

https://williamswarn.co.nz/blogs/williamswarn/part-1-hops-those-curious-little-creatures

Experiment, get creative and brew something you love. 🍻

27/08/2026

🎁 FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS 🍺

Father’s Day is just around the corner, so why not treat Dad to a gift he’ll really love? Whether he’s a keen home brewer, loves a good beer, or simply enjoys showing off his brewing passion, we’ve got plenty of great options to choose from!

🎫 Gift Cards – Let Dad choose exactly what he wants.
👕 Great Merchandise – Find something he’ll be proud to wear or use.
🍻 Brewing Supplies – Everything he needs to keep his next brew bubbling away!

Don’t leave it until the last minute! Get your Father’s Day order in now and we’ll get it packed and out the door, ready for Dad’s big day.

Give Dad the gift of brewing this Father’s Day! 🍺🎉

https://williamswarn.co.nz/

26/08/2026

🍺 WEDNESDAY WINTER WARMER – Beer Scones 🧈

As the final Wednesday of winter arrives, it’s time to wrap up our Wednesday Winter Warmer series. There’s still plenty of time to enjoy comforting homemade treats, so we’re finishing with a favourite – delicious Beer Scones.

Ingredients:

3 cups of flour plus a pinch (400gm)
A pinch of salt
200mls cold beer
200mls cold cream

Method:

Heat oven to 240 degrees Celsius.

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl.

Make a well in the centre, add the cream and beer and work gently together until combined. Do not knead this dough as your scones will become tough.

Pat out mix to approximately 2.5cm thick, cut out scones and place onto lined baking tray.

Brush with a little milk or cream, and bake for 12 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Perfect served warm with butter, jam, or your favourite topping. Enjoy the last taste of winter comfort! ❄️✨