Townshend Brewery - producer of Real Ale and Traditional Cider

Owner & Brewer Martin Townshend
Ph: 021 1370 470
info@townshendbrewery.co.nz

Press and Awards

English bitter in fine tradition
The beer is called Old House ESB (extra special bitter) and is made by Townshend Brewery in Upper Moutere, Nelson. Martin Townshend, the owner/brewer...


Beer from the Motherland
Reflections on beer from an advocate, retailer, brewer and drinker...

Townshend Brewery
Regional are very glad to be able to offer a range of beers and cider from the Townshend Brewery. Situated in Rosedale...

Out Inn the Wide World
Real Ale in New Zealand

Spring Fever
It’s time for a post after over a month off – I’ve basically been on a month long beer bender due to my birthday...

The Hip Harvest Hop Festival
MarchFest is the Top of The South's celebration of locally produced craft beer...

Nelson Breweries and Beer Map
Are you a beer tourist, too? We love to visit breweries and brewpubs...

Beer Fête No 1
Martin Townshend of Townshend's Brewery was our special guest barperson, looking after the real ale and inspiring us...

HOPS & GLORY
was formed in 2006 with the aim of celebrating New Zealand’s craft brewers. The original trio of real ale enthusiasts Martin Townshend, Andrew Cole and Kieron Lattimer...

Townshend Brewery - producer of Real Ale and Traditional Cider