New Zealand’s Epic Brewing enters liquidation
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Auckland craft beer brewer Epic Brewing Company has gone into liquidation. Companies Office records show the business was placed into liquidation by a special resolution of shareholders on Tuesday.
Damien Grant and Adam Botterill of Waterstone Insolvency were appointed liquidators.
Owner Luke Nicholas developed the Epic brand in 2005 while working as head brewer for the Steam Brewing Company, the brewing arm of the Cock and Bull pubs in Auckland in Hamilton.
In 2007 Nicholas and a silent partner bought the Epic brand from the Cock and Bull and continued to use its brewing facility and supply its four pubs.
The brewery developed a reputation for producing beers that were big on flavor and aroma – brews like Hop Zombie and Armageddon became cult classics among craft beer drinkers for their use of highly sought-after US hops.
With the launch of Epic Blue in 2019, the company became one of New Zealand’s first craft brewers to produce a low-carb beer.
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According to its website, Epic has 15 employees and operates a taproom in Onehunga.
The first liquidator’s report is due on August 1.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who was appointed to manage Epic Brewing Company's liquidation process?
Who was appointed to manage Epic Brewing Company's liquidation process?
Damien Grant and Adam Botterill from Waterstone Insolvency were appointed as the liquidators. They will oversee the process for the Auckland craft beer brewer.
Q.When is the first official report on Epic Brewing Company's liquidation expected?
When is the first official report on Epic Brewing Company's liquidation expected?
The initial report from the liquidators is scheduled to be released on August 1. This report will provide the first official update on the company's financial status.
Q.How did Epic Brewing Company start and what was its early relationship with Cock and Bull pubs?
How did Epic Brewing Company start and what was its early relationship with Cock and Bull pubs?
Luke Nicholas developed the Epic brand in 2005 while at Steam Brewing Company. In 2007, he and a partner bought the brand from Cock and Bull, continuing to use their facility and supply their four pubs.
Q.What kind of beers was Epic Brewing known for producing?
What kind of beers was Epic Brewing known for producing?
Epic Brewing was known for producing beers with significant flavour and aroma, often using highly sought-after US hops. Their brews like Hop Zombie and Armageddon became popular among craft beer enthusiasts.
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