Ground Up was inspired by our biggest obsession (after the beer), climbing and mountaineering. Our name reflects how we started this adventure. Our beers are named after routes and climbs that we’ve either done or are on our ultimate list. From our 1200-litre Wanaka production brewery we brew and pour from 17 taps and 5 nitro taps.
Our belief is that authenticity creates a superior beer and this belief is heavily rooted in what we do. We have always done things from the Ground Up, and believe that there is no match for the passion and enthusiasm that comes from when you create something you love.
Always move forward, don’t look back. We ask that you to take the route less traveled, turn away from the monotony of daily life, open your mind and delve deeper into the world of great beer. We try not to categorize ourselves as ‘craft beer’, we just make beer, and hopefully you enjoy as much as we do.
Come visit us at the Ground Up Taproom at 4 Gordon Road, Wanaka. We are open every day from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. Try our delicious locally brewed, experimental beers. All of our beers are available in riggers and we have a wide selection available in 440ml cans for takeaways.
