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Alcoholic Drinks
Surprise everyone! Not all alcohol is vegan. There are animal byproducts used for “fining”* or colouring.
Some of the animal-derived products used include:
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Blood and bone marrow
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Casein (milk protein)
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Chitin (fiber from crustacean shells)
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Egg albumen (derived from egg whites)
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Fish oil and gelatin (protein from boiling animal parts)
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Isinglass (gelatin from fish bladder membranes)
Here you can find out what alcoholic beverages are 100% vegan-friendly.
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Beer
Speights Beer
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Gold Medal Ale
- Summit Ultra
- Old Dark
- Distinction Amber Ale
- Triple Hop Pilsner
- Mid Ale
- Empire IPA
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Speights.
Last updated April 2022.
- Gold Medal Ale
- Summit Ultra
- Old Dark
- Distinction Amber Ale
- Triple Hop Pilsner
- Mid Ale
- Empire IPA
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Speights.
Last updated April 2022.
Carlsberg Beers
According to Carlsberg, all of their beers are vegan-friendly!
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Carlsberg.
Last updated July 2022.
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Carlsberg.
Last updated July 2022.
Stoke Beers
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Dark
- Pilsner
- IPA
- NPA
- APA
- Wakachangi
- First Light
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Stoke Beer.
Last updated May 2022.
- Dark
- Pilsner
- IPA
- NPA
- APA
- Wakachangi
- First Light
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Stoke Beer.
Last updated May 2022.
Guinness Beers
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Draught
- Extra Stout
- Foreign Extra Stout
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Guinness.
Last updated July 2022.
- Draught
- Extra Stout
- Foreign Extra Stout
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Guinness.
Last updated July 2022.
Cider
Zeffer Cider
The full range is vegan-friendly including the following flavours:
- Red Apple Cider
- Cripsy Apple Cider
- Rosé Cider with Berry Infusion
- Apple Crumble Infused Cider
- 0% Crisp Apple Cider
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Zeffer.
Last updated April 2022.
- Red Apple Cider
- Cripsy Apple Cider
- Rosé Cider with Berry Infusion
- Apple Crumble Infused Cider
- 0% Crisp Apple Cider
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Zeffer.
Last updated April 2022.
Thomas and Rose Cider
The full range is vegan-friendly including the following flavours:
- Strawberry and lime
- Apple and ginger
- Watermelon and cucumber
- Nashi and passionfruit
Where to buy: From selected alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Thomas and Rose Cider.
Last updated July 2022.
- Strawberry and lime
- Apple and ginger
- Watermelon and cucumber
- Nashi and passionfruit
Where to buy: From selected alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Thomas and Rose Cider.
Last updated July 2022.
Speights Cider
This is now vegan-friendly according to the team at Speights!
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Speights.
Last updated April 2022.
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Speights.
Last updated April 2022.
Harvest Cidery Scrumpy
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Apple
- Ginger
- Raspberry
- Lemon
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Harvest Cidery.
Last updated May 2022.
- Apple
- Ginger
- Raspberry
- Lemon
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Harvest Cidery.
Last updated May 2022.
Rochdale Ciders
Pure cider made with glacial water!
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Ginger & Lime
- Mojito
- Three Berries
- Apple
- Pear
- Strawberry Daiquiri
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Rochdale Ciders.
Last updated May 2022.
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Ginger & Lime
- Mojito
- Three Berries
- Apple
- Pear
- Strawberry Daiquiri
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Rochdale Ciders.
Last updated May 2022.
Magners Irish Cider
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Magners Berry
- Magners Golden Draught
- Magners Orchard Berries
- Magners Pear Cider
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Magners Irish Cider.
Last updated May 2022.
- Magners Berry
- Magners Golden Draught
- Magners Orchard Berries
- Magners Pear Cider
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Magners Irish Cider.
Last updated May 2022.
Three Wise Birds Cider
The full range is vegan-friendly including the following products:
- Bach Life Hawke’s Bay Crisp Green Apple Cider
- Summer Fling Hawke’s Bay Dry Cider
- Fruit Salad Hawke’s Bay Selected Ciders
- Gone Bush Hawke’s Bay Dry Hopped Apple Cider
- Dusk Patrol Hawke’s Bay Apple Cider with Pineapple
- Hometown Hero Hawke’s Bay Apple Cider With Feijoa
- Hawkeye Hawke’s Bay Apple Cider With Nectarine
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Three Wise Birds.
Last updated April 2022.
- Bach Life Hawke’s Bay Crisp Green Apple Cider
- Summer Fling Hawke’s Bay Dry Cider
- Fruit Salad Hawke’s Bay Selected Ciders
- Gone Bush Hawke’s Bay Dry Hopped Apple Cider
- Dusk Patrol Hawke’s Bay Apple Cider with Pineapple
- Hometown Hero Hawke’s Bay Apple Cider With Feijoa
- Hawkeye Hawke’s Bay Apple Cider With Nectarine
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Three Wise Birds.
Last updated April 2022.
Wild Side Cider
The following flavours are vegan-friendly:
- Strawberry & Lime
- Feijoa & Passionfruit
- Wild Berries
- Apple & Pomegranate
- Blackberry & Plum
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Wild Side.
Last updated April 2022.
- Strawberry & Lime
- Feijoa & Passionfruit
- Wild Berries
- Apple & Pomegranate
- Blackberry & Plum
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Wild Side.
Last updated April 2022.
Wine
Yealands Wine
All Yealands wines are 100% vegan-friendly!
I won't list them all since there are so many.
All of their wines are also gluten-free.
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Yealands Wine.
Last updated May 2022.
I won't list them all since there are so many.
All of their wines are also gluten-free.
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Yealands Wine.
Last updated May 2022.
Natural Wine Co Wine
Wrights Vineyard & Winery Wine make this wine and the full range is 100% vegan (and has been since 2000).
The available flavours include:
- Organic Gisborne Chardonnay
- Organic Gisborne Pinot Gris
- Organic Gisborne Pinot Noir
- Organic Gisborne Pinot Rose
- Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Organic Gisborne Gewurtztraminer
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Wrights Vineyard and Winery.
Last updated April 2022.
The available flavours include:
- Organic Gisborne Chardonnay
- Organic Gisborne Pinot Gris
- Organic Gisborne Pinot Noir
- Organic Gisborne Pinot Rose
- Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Organic Gisborne Gewurtztraminer
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Wrights Vineyard and Winery.
Last updated April 2022.
MOMO Wine
The following MOMO wines are vegan-friendly:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Rosé
- Pinot Noir
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Seresin Estate Wines.
Last updated April 2022.
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Rosé
- Pinot Noir
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Seresin Estate Wines.
Last updated April 2022.
Seresin Estate Wine
The full range is vegan-friendly including the following products:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Zosia Rose
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Leah Pinot Noir
- Chiaroscuro
- Beautiful Chaos Pinot Noir
- Beautiful Chaos Syrah
- Rachel Pinot Noir
- Raupo Pinot Noir
- Sun & Moon Pinot Noir
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Seresin Estate Wines.
Last updated April 2022.
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Zosia Rose
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Leah Pinot Noir
- Chiaroscuro
- Beautiful Chaos Pinot Noir
- Beautiful Chaos Syrah
- Rachel Pinot Noir
- Raupo Pinot Noir
- Sun & Moon Pinot Noir
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Seresin Estate Wines.
Last updated April 2022.
Durvillea Wines
All of the white wines from the Durvillea range are vegan including the following:
- Durvillea Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Durvillea Pinot Gris 2020
- Durvillea Chardonnay 2020
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Durvillea Wines.
Last updated May 2022.
- Durvillea Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Durvillea Pinot Gris 2020
- Durvillea Chardonnay 2020
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Durvillea Wines.
Last updated May 2022.
Baby Doll Wine
The full range is vegan-friendly and includes the following products:
- Pinot Noir
- Rosé
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
- Sparkling Blush
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Baby Doll.
Last updated April 2022.
- Pinot Noir
- Rosé
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
- Sparkling Blush
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Baby Doll.
Last updated April 2022.
Stoneleigh Wines
All Stoneleigh Wines are vegan certified except for Stoneleigh Sparkling Wines.
Photo credit: Stoneleigh Wines.
Last updated October 2023.
Photo credit: Stoneleigh Wines.
Last updated October 2023.
Astrolabe Wines
All of the white wines from the Astrolabe range are vegan including the following:
- Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Astrolabe Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Astrolabe Marlborough Chardonnay
- Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Pinot Gris
- Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Albariño
- Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Gris
- Astrolabe Southern Valleys Sec Chenin Blanc 2021
- Astrolabe Farm Spätlase/Medium Riesling 2020
- Astrolabe The Farm Dry Riesling 2019
- Astrolabe Taihoa Sauvignon Blanc 2020
- Astrolabe Wrekin Chenin Blanc 2020
- Astrolabe Wrekin Chardonnay 2019
- Astrolabe The Farm Chardonnay 2019
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Astrolabe Wines.
Last updated May 2022.
- Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Astrolabe Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Astrolabe Marlborough Chardonnay
- Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Pinot Gris
- Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Albariño
- Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Gris
- Astrolabe Southern Valleys Sec Chenin Blanc 2021
- Astrolabe Farm Spätlase/Medium Riesling 2020
- Astrolabe The Farm Dry Riesling 2019
- Astrolabe Taihoa Sauvignon Blanc 2020
- Astrolabe Wrekin Chenin Blanc 2020
- Astrolabe Wrekin Chardonnay 2019
- Astrolabe The Farm Chardonnay 2019
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Astrolabe Wines.
Last updated May 2022.
Wrights Vineyard and Winery Wines
The full range is vegan including the following products:
- Wrights Vintage Methode Traditionnelle 2012
- Wrights Reserve Organic Chardonnay Gisborne 2018
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Wrights Vineyard and Winery.
Last updated May 2022.
- Wrights Vintage Methode Traditionnelle 2012
- Wrights Reserve Organic Chardonnay Gisborne 2018
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Wrights Vineyard and Winery.
Last updated May 2022.
Cambridge Road Wine
All of the wines on the Cambridge Road Wines website are vegan including:
- The Naturalist Blanc (Pet Nat/Sparkling Wine)
- Rose of Venus (Rose)
- Bianco (Sauvignon Blanc)
- Under Your Skin
- Rosso
- Animus (Pinot Noir)
- The Naturalist Peche
- The Naturalist Rose
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Cambridge Road.
Last updated October 2021.
- The Naturalist Blanc (Pet Nat/Sparkling Wine)
- Rose of Venus (Rose)
- Bianco (Sauvignon Blanc)
- Under Your Skin
- Rosso
- Animus (Pinot Noir)
- The Naturalist Peche
- The Naturalist Rose
Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.
Photo credit: Cambridge Road.
Last updated October 2021.
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