We brew Mainland to bring a true taste of Kiwiana into our lives. 'Mainland' is the affectionate name South Islanders use for the South Island, a place that embodies the rugged beauty and down-to-earth charm of New Zealand. At the northern tip of this slice of paradise lies Upper Moutere, home to New Zealand’s hop growing heartland. Known for its sun-drenched days, golden sands and turquoise ocean, it’s a region many call ‘the promised land’.