Established in 1868 this wonderful brewery on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island produces a wide variety of tasty beers, from "summer" to "black". The local population boycotted its main rival's beer a few years ago when the brewery was threatened with closure, saving it!

The best part of the tour is at the end when, after already tasting all the beers, the guide leaves you in the bar and says "do what you like for 10 minutes....." It's amazing how much can be drunk in such a short time!!

corner Turamaha & Herbert Streets, Greymouth, www.monteiths.com/nz (03)7684149

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Simply the best beer in the world, and in Greymouth you get to visit the home of Monteiths.

This is a laid-back west coast brewery on the South Island in sleepy Greymouth. Have a tour, taste the superb collection of beers, hope to get 10 minutes of "back-turning" from the guide, a visit to the beer keg urinals, before heading off to find the nearest bar to continue supping and meet the locals.

Top tip is to try the Radler - a lager with a tasty zing of lemon/lime. Or the summer ale, or the...

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