Hawke's Bay is one of Aotearoa's premier wine spots, drawing in tourists from across the country and around the world. Giant Brewing's Chris Ormond believes people are buying less of stronger beers, leading to a craft beer revival. Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin But the region has recently been making a name for itself because of its craft beer offerings, with several taprooms opening just in time for summer. RNZ explored three local breweries to see what the fuss is about - two of them have just opened bars and and the other is due to open one later this year.