Hereafter; a play by Germany’s boldest poet, Werner Fritsch

Cassels and Sons is delighted to be hosting this gritty contemporary German theatre produced by the Free Theatre Christchurch -  right here at the Tannery in Woolston.

In Hereafter, author and filmmaker Werner Fritsch, described by Der Spiegel as "Germany’s boldest poet", dares to go deep down into the soulscape of a man who all his life was under the spell of the underworld.

Date: 
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 20:00
Thu, 02/23/2012 - 20:00
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 20:00
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 20:00

ThankYou Thursday Happy Hour 4-6pm

We are delighted to announce that we were recently awarded a Civic Trust award for commitment to the community and heritage.
To celebrate we are offering $6 pints of Cassels Beer every Thursday from 4 until 6 - come on down!

Fresh Cassels Beer in Bottles

Always fresh - we are bottling weekly and have a continual supply of Pilsner, Lager, Beer, Dunkel, Weisbeer, One PA. Available only from 'The Brewery', $7 for a 500ml bottle ($1 refund for the bottle). One litre bottles coming soon. Please look after this unpasteurised, unfiltered, living beer. Once purchased treat it like milk; keep it refrigerated and out of direct sunlight. Consume as soon as possible, "Because Fresh is Best!".

The Tannery - Retail & Arts Emporium


Following on from the success of Cassels and Sons The Brewery at The Tannery, the Second stage of the 2 Hectare former Tannery Site is Scheduled for Completion in Mid 2012.

Welcome to The Brewery

Cassels & Sons is a craft brewery, brew bar, deli-cafe and wood fired pizza restaurant. The Brewery hosts live music on most nights and is open from 7am until late. Please come and enjoy our hospitality.


Our photo Gallery captures a slice of The Brewery in action.
Our beer garden is open now. Medicinal, Lager, Pilsner, Beer, Dunkel and guest Cider available from the outside bar. Beasty burgers from the grill and live music on weekends. Open when the sun is shining, sunscreen available behind the bar.

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival (25th Feb)

On the ‎25th February at Hagley Park, we will have our full range of award winning craft beers on tap; Lager, Pilsner, Dunkel, Beer and One P.A. as well as our real ales on handpull; Woolston Bitter, Best Bitter, Alchemy Pale Ale and Milk Stout. Also pizza from our mobile wood fired pizza oven. Go to www.greatkiwibeerfestival.co.nz for more info. See you there!!

Cassels & Sons ~ Our Story

I can remember my dad and uncle first getting keen on whole grain brewing in the early eighties. My dad used to mash and boil on the wood fired range at home in Sumner. Cleaning out the gear was always an onerous task but on sunny weekend afternoons we got to taste the goods and compare our beer with uncle Wintons.

Cassels & Sons Special Bitter

Cassels & Sons Best Bitter 4.3%: Cask conditioned and served from a traditional handpump, this beer pours a bright amber hue with a thin white head. The aroma is sweet and fruity with lemon curd and grape combining with luscious cookie-like malt notes. In the mouth the beer is medium-bodied and drier than the nose suggests, with lemon zest and stonefruit sitting on top of the malt before the bitterness and drying effect of the hops wins out to leave an emphatic appetising finish. Tending more towards a pale ale than a bitter, this beer is a great match for most flavoursome English cheeses. Otherwise, try it with a classic Kiwi meat pie or a well loaded burger.
Geoff Griggs – October 2011

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