Innovation, On Tap

Stirring up the industry, one keg at a time.

Good ideas usually start behind the bar, somewhere between the fifth Aperol order, a mountain of glassware and a line of customers. 

That’s where this one was born.

We’re stoked to be a finalist in the 2degrees Queenstown Business Awards for Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Polestar, for a project that’s made life a whole lot easier for bartenders (and drinkers): Aperol Spritz on tap.

It’s New Zealand's only officially licensed Aperol Spritz on tap, brewed and poured in partnership with Campari NZ. A simple idea that’s helping venues across Aotearoa serve faster, waste less, and make hospitality a little more sustainable, one pull of the tap at a time.

Why it matters

If you’ve worked a bar shift, you know the drill.
Short-staffed, five-deep at the bar, someone orders six Spritz.

Aperol on tap changes that story.

It’s the same bright, bitter-sweet, bubbly drink you know - just served perfectly every time, with no shaking, measuring, or wastage. Faster service, fewer headaches, happier customers.

Because when the industry runs smoother, everyone wins.

The results speak for themselves

• 7 seconds to pour. 16 seconds from ice to garnish.

• $4.31 cost per serve.

• Up to $1,800 profit per keg.

• Zero waste. Zero overpour. Every serve consistent.

That’s serious efficiency and it’s helping bars lift revenue while keeping quality locked in.

Built for the industry, by the industry

We’re brewers, but we’re also bartenders, operators, and hospo lifers at heart.
We know what it’s like to push through a slammed service or train a new team in peak season.

So this isn’t just about a new product, it’s about keeping doors open, margins healthy, and standards high in an industry that’s taken more than its fair share of hits.

By using the tools we already had, tanks, taps, and a bit of Kiwi ingenuity, we’ve turned a classic cocktail into a system that helps venues work smarter, not harder.

Why your vote matters

This recognition isn’t just for Canyon. It’s for every Kiwi bar, restaurant, and crew that keeps showing up, finding new ways to make it work, and making hospitality better for everyone.

If you’ve ever enjoyed an Aperol on the mountain, at a festival, or fresh off one of our taps, you’ve already had a taste of what this innovation can do.

👉 Vote for Canyon Brewing in the People’s Choice Awards.