Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. beers and ciders are well known around New Zealand, and Sprig + Fern Taverns are popular in their communities with eight in Nelson Tasman and 14 nationwide.
This month we get to know Pete Fry and Sue Bloomfield who own Sprig + Fern Mapua and Sprig + Fern Motueka.
What do you do for fun? That’s if you ever have spare time between running your businesses?
Pete: Coastal walks around our local area, gardening, playing pickleball. Watching sport on TV to relax.
Sue: I enjoy being a nana, and some yoga, line dancing and power hooping.
What made you decide to own two Sprig + Fern Taverns?
Pete: Sue and I wanted to work together. We liked the Sprig + Fern brand and concept.
Sue: We liked that Sprig + Fern Taverns don’t have pokies, pool tables or screens. They are family-friendly and have that ‘extension of your home’ atmosphere.
Favourite craft beer on tap at your taverns currently?
Pete: OG Pilsner, I find it so pure and refreshing.
Sue: I enjoy the flavour of the Crème of the Hop Nectaron Pale Ale, but Ginger Beer is my lifelong favourite.
If you could only drink one style of beer for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pete: A lager, like Tasman Reserve.
What makes Sprig + Fern Mapua special?
Pete: The building is awesome, nestled into the hill and the elevation, it’s the jewel of the Mapua township. Our chefs produce excellent food to accompany the extensive craft beer range.
Sue: The sense of community. We have met some fabulous people - locals and visitors. We also appreciate our staff.
Favourite local sports team?
Pete: Tasman Mako, a team of over achievers, mostly home-grown men playing an attractive style of rugby.
Sue: The ‘Racquet’ boys and ladies are always a laugh!
Favourite National sports team?
Pete: All Blacks, just ahead of the Black Caps.
Sue: I enjoy watching All Black games with Peter.
What keeps you motivated to own businesses in Nelson Tasman?
Pete: Living and working in a beautiful area with the best climate in NZ. The continual growth of the business, our staff, and the Sprig + Fern brand.
Sue: Owning Sprig + Fern Mapua has enriched our lives in so many ways.
Offering 18 core beers and ciders on tap, as well as limited release products which are often experimental in style or the hops used.
From hazys through to porter, hard seltzer and ciders, there is something on tap for everyone.
Open 7 days Mon to Fri - 2pm to late Sat & Sun - 12pm to late
