# Black Sands Brewing (NZ) — Auckland

> Black Sands Brewing (NZ) in Auckland, New Zealand scores 4.33 out of 5 — Exceptional, #4 in New Zealand. 88 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Black Sands Brewing (NZ) is a brewery in Auckland, New Zealand. We grade it Exceptional, with a score of 4.33 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #4 in New Zealand. Of the 88 beers we track, 47% are IPA and 24% Pale Ale.

## Rating

- Score: 4.33 out of 5
- Grade: Exceptional 😍 — A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
- Ranked: #4 in New Zealand · #433 worldwide
- Popularity: Lightly rated
- Beers tracked: 88

## About

Nestling in the foothills of the Waitakere ranges of West Auckland, Black Sands Brewing is a family owned and operated brewery that hand brew real craft beer using only the finest local ingredients. Embodying the spirit of the rugged and beautiful west coast in our beers, we strive to support our West Auckland community through art, music, beer and surf.  

## What they brew

- IPA — 47% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 24% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 17% of the beers we track
- Sour / Other — 6% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 5% of the beers we track
- Other — 1% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 9i Westech Place, Auckland, New Zealand
- Coordinates: -36.9065581, 174.6602846
- Website: http://www.blacksandsbrewing.co.nz/

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## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Auckland, New Zealand](https://finding.beer/breweries/new-zealand/auckland.md)
- [Best breweries in New Zealand](https://finding.beer/breweries/new-zealand.md)

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