How popular isGarage Project?
In September 2026, people searched for Garage Project by name about 4,990 times in New Zealand, a 15.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 26.8% of all New Zealand non-alcoholic beer brand searches, placing Garage Project third out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about non-alcoholic beer brands, Garage Project appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the nine.
Garage Project is the third most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
SteinlagerShare of searches 36.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
HeinekenShare of searches 30.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Garage ProjectShare of searches 26.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- State of PlayShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Corona CeroShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top non-alcoholic beer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garage Project appeared in all five answers. Garage Project is the most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Garage Project1st- State of Play2nd
- Bach Brewing3rd
Heineken4th
Parrotdog5th
Steinlager6th
Corona Cero7th
Guinness8th
Asahi9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Heineken5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Garage Project5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- State of Play3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bach Brewing3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Steinlager2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Corona Cero2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Guinness2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Asahi2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Parrotdog2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about non-alcoholic beer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which non-alcoholic beer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best non-alcoholic beer brand in New Zealand for a better drink option?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“alcohol free beer nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“non alcoholic beer nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which non-alcoholic beer brands compete with Garage Project?
Share of searches by month for Steinlager, Heineken, Garage Project, State of Play. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Steinlager | Heineken | Garage Project | State of Play | Corona Cero | Guinness | Asahi | Bach Brewing | Parrotdog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33% | 29.3% | 31.7% | 2.1% | 0.92% | 1.4% | 0.65% | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.7% | 27.5% | 30.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.86% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.3% | 27.1% | 29.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 0.85% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 26.7% | 28.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.76% | 0.82% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.8% | 28% | 29.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.79% | 0.67% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.6% | 26.2% | 27% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.89% | 0.94% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.6% | 30.8% | 28.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 33.9% | 30.4% | 26.6% | 1.7% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 0.87% | 0.93% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.5% | 31.5% | 27.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 1.2% | 0.75% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.1% | 29.7% | 25.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.5% | 27.2% | 28.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1% | 0.75% | 0.63% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.5% | 30.1% | 26.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.5% | 6.8K | +1.5% | -2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 30.1% | 5.6K | +18.6% | +2.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 26.8% | 5K | +2.3% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 2.6% | 480 | +50% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 1.4% | 260 | -18.8% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.1% | 200 | +11.1% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.75% | 140 | +7.7% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.75% | 140 | +27.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.05% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
36.5%
Held 1st. 6.8K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
2.
Heineken30.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 5.6K estimated branded searches, +18.6% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
26.8%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, +2.3% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
2.6%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
1.4%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
6.
Guinness1.1%
Held 6th. 200 estimated branded searches, +11.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Asahi0.75%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, +7.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.75%
Held 8th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.05%
Held 9th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Garage Project and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Garage Project
23 comparisons
- Garage Project vs Heineken
- Garage Project vs Speight's
- Garage Project vs Steinlager
- Emerson's vs Garage Project
- Corona vs Garage Project
- Garage Project vs Panhead
- Garage Project vs Parrotdog
- Garage Project vs Tui
- Export Gold vs Garage Project
- Behemoth Brewing vs Garage Project
- Garage Project vs Sawmill
- Garage Project vs Monteith's
- Garage Project vs Lion Red
- Garage Project vs Tuatara
- Garage Project vs McLeod’s Brewery
- DB Export vs Garage Project
- Garage Project vs Mac's
- Garage Project vs State of Play
- Garage Project vs Liberty Brewing
- Corona Cero vs Garage Project
- Garage Project vs Guinness
- Asahi vs Garage Project
- Bach Brewing vs Garage Project
How has branded search demand for Garage Project changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Garage Project in New Zealand fell from 5.9K to 5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garage Project’s share of searches among non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand decreased from 31.7% to 26.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garage Project’s share of searches among non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand peaked at 31.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 25.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garage Project fell from 2nd to 3rd among non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand non-alcoholic beer brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Heineken overtook Garage Project to rank 2nd among non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand, with 30.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, State of Play overtook Corona Cero to rank 4th among non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand, with 2.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Steinlager lost share of searches among non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand, from 38.5% to 36.5%.

In September 2026, Garage Project lost share of searches among non-alcoholic beer brands in New Zealand, from 28.1% to 26.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Corona Cero in New Zealand rose 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Asahi in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 140 in September 2026.
How are Garage Project’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garage Project’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- garage project
- garage project beer
- garage project brewery
- garageproject
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Where does Garage Project compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer brands | 4th of 13 | 10.5% | Show ranking |
| craft beer brands | 2nd of 9 | 18.5% | Show ranking |
| Non-alcoholic beer brands | 3rd of 9 | 26.8% | Shown above |

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