How popular isTuatara?
In September 2026, people searched for Tuatara by name about 910 times in New Zealand, a 22.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.4% of all New Zealand craft beer brand searches, placing Tuatara seventh out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about craft beer brands, Tuatara did not appear in any of the answers.
Tuatara is the seventh most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Emerson'sShare of searches 37.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Garage ProjectShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PanheadShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ParrotdogShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TuataraShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top craft beer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tuatara did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Garage Project1st
Parrotdog2nd
Emerson's3rd
Panhead4th
Sawmill5th
Behemoth Brewing6th
Liberty Brewing7th- McLeod’s Brewery8th
Tuatara–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Garage Project5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Emerson's4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Parrotdog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Panhead3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Behemoth Brewing3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sawmill3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- McLeod’s Brewery2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Liberty Brewing1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tuatara0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about craft beer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which craft beer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best craft beer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best craft beer brand in New Zealand for local beer?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best craft beer nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“new zealand craft beer”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which craft beer brands compete with Tuatara?
Share of searches by month for Emerson's, Garage Project, Panhead, Parrotdog, Behemoth Brewing, Sawmill, Tuatara, McLeod’s Brewery. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Emerson's | Garage Project | Panhead | Parrotdog | Behemoth Brewing | Sawmill | Tuatara | McLeod’s Brewery | Liberty Brewing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.1% | 20.6% | 11.7% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.98% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.4% | 18.9% | 10.6% | 21.9% | 5.1% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 25% | 20.3% | 12.8% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 9.3% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.97% |
| Jan 2026 | 30% | 15.4% | 11% | 14.9% | 11% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 0.85% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.4% | 18.7% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 5% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 0.84% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 18.4% | 12% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.1% | 17.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 37.1% | 16.4% | 10.5% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.95% |
| Jun 2026 | 44% | 16.3% | 9.3% | 12.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.6% | 17.6% | 11.5% | 14.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.97% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.7% | 18.8% | 12.7% | 15.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2% | 0.89% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.8% | 18.5% | 12.3% | 11.9% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.8% | 10.2K | +13.3% | +3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.5% | 5K | +2.3% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12.3% | 3.3K | +0.3% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.9% | 3.2K | -17.9% | -3.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.9% | 1.9K | +10.7% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.9% | 1.6K | +2.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.4% | 910 | +4.6% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.3% | 620 | +17% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1% | 280 | +21.7% | +0.2 points |
37.8%
Held 1st. 10.2K estimated branded searches, +13.3% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
18.5%
Held 2nd. 5K estimated branded searches, +2.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.
Panhead12.3%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3.3K estimated branded searches, +0.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
11.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3.2K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
6.9%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +10.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Sawmill5.9%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Tuatara3.4%
Held 7th. 910 estimated branded searches, +4.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.3%
Held 8th. 620 estimated branded searches, +17% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1%
Held 9th. 280 estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Tuatara and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Tuatara changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tuatara in New Zealand fell from 1.2K to 910.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tuatara’s share of searches among craft beer brands in New Zealand decreased from 4.1% to 3.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tuatara’s share of searches among craft beer brands in New Zealand peaked at 4.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand craft beer brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Emerson's gained share of searches among craft beer brands in New Zealand, from 34.7% to 37.8%.

In September 2026, Parrotdog lost share of searches among craft beer brands in New Zealand, from 15.1% to 11.9%.

Tuatara’s share of searches among craft beer brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.6% to 3.4% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Panhead rose from 4th to 3rd among craft beer brands in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Behemoth Brewing in New Zealand rose 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 1.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sawmill in New Zealand fell 28.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.2K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are Tuatara’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tuatara’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.
- tuatara beer
- tuatara brewery
- tuatara brewing
Who owns Tuatara?
Tuatara is owned by
DB Breweries. Brandwave also tracks
DB Export,
Export Gold,
Monteith's,
Old Mout,
Rekorderlig and
Tui, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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