Gemma Smith

Gemma Smith

brewer New Zealand

Gemma Smith is the co-founder of Brave Brewing Co, a brewery based in Hastings, New Zealand, which has gained recognition for its quality craft beers since its inception in 2013. Under her leadership, the brewery has achieved significant success, including winning multiple awards at the 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards, where they were named Champion New Zealand Small Brewery. Smith expressed her pride in her team's dedication and the strong support from the local Hawke’s Bay community.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,784
Power
121$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 4,822,233 2,784 $210,000 121$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,784 $210,000 121$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Gemma Smith expressed her gratitude for the awards and pride in her team's hard work at the 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards. 9

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Record win for Brave Brewing Co with five awards at 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards