Jos Ruffell: Garage Project Brewery Co-Owner blames government taxes for beer consumption falling by 10%

It's being argued the government has taxed beer to a point where people can't afford it as consumption levels plummet.   Stats NZ data shows the volume of all alcoholic beverages made last year fell by 8.3%, with beer dropping by 10%.   It follows the beer excise tax rising more than 20%…