2024 Trophy Winners
Champion Australian Beer
Presented by Cryer Malt
Hinterland Big Pale, Draught, Stone & Wood Brewing, New South Wales
Big Pale showcases the essence of two iconic Aussie hops – Eclipse and Vic Secret, citrusy, juicy, subtly tropical, with hints of pineapple and mandarin.
Champion International Beer
Presented by BoortMalt Asia Pacific
Chance, Luck & Magic 2021, Packaged, Garage Project, Wellington, New Zealand
Wow! Another Brewery taking out its fourth award for the night. Founded by brothers Ian and Pete Gillespie and Jos Ruffel in a dilapidated Wellington car garage, Garage Project have been at the forefront of the New Zealand craft brewery scene since 2011.
Champion Large Australian Brewery
Presented by Barrett Burston Malting
Brick Lane Brewing, Victoria, Australia
Taking out their fourth trophy this evening - yes, fourth!
Brick Lane Brewing is an independently owned, with core values that centre around innovation, sustainability and community.
Champion Large International Brewery
Presented by KONVOY
Garage Project
Taking out their third victory for the night, Garage Project continue to take risks, have a bit of fun, and try something new with each brew.
Champion Medium Australian Brewery
Presented by Cryer Malt
Kaiju! Beer, Victoria
Established in 2013, this is the second award win tonight for Melbourne’s popular Kaiju! Beer
Champion Medium International Brewery
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Behemoth Brewing Company, Auckland
This is Behemoth Brewing's second year in a row winning this award. Founded in 2013 and based in Auckland New Zealand, Behemoth has made over 350 unique beers and is all about creating community through the enjoyment of craft beer.
Champion Small Australian Brewery
Presented by Hop Products Australia (HPA)
King Road Brewing, Western Australia
This is King Road Brewing’s second win of the night – and first-time winning this award. Starting in their shed on the family farm, King Road now have a dedicated venue with a stand-alone brewery where they handcraft their creations.
Champion Small International Brewery
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Three Sisters Brewery, Taranaki, New Zealand
Taking out this award for the second year in a row, Three Sisters Brewery is a husband-and-wife team who first started brewing boutique craft beer in their garage in coastal Taranaki, New Zealand.
Australian Gypsy Brewer Award
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Dollar Bill Brewing, Victoria
This is Dollar Bill’s third year in a row winning this award. This Ballarat-based brewery loves to challenge the norm, aging their beer in specially selected ex-wine oak barrels, taking inspiration from the finest winemakers, brewers and artists in the world.
Consistency of Excellence
This award acknowledges exhibits of the same label that have achieved a gold medal for three consecutive years. To be eligible, exhibits need to have been submitted in the same format, under the same label and in the same style or Class each year.
- Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine 2023, Packaged, Hawkers Beer, Victoria
- Coopers Sparkling Ale, Packaged, Coopers Brewery, South Australia
- Double IPA, Packaged, Philter Brewing, New South Wales
- King Road Pale Ale, Draught, King Road Brewing, Western Australia
- Shadow Of The Moon Eclipse Strong Pale Ale, Packaged, Moffat Beach Brewing, Queensland
- The Reveller, Draught, Revel Brewing, Queensland
- Triple Berry Nectar, Draught, Jing-A Brewing, Beijing, China
Champion Victorian Brewery
Presented by Agriculture Victoria
Brick Lane Brewing
It’s a treble for Brick Lane Brewing, after taking home Best Australian-Style Lager & Best Wood / Barrel-Aged Beer earlier tonight.
Gary Sheppard Memorial Trophy
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Outer Range Brewing, Colorado, United States
Outer Range brewing is founded upon the belief that their beers should transport you to the rugged peaks of Colorado which inspire every day.
Best Media
Presented by The Crafty Pint
Will Ziebell, Victoria
Will’s piece: Burnout And Beer: Paying The Passion Tax was written to explore how craft beer industry employees are impacted about burnout and what could be done to help workers into the future.
Will is a Senior Journalist at The Craft Pint and a Freelance writer. This is his second time winning this Award since 2018.
Best Design- Label / Surface Graphic
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Monsuta Okinawa, Supreme Premium Beer Endeavour - Pinnacle Drinks, New South Wales
Short Bio
Best Modern India Pale Ale
Presented by NZ Hops
Red IPA, Draught, Reckless Brewing, New South Wales
Based in Bathurst, Reckless Brewing is the brainchild of long-time friends and dedicated to making the best beer possible with the freshest ingredients possible. This is their second trophy in two years.
Best Traditional India Pale Ale
Presented by Indie Hops
King Road IPA, Draught, King Road Brewing, Western Australia
Based in Olbury WA, King Road Brewing prides itself on its family values. This is the second time King Road has taken out the Best Traditional India Pale Ale having one it in 2021
Best British or European-Style Ale (excluding India Pale Ale & Pale Ale)
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Pickle Beer, Packaged, Garage Project, Wellington, New Zealand
A clean, refreshing sour beer inspired by the burger’s classic companion - the dill pickle. This quirky refreshing beer would be the perfect playmate for the classic cheese burger, fish burger or any other pickle loving burger offering.
This is Garage Project’s second trophy for the night.
Best International-Style Pale Ale
Presented by Yakima Chief Hops
American Pale Ale, Draught, Seven Mile Brewing, New South Wales
Seven Mile Brewing is family owned and operated in Ballina with a sincere and passionate focus on local produce, and community.
Best Modern Pale Ale
Presented by Hop Products Australia (HPA)
In The Pines, Packaged, Margaret River Beer, Western Australia
Born from 3 beer-loving couples and inspired by their West Australian region, Margaret River Beer aims to share the essence of ‘Margs’ with beer enthusiasts all over.
Best Australian Style Pale Ale
Presented by KONVOY
Hinterland Big Pale, Draught, Stone & Wood Brewing, New South Wales
Established in Byron Bay in 2008, Stone & Wood is dedicated to brewing ‘approachable’ beer and using quality ingredients.
Best Specialty Flavoured Beer
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Tropical Nectar, Draught, Jing-A Brewing, Beijing, China
Founded in 2012 in Beijing, this microbrewery is known for its use of rare ingredients and unexpected flavours. This is Jing-A's first trophy win at the Awards
Best Specialty Beer
Presented by Thirsty Merchants
Shared Dreams, Packaged, Deeds Brewing, Victoria
This award is a bittersweet moment Patrick and David Milstein and the team at Deeds Brewing. What a wonderful celebration of Deeds impact to the industry over the past 11 years.
Best Wood / Barrel-Aged Beer
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Asylum, Packaged, Brick Lane Brewing, Victoria
This is Brick Lane’s second win of the night. Melbourne-based, and independently owned, Brick Lane Brewing’s core values centre around innovation, sustainability and community.
Best Fruit Beer
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Rock Candy, Draught, Rocky Ridge Brewing, Western Australia
Australia’s first Certified Sustainable Brewery, Western Australia’s Rocky Ridge Brewing with all their beers brewed off-grid in their carbon-neutral has evolved from humble farm beginnings to a thriving community-focused brewery
Best Belgian / French-Style Ale
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Chance, Luck & Magic 2021, Packaged, Garage Project, Wellington, New Zealand
The ultimate expression of Wild Workshop’s inner-city terroir. Complex and beautifully balanced, with tart fruit notes and a superbly dry finish - this beer is the result of three years’ hard work, and a little Chance, Luck and Magic.
Best Wheat Beer
Presented by Melbourne Royal
HAIDILAO Original Wheat Beer, Packaged, Haidilao, Beijing, China
Using a traditional German wheat-brewing process, Haidilao combines dense and delicate foam with a mixed aroma of fruit, malt and hops.
Congratulations Haidilao!
Best Non-Alcohol Beer
Presented by Novonesis
Free Damm, Packaged, Damm S.A, Catalonia, Spain
Founded in Barcelona in 1876, this Spanish brewery is the city’s most prolific brewery. This is Damm S.A’s first win since 1998!
Best Reduced / Low Alcohol Beer
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Summer Rapture, Draught, Valley Hops Brewing, Queensland
Valley Hops Brewing is dedicated to crafting and pouring refreshing brews that reflect their famous Fortitude Valley home.
Best Porter (including Baltic-Style Porter) or Stout
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Coopers Best Extra Stout, Packaged, Coopers Brewery, South Australia
Founded in 1862, Coopers Brewery has dedicated over 150 years to the art of brewing and is Australia's oldest family owned and run brewery.
Best Amber / Dark Ale
Presented by Bevchain
Dark Ale, Draught, Moo Brew, Tasmania
Tassie’s largest craft brewery, Moo Brew’s motto is: ‘a little arty, little weird, but mostly just keen on making good beers’. This is Moo Brew’s first trophy win since 2018.
Best Amber / Dark Lager
Presented by Joe White Maltings
Komodo Black, Draught, Perentie Brewing, Queensland
Launching only 6 months ago in Logan, South of Brisbane, this brewery was born from a passion for sessionable beers with a uniquely Australian flavour.
Best Pilsner
Presented by Brews News
KAIJU! Koldsplif, Draught, Kaiju! Beer, Victoria
Kaiju! meaning “strange creature” in Japanese is the brainchild of brothers Nat and Callum Reeves who have been championing hop driven styles since 2013 in their brewery in Huntingdale, Victoria. This is their first trophy win since 2014.
Best International Lager
Presented by Scan Global Logistics
Prodigal · Citra DDHL, Packaged, Huli Brewing, China
Established in 2017, Huli Brewing is a Jinan, Shandong Providence – local craft brewery focusing on hop-forward beers. This is Huli Brewing’s first time entering the Australian International Beer Awards.
Best European-Style Lager
Presented by Weyermann Specialty Malts
The Prince of Dort-ness, Packaged, Quarter Celtic Brewpub, New Mexico, United States
Founded in 2016, Quarter Celtic Brewpub is renowned for its Irish-inspired brews. This is Quarter Celtic Brewpubs first trophy win in the 7 years they have entered the Awards.
Best Australian- Style Lager
Presented by Melbourne Royal
Natural Draught, Draught, Brick Lane Brewing, Victoria
Based in the heart of Melbourne, Brick Lane Brewing proudly leads the craft brewing forefront with their diverse range of exceptional brews.
