2019 Trophy and Medal Winners Guide ATIO RN NA TE L N B RNATION I E RNATION E AL E AL T N E T IN B N B E I R E A E E N I N R R A A A I L I A A L L W W W A A A A R A R A R T R T R T R S S D D U U S S S D A A U S A B SI 9 R 19 LVER 201 ONZE 20 G OLD 2019 Conducted by #AIBABeer Award- winning beer starts here. your premium brewing partner. 1800 119622 [email protected] cryermalt.com.au The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) thanks the following partners and supporters for their involvement. PRESENTING PARTNERS EVENT PARTNERS SPONSOR TROPHY SPONSORS Message from the CEO The Royal Agricultural Society of The awards would not be possible Victoria (RASV) is proud to present without the guidance of the AIBA the results of the 2019 Australian Advisory Group. I thank Tina, Brendan, International Beer Awards (AIBA). Craig and Warren for your expert advice. We also recognise the support of the We were thrilled that the 2019 AIBA valued sponsors and the 48 stewards that continued the trend of consistent growth work behind the scenes to allow the with a record 2,594 entries from 402 competition to take place. We sincerely brewers. The international status of appreciate their time and generosity AIBA has been further strengthened in the delivery of the AIBA. with product arriving from 26 countries. India Pale Ale remains our most Finally, we congratulate all of those supported category with 398 entries, winners from this year’s AIBA. We look which is a testament to the continued forward to showcasing your stories and worldwide popularity of this style. providing a platform for you to celebrate and promote your achievements. It is an astonishing achievement that the AIBA is the largest annual beer competition in the world, assessing both draught and packaged beer. The awards continue to recognise excellence in Australian and international beer production whilst providing brewers with an essential benchmarking opportunity and the chance to receive feedback and recognition that can take your business to the next level. Paul Guerra To all exhibitors, we thank you for your Chief Executive Officer support of the AIBA and for a huge The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria showcase of quality product that complements the strengths of the Australian and international beer industry. The entries were assessed by the largest line up of judges we have ever assembled. To undertake this critical task, we welcomed 83 judges from ten countries, to Melbourne Showgrounds. The passion, enthusiasm and comradery on display by the AIBA judges would be the envy of every food and beverage industry. We thank the judges for providing your expert knowledge in assessing the entries to a high standard. 2 | 2019 Australian International Beer Awards 2019 Australian International Beer Awards The best brewers in the world are part Each judge brings with them a set of skills of the Australian International Beer vital to ensuring the highest judging Awards (AIBA), recognised as a world standards are maintained throughout leader in beer judging and the blind tasting. assessment. With beers from 26 The only thing growing faster than the countries entered into the awards, 2019 scale of the competition is the prestige was a huge year for the AIBA and a for those exhibitors selected as medal reminder of the worldwide appeal that winners and champions in their category. this Australian based award program The talented brewers that created a generates. product that impressed the judges have The AIBA is the largest annual beer event the honour to display the AIBA medal on in the world that includes both draught their product. An AIBA medal is a true and packaged beer. Whilst the scale seal of excellence that is unlike any other continues its steady growth, 2019 was the in Australia, elevating beers and brands 27th and the largest AIBA ever with to the top of the industry. almost 2600 beers from 402 exhibitors It is now your turn to take yourself on judged by a team of Australian and a journey through this booklet and international beer experts. review the best brews of 2019. Immerse We welcomed a dedicated group of yourself amongst the many malts and 83 judges, joining us from ten countries hops that have seen these beers rise including New Zealand, Spain, Hong to the top and be selected as some of Kong, Singapore, USA, England, Canada the best in the world. Vietnam, South Korea and Australia. 2019 Australian International Beer Awards | 3 2019 AIBA Champion Trophy Winners Champion Australian Beer Presented by Cryer Malt — Keller Door — Schwarzbier 4 Pines was born over a decade ago from a casual conversation between a father 4 Pines Brewing Company, and son, post surf, who simply wanted an New South Wales, Australia exceptional beer and options were limited. 4pinesbeer.com.au A dark lager that balances roasted yet smooth malt flavours with moderate hop bitterness. The lack of a harsh or heavy aftertaste helps make this beer extremely drinkable. 4 | 2019 Australian International Beer Awards Champion International Beer Presented by RASV — Feral One Barrelworks was started with three prototypes and 48 oak barrels filled with Firestone Walker Brewing Co., dreams. It is these unique barrels that are United States blended together to create Feral One. Spicy oak aromatics and red grape firestonebeer.com pomace notes in the nose. Bright citrusy zest and underlying toasted marshmallow lurk in the background. A mouth-watering acidity and soft tannins are punctuated by a firm carbonation. 2019 Australian International Beer Awards | 5 2019 AIBA Champion Trophy Winners Champion Large Australian Brewery Presented by Barrett Burston Malting Balter Brewing Queensland, Australia balter.com.au Balter was born from six Aussies and a Yank walking into a bar and never coming out. They see it as more than just a name, BALTER is the sense of enjoyment you get from doing something you love, just for the thrill of it. Their #1 philosophy is that your taste buds come first. A neat can and cool place to hang are great, but if their brews don’t tickle your tongue and put a grin on your head then they haven’t done their job. Champion Large International Brewery Presented by Barth-Haas Group DB Breweries Ltd New Zealand db.co.nz Founded by W Joseph Coutts and his three sons in 1929 in Auckland, New Zealand as Dominion Breweries. DB has grown in to one of the largest brewers in the country with a wide range of beers from multiple breweries. 6 | 2019 Australian International Beer Awards 2019 AIBA Champion Trophy Winners Champion Medium Australian Brewery Presented by Cryer Malt Green Beacon Brewing Co. Queensland, Australia greenbeacon.com.au The Green Beacon team are a well-travelled bunch, attempting to bring a new culture to beer through flavour and depth, and beer crafted specifically to be paired with different foods that together indulge the senses. Champion Medium International Brewery Presented by RASV Deep Creek Brewing Company New Zealand dcbrewing.co.nz Located in Silverdale, Auckland, their team of craft brewers consistently strive to produce interesting, flavour-fuelled brews of the highest quality. Brewing styles and new and interesting flavours, constantly pushing to achieve the best brews possible. They still periodically brew at the brew pub in Browns Bay, making unique brewpub beers, including bringing back some of the original beers for old time’s sake. 2019 Australian International Beer Awards | 7 2019 AIBA Champion Trophy Winners Champion Small Australian Brewery Presented by RASV Blackman’s Brewing Victoria, Australia blackmansbrewery.com.au At Blackman’s Brewery their philosophy is that: they love good beer, it’s really that simple. They make their beers with the best quality ingredients they can get their hands on and they give their beers the right amount of time in tank, they don’t rush them through to meet deadlines. Their core range is made up of beers that cover a variety of flavours and styles, they want to make good beer for everyone. Champion Small International Brewery Presented by RASV McLeods Brewery New Zealand mcleodsbrewery.co.nz McLeod’s started in 2014 when they decided to stop serving ‘big’ beer and brew their own. It was a bold move bringing independent beer to Northland. McLeod’s has built a reputation for one simple thing: making good beer. It may not be as grand as some out there, but McLeod’s is the little village brewery that can. 8 | 2019 Australian International Beer Awards 2019 AIBA Champion Trophy Winners The Gary Sheppard Memorial Trophy for Best New Exhibitor Breakside Brewery Oregon, United States breakside.com Breakside Brewery opened in 2010 in Northeast Portland as a restaurant and pub brewery. The brewery is known for its innovative, experimental and diverse beers. In 2013, Breakside expanded operations to Milwaukie, Oregon with a brewery filled with 30, 60 and 120 barrel tanks, barrel rooms for wild and non-wild/sour fermentations, a high-speed bottling line and a 24-tap tasting room. The sign of ATIO a quality beer. RN NA TE L N B I E N E As judged by an expert A R I international panel, an A L W Australian International Beer A A R Awards (AIBA) medal T R accreditation enables beer S D U S fans to conf dently recognise A a beer of excellence. Discover how to set your beer GOLD apart at rasv.com.au/beer Conducted by #AIBABeer 2019 Australian International Beer Awards | 9 2019 AIBA Major Trophy Winners Best Australian-Style Lager Presented by O-I Glass Steinlager Pure Lion NZ New Zealand steinlager.com Steinlager Pure uses a selection of New Zealand’s finest hops, including a variety called Pacific Jade specially commissioned by Steinlager.