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100 beers 2012 Australia & New Zealand Beer & Brewer Awards Results Brewer of the Year * Young Brewer of the Year * Beertender of the Year * Best Beer * Best Cider * Best Beer Venue * Best Beer List * Best Specialty Beer Venue * Best Microbrewery / Cellar Door * Best Restaurant / CafĂŠ * Best Brew Bar / Pub * Best Small Bar / Pub * Best Large Bar / Pub * Best Bottleshop * Best Beer Event * Best Online Retailer * Best eNewsletter * Best Web Site * Best Homebrew Shop * Best Homebrew Can Kit * Best Beer Ad * Best Beer Promotion

CONTENTS 4 6 8 10

About Presentation Dinner Judges Criteria

People’s choice AWards 12 Best Beers 13 Best Beer Venue Winners List

Beer & Brewer Awards 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24

26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Best Specialty Beer Venue Best Homebrew Shop Best Homebrew Can Kit Best Web Site Best eNewsletter Best Beer Event Best Beer Ad Best Beer Promotion Brewer of the Year Young Brewer of the Year Beertender of the Year Best Cider Best Cider (Imported) Best Beer Best Beer (Imported) Best Beer Venue

People’s Choice Awards (Nz) 46 Best Beers 47 Best Beer Venue

Editor Stefanie Collins Art Director Jenny Cowan Photography iStockphoto.com, Beer & Brewer Cover image http://retail.libbey.com/ Products/Beverageware Ad Design Matt Burns Publisher David Lipman david@beerandbrewer.com Printing Webstar Sydney

Beer & Brewer Nz Awards 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 62 63 64 65 66

Best Microbrewery / Cellar Door Best Online Retailer Best Restaurant/ Café Best Brew Bar / Pub Best Small Bar / Pub (<150 Patrons) Best Large Bar / Pub (>150 Patrons) Best Bottleshop (<300 Beers) Best Bottleshop (>300 Beers) Best Beer List Best Specialty Beer Venue Beertender of the Year Brewer of the Year Young Brewer of the Year Best Homebrew Shop Best Beer Event Best Web Site & Best eNewsletter Best Cider Best Beer Best Beer Venue

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Pre-Dinner Drinks 4 Pines arrives for pre-dinner drinks.

The team from the Local Taphouse. The presentations get underway at The Sebel Hotel.

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The Presentation Dinner Will Irving, Sophie Castelain and Peter Meddings at dinner.

Guests enjoyed a dinner. matched with local craft beers and cider. Sandy Ross of Hopco presents an award.

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JUDGES & INDUSTRY/ MEDIA THANK YOU Australia

Retailers – Off- and On-premise Judges – Michael Lonard (BID), Dominic Dighton (BHG) Ben Kraus (Bridge Road). Industry – Charles Kearney (BAW), Craig Jessup (Palais Imports), Michael Cameron (Palais Imports), Josh Stuart (McLaren Vale Beer Co.), Chris Thomas (Homebrewer), John Kruger (Beer & Brewer), Michael Brookes (Bootleg). Best Beers, Ciders, & Events Industry – Mark Mead (Warners), Geoff Huens (Beer Cartel), Anthony Young (Plonk), Jade Flavell (The Wheatsheaf), Peter Bottcher (Sail & Anchor), Corey Crooks (Albion Alehouse), Justin Joiner (The Local Taphouse), Matt Marinich (The Quarie), Joel Beresford (Cellarbrations Carlisle), 1st Choice Liquor Stores (National), Archive Beer Boutique (Qld), Belair Fine Wines (SA), Chapel St Cellars (Vic), Crown Cellars (Tas), Grape Bar & Bottleshop (Tas), International Beer Shop (WA), Purvis Cellars (Vic), Slowbeer (Vic), The Oak Barrel (NSW), Scratch Bar (Qld), The Wheatsheaf (SA). Brewer of the Year Industry – Claire Sertori (O-I), Dale Meddings (Bintani), Mishael Costello (Croxsons), David Cryer (Cryermalt), retailers and media already mentioned. Beertender of the Year Judges – Brian Fitzgerald (Cicerone, Artisan 8

Brewing WA), Ian Kingham (That Beer Bloke, ALH), Sacha Delfosse (bars&clubs), David Lipman (Beer & Brewer). Online – eDM, web site, online retailer Judges – Stefanie Collins (Beer & Brewer), James Atkinson (TheShout.com.au). Homebrew Shop and Can Kit Judge – Chris Thomas (Homebrewer). Industry – Grain & Grape (Vic), TWOC (WA), Marlin Coast (Qld), Brewers Coop (NZ), Brewers Choice (Vic). Advert and Promotion Judge - David Lipman (Beer & Brewer).

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Judges – Craig Bowen (BeerNZ), Andrew Childs (imake), Doug Donelan (NZ Hops), David Lipman (Beer & Brewer). Industry/Media – Geoff Griggs (SOBA & Writer), Craig Bowen (BeerNZ), David Cryer (Cryermalt), Andrew Childs (imake), Stephanie Coutts (SOBA), Kieran Haslett-Moore (Regional Wines & Spirits), Colin Mallon (Malthouse, Fork & Brewer), Greig McGill (SOBA), Luke Nicholas (Epic Brewing), Neil McInnes (Independent beer commentator and educator), Nick Page (SOBA), Tim Sugden (Brewers Guild of NZ). Sales Data – Brew on Quay (Auckland), Regional Wines & Spirits (Wellington), Malthouse (Wellington), Brewers Coop (Auckland).

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Criteria

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• Most votes wins • Voting received via www.beerandbrewerawards.com.au, June 4 – July 31, 2012. • Awarded to Best Beer Venue (over all categories excl. beer and cider), Best Beer (Local), Best Beer (Imported).

• Retailers, Online, Homebrew Shop, Event, Advert and Promotion 50% people’s choice, 50% industry/ media nominations • Best Beers, Ciders & Homebrew Can Kit 25% people’s choice, 25% industry/ media nominations, 25% retailer sales, 25% awards (no awards for can kit) • Brewer of the Year 25% people’s choice, 25% industry/ media nominations, 25% retailer sales, 25% awards • Beertender of the Year Shortlisting finalists - 50% people’s choice, 50% industry/media nominations, Finalists – 50% written, 50% practical tests.

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Best Beer (Australia) The Australian Brewery (NSW) AB Pale Lager

he Australian Brewery prides itself on producing fresh, pure, Australian beer. Using no preservatives or artificial additives, the brewing team has a recipe for success – at least according to Beer & Brewer readers that is. Facing off some stiff competition, AB Pale Lager triumphed as the reader’s choice winner with its use of pale and wheat malt to create the lightest of colours, while the addition of plenty of Kiwi and US hops creates a bitter yet balanced Lager.

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Best Beer (Imported) Murphy’s (IRE) Irish Stout

ocal folklore pits the Murphy’s drinkers of Cork against the Guinness drinkers of Dublin and long has been the rivalry between the brands. Murphy’s is seen as the craft-style version and is a lighter and sweeter dry stout. Its flavour is of caramel and malt and – free from carbonation – should be served with an inch of thick, foaming head on top. It is brewed to be less heavy and less bitter than other Irish Stouts making it a popular import around the country.

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1 The Australian Brewery (NSW) AB Pale Lager 2 The Monk Brewery (WA) The Chief 3 Feral (WA) Hop Hog 4 Matilda Bay (Vic) Fat Yak Pale Ale 5 Sydney Brewery (NSW) Paddo Pale 6 Little Creatures (WA) Pale Ale 7 Nail Brewing (WA) Nail Ale 8 Mash (WA) Rye the Hop Not 9 Stone & Wood (NSW) Pacific Ale

1 Murphy’s (Ire) Irish Stout 2 Schneider (Ger) Aventinus Weizen Eisbock 3 Sierra Nevada (USA) Pale Ale 4 Beck’s (Ger) 5 Cantillon (Bel) Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio 6 Chimay (Bel) Premiere (Red Cap) 7 Moylans (USA) Hopsickle 8 Rogue (USA) Brutal IPA 9 Samuel Smith’s (UK) Nut Brown Ale

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Best Beer venue

(Australia) The Australian Brewery (NSW)

stablished in 2010, the Australian Brewery has become a pillar of its local community, making it no surprise that it took out the People’s Choice Award for Best Beer Venue. The award-winning brewery pumps out fresh brews to compliment the familyfriendly atmosphere and the Australian produce-based menu. The hotel is a kid-friendly venue, meaning that beer fans can relax with family and friends while enjoying a quality brew making the venue a winning choice with fans.

RUNNER UP:

Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 The Australian Brewery (NSW) 2 Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA) 3 International Beer Shop (WA) 4 Mane Liquor (WA) 5 Cellarbrations Carlisle (WA) 6 The Monk Brewery & Kitchen (WA) 7 Archive Beer Boutique (Qld) 8 Five Bar (WA) 9 Sydney Brewhouse (NSW) 10 Warners at the Bay (NSW)

WINNERS LIST Overall Best Beer Venue The Australian Brewery (NSW) Best Beer (Australia) - The Australian Brewery (NSW) AB Pale Lager Best Beer (Imported) Murphy’s (Ire) Irish Stout Best Small Bar (<150 patrons) Five Bar (WA) Best Large Bar/Pub (>150 patrons) Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA) Best Brew Bar/Pub The Australian Brewery (NSW) Best Specialty Beer Venue Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA) Best Microbrewery/Cellar Door The Australian Brewery (NSW) Best Restaurant/Café The Australian Brewery (NSW) Best Bottleshop (<300 beers) - Equal: Beer Cartel (NSW), Sunshine Creek (Vic), Freo Doctor (WA), Liquor Barons Mt Lawley (WA) Best Bottleshop (>300 beers) Cellarbrations Carlisle (WA) Caption to go here naming people please Best Homebrew Shop - Equal: Grain in the photo. and Grape (Vic), TWOC (WA) Best Cider (Australia) - The Australian Brewery (NSW) AB Fresh Press Cider Best Cider (Imported) Thatcher’s Green Goblin (UK) Best Beertender - Equal: Kylie Howell, The Australian Hotel and Brewery; Brendan Whinnett, Mash Brewing Swan Valley; Elliot Moore, Mane Liquor Best Beer Event Cellarbrations Carlisle (WA) Grain Cru Best Online Retailer www.internationalbeershop.com.au Best eNewsletter www.internationalbeershop.com.au Best Web site www.beerandcider.com.au Best Beer List - Five Bar (WA) Brewer of the Year - Neal Cameron, The Australian Brewery (NSW) Young Brewer of the Year - Daniel Shaw, The Australian Brewery (NSW)

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Best Microbrewery / Cellar Door Mountain Goat (Vic)

uch-loved Melbourne brewery Mountain Goat is onto a good thing with its environmentally-friendly cellar door. Entertaining throngs of beer fans in its reclaimed interior every Wednesday and Friday, the venue has the whole range of Mountain Goat brews on tap as well as a range of pizzas hot from the oven. But what really captures fans imaginations are the inventive combinations in the hopinator (called Randy), such as Rapunzel Belgian Blond run through orange and star anise, not to mention the specialty brews on offer at the bar. The Goat team are well-known for their Rare Breed range and there is a certain portion of these brews that never leave the brewery, making each visit a potential goldmine for those who love something a little bit different. Wednesday night also sees the team running brewing tours for hordes of curious fans, and as the team are usually still hard at work, it’s a great opportunity for drinkers to quiz them about what’s brewing. 14

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RUNNER UP:

Bridge Road Brewers (Vic)

FINALISTS:

1 Mountain Goat (Vic) 2 Bridge Road Brewers (Vic) 3 Feral Brewing (WA) 4 Lobethal Bierhaus (SA) 5 Murray’s Craft Brewing Co (NSW) 6 Young Henrys (NSW) 7 Temple Bar & Brasserie (Vic) 8 Hop Dog BeerWorks (NSW) 9 The Australian Hotel & Brewery (NSW) 10 The Monk Brewery & Kitchen (WA)

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Best Restaurant / Café Redoak Boutique Beer Café (NSW)

hat has to be Australia’s most awarded boutique beer café has been a stalwart on the brewing scene in Australia since 2004. Partnering with the venue’s great beers is their range of fresh modern cuisine – with a few, appropriate beerthemed items like chocolate and beer truffles and their much-loved beer sorbets – that caters to their hungry inner city clientele. Each dish is also expertly paired with one or more of the European-style brews, while staff will expertly talk diners through potentaila and selected beer and food matches. For those that can’t decide the $20 tasting boards offer a choice selection of morsels – in meat, vegetarian, seafood and cheese options – each matched with a beer from the range. Additionally dedicated beertenders – including a previous Beer & Brewer Beertender of the Year Simon Beveridge – can recommend beers to suit any patron’s tastes, making Redoak a full service beer café. 16

Mishael Costello, Simon Beveridge, David Hollyoak.

RUNNER UP: Mrs Parma’s (Vic)

FINALISTS:

1 Redoak Boutique Beer Café (NSW) 2 Mrs Parma’s (Vic) 3 Josie Bones (Vic) 4 The Monk Brewery & Kitchen (WA) 5 Silo Restaurant & Lounge (NSW) 6 The Courthouse (Vic) 7 Belgian Beer Café, The Rocks (NSW) 8 Lowenbrau (NSW) 9 Melt CBD (SA) 10 Bullant Brewery (Vic)

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Best Brew Bar / Pub Little Creatures Brewing (WA)

en years after it first opened – and after recent renos – the Little Creatures venue at Fremantle is still at the top of its game. The iconic industrial venue serves the brand’s award-winning beers straight from the conditioning tanks, while diners can lazily watch the beer being brewed while chowing down on the venue’s extremely popular restaurant selection – and gents can also get a lovely view of the bottling line from the loo. With share plates and well-known woodfired pizzas promptly served in the spacious dining area it is a tough call for punters to decide what is better – the beer of the food. But there is more to this venue than meets the eye. With visitors treated to a one-off experimental keg every Thursday at 4pm, bocce games in the back garden, and the Creatures Loft – with local and imported beers on tap – for after hours entertainment, as well as brewery tours at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm everyday, the venue is so much more than just a simple brew bar and restaurant.

David Cryer with Phil Anderson of Little Creatures.

RUNNER UP:

Lobethal Bierhaus (SA) The Monk Brewery & Kitchen (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 Little Creatures (WA) 2 Lobethal Bierhaus (SA) 3 The Monk Brewery & Kitchen (WA) 4 Wig & Pen (ACT) 5 Lord Nelson (NSW) 6 4 Pines (NSW) 7 Feral Brewery (WA) 8 Temple Bar & Brasserie (Vic) 9 Redoak (NSW) 10 Matilda Bay Port Melbourne Brewery (Vic)

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Best Small Bar / Pub (<150 patrons) Albion Alehouse (NSW)

he Albion may have begun its life looking like every other pub in Newcastle, but these days it is wellknown as the Novocastrians’ beer venue of choice. As well as helping organise Newcastle Craft Beer Week, the Albion features a range of rotating taps to tempt locals and passers-through with the very best from the Australian and international craft beer scene. The fridges are also crammed with the best bottled product around and the food definitely rates a mention – these guys were the first gastropub to kick off in town – the modern cuisine complements the brews on offer and adds another element to this great regional venue. The Albion proves that not only is Newcastle a place to watch on the craft beer front but also that great venues are not solely found in the capital cities in each state.

Corey Crooks (L) and Dylan Brooks (R) of Albion Alehouse with Matt Webster (C) of Matilda Bay.

RUNNER UP: Five Bar (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 Albion Alehouse (NSW) 2 Five Bar (WA) 3 The Earl of Leicester Hotel (SA) 4 The Scratch (Qld) 5 The New Sydney Hotel (Tas) 6 The Fox Hotel (Vic) 7 Bar Fred (Vic) 8 Lord Nelson (NSW) 9 Kerbside Lounge Bar (Qld) 10 déjà vu (Vic)

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Best Large Bar / Pub (>150 patrons) The Wheatsheaf Hotel (SA)

he Wheaty is a venue that prides itself on being different. There are no pokies, televisions, fancy cocktails or alcopops. Instead there is just a great atmosphere and an impeccable selection of beer to tempt any fan of the amber nectar. Run by three beerloving ladies, the pub is certainly a highlight on the list of any beer fan in Adelaide and a must-visit destination for those interested in something other than churches when travelling to the southern state’s capital city. With a custom renovated beer system (that’s 12 taps, a handpump, the Glasshopper hop-infuser, and fridge space for a multitude of bottled product), a beer menu that includes the best of Australia’s microbreweries (as well as the occasional one-off brew from a local micro), and Meet the Brewer nights once a month, The Wheaty has the beer venue genre well and truly stitched up.

The Wheatsheaf Hotel.

RUNNER UP:

Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 The Wheatsheaf Hotel (SA) 2 Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA) 3 The Local Taphouse (Vic) 4 Beer DeLuxe, Fed Square (Vic) 5 Great Northern Hotel, Carlton (Vic) 6 Archive Beer Boutique (Qld) 7 Cookie (Vic) 8 Harts Pub (NSW) 9 The Local Taphouse (NSW) 10 Highway Hotel (SA)

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Best Bottleshop (<300 beers) Beer Cartel (NSW)

riginally the brainchild of a beer loving Aussie of Belgian ancestry, the Beer Cartel business began its life as an online beer club before rapidly expanding into the powerhouse that it is today. Taking over a liquor store in Artarmon, Sydney, as well as maintaining their online community of beer lovers, Beer Cartel is all about offering the very best – and most obscure – brews from Australia and around the world to the ever increasing number of beer lovers who want to try something a little different. As well as stocking hundreds of bottled beers the team offer a growler filling station, giving their clients easy access to beers that would normally have to be tasted on-premise or even just drunk at the brew-bars where the beer is produced. With expert staff, a thriving beer club, and a range of beer experiences on offer, Beer Cartel is much more than just a local bottlo. 20

Gerry Hollinshead of Beer & Cider Co with Geoff Huens from Beer Cartel.

RUNNER UP:

The Freo Doctor (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 Beer Cartel (NSW) 2 The Freo Doctor (WA) 3 Liquor Barons Mt Lawley (WA) 4 Carwyn Cellars (Vic) 5 Crown Cellars (Tas) 6 Dan Murphy’s Alexandria (NSW) 7 Edinburgh Hotel (SA) 8 Justin Lill Fine Wines (NSW) 9 Smith St Cellars (Vic) 10 Sunshine Creek (Vic)

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Best Bottleshop (>300 beers) Plonk Beer Store (ACT)

ver wanted to be blown away by the sheer number of beers on offer in one shop? Plonk is the bottleshop for you. Operating out of the Fyshwick Markets in Canberra, this bottleshop stocks over 1000 beers from around Australia and the world with over 60 countries represented on their shelves. As well as offering expert service and advice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; owner Anthony Young trains his staff in both beer tasting and food matching â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the shop also carries a range of glassware, books and gifts to satisfy any beer fan. Plonk also stocks the largest range of ciders in the country with styles and flavours to suit any taste. With the store thematically arranged, it is even easier to investigate what other breweries and countries are producing your favourite beer style. And with beer hampers made to order and delivered Australia-wide, choosing something new has never been easier. 22

Charles Kearney of BAW with Anthony Young from Plonk.

RUNNER UP:

Warners at the Bay (NSW)

FINALISTS:

1 Plonk Beer Store (ACT) 2 Warners at the Bay (NSW) 3 Slowbeer (Vic) 4 Mane Liquor The Beer Specialists (WA) 5 International Beer Shop (WA) 6 Goodwood Cellars (SA) 7 Belair Fine Wines (SA) 8 Acland Cellars (Vic) 9 Purvis Beer (Vic) 10 Melbourne Street Wine Cellars (SA)

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Best Beer List Beer DeLuxe (Vic)

ith so many great venues around the country, there is plenty of competition in this category. However, Beer DeLuxe Fed Square triumphed with their flair for finding the weird and the wonderful. Enclosed in a 26 page document (including a glossary of key terms) the Beer DeLuxe Beer List is certainly a sight to behold and definitely holds with the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solemn undertaking to have a constantly evolving beer list so that their customers can experiment and discover new things. And with their rotating taps and fridges packed with bottled product, the venue certainly lives up to that promise. What makes this beer list even greater though, is the occasional presence of kegs that normally would never escape the brewbars in which they are made, and even the odd brew that has been specially created for the venue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often for one of its themed events. Add to that a staff that really knows beer and Beer DeLuxe is skating pretty close to beer list nirvana. 24

Peter Meddings representing Beer DeLuxe with Brendan Robinson representing Gage Roads.

RUNNER UP:

The Wheatsheaf Hotel (SA)

FINALISTS:

1 Beer DeLuxe (Vic) 2 The Wheatsheaf Hotel (SA) 3 Archive Beer Boutique (Qld) 4 The Local Taphouse (Vic) 5 Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA) 6 Five Bar (WA) 7 Albion Alehouse (NSW) 8 Josie Bones (Vic) 9 The Earl of Leicester (SA) 10 Cookie (Vic)

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Best Specialty Beer Venue Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA)

stensibly the home of the craft beer revolution that seeded in Australia back in the 80s – the blokes from here have variously had a hand in the brewpub revolution, and the founding of Matilda Bay and Little Creatures – the Sail & Anchor is truly a beer-lovers venue. Although the brewhouse may be out of action these days, the pub features 40-plus beer taps, and a couple of handpumps, which proudly promote brews from West Australian micros, breweries all over Australia and the very best of imported beers. For the beer lover there is also quality food, a well-trained staff on hand to give advice and tasting paddles for those who simply cannot decide what to try first. And rather than leave it there, Sail & Anchor holds regular beer events such as tap showcases, homebrewing competitions, brewer events and even the launch of the Sail & Anchor craft beer range during WA Beer Week 2012. 26

Royal oak hotel (Adelaide) 123 o’Connell st North Adelaide, sA, 5006 Tel: (08) 8267 2488 www.royaloakhotel.com.au

Ian Kingham for Sail & Anchor with Sandy Ross of Hopco.

RUNNER UP:

The Local Taphouse (Vic)

FINALISTS:

1 Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA) 2 The Local Taphouse (Vic) 3 The Earl of Leicester Hotel (SA) 4 The Australian Hotel (NSW) 5 Mrs Parma’s (Vic) 6 Robot Bar (SA) 7 Archive Beer Boutique (Qld) 8 Clancy’s Fish Pub Fremantle (WA) 9 Josie Bones (Vic) 10 Oscars Ale House (Vic)

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honeysuckle hotel is a premier bar and function venue located on the beautiful Newcastle harbour. with stunning water views, state of the art facilities and historical design. 17 Tap Beers and a huge craft beer range both on tap and bottled. The honeysuckle hotel offers great food, great atmosphere and fantastic location.

lee wharf C, honeysuckle Drive Newcastle, Nsw, 2300 Tel: (02) 4929 1499 www.honeysucklehotel.com.au

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Best Homebrew Shop The Brew Shop (NSW)

he Brew Shop is Sydney’s distributor and seller of malted grain products made by Weyermann, Chateau Maltings, Castle Maltings, Simpsons, Joe White, Best Malt. They also distribute and sell only the best quality hops from Australia, Europe, United Kingdom and America, along with dried malt, malt extracts, and both White Labs and Fermentis Beer Yeasts. For kit brewers there is a huge range of ESB Brewing Supplies packs as well as an extensive range of homebrew equipment and homebrew accessories. On top of that, the shop stocks great brands such as Muntons, Mangrove Jack, Morgan’s, Blackrock, ESB, Coopers, Cascade, Beermakers, Brewferm, Tooheys, Still Spirits, Spirits Unlimited, Samuel Willards, Essencia, Mad Millie, and Copperhead. The Brew Shop website also offers discount prices and cheap, fast freight on their enormous range of homebrew ingredients – creating a vast online network of local and far-flung fans of this excellent shop. 28

Richard Robb from Black Rock and Damon Nott from The Brew Shop.

RUNNER UP:

TWOC Homebrewing Supplies (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 The Brew Shop (NSW) 2 TWOC Homebrewing Supplies (WA) 3 Grain & Grape (Vic) 4 Marlin Coast Home Brew (Qld) 5 Brewers Choice (Vic) 6 Greensbororough Homebrew (Vic) 7 All Things Brewing (NSW) 8 Craft Brewer (Qld) 9 Northern Brew (NSW) 10 The Country Brewer, Bathurst (NSW)

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Best Homebrew Can Kit Black Rock East India Pale Ale Black Rock is made using the finest traditional brewing ingredients, using traditional brewing methods in the iconic Speight’s Brewery in Dunedin, ensuring quality in their products. The East India Pale Ale is a distinctive, medium-hopped beer based on the style that was first brewed for the British serving in India. The kit utilises Lager malt, along with Green Bullet and Pacific Jade hops.

RUNNER UP:

Coopers Australian Pale Ale

FINALISTS:

1 Black Rock East India Pale Ale 2 Coopers Australian Pale Ale 3 Thomas Coopers India Pale Ale 4 Coopers Sparkling Ale 5 Cascade Spicy Ghost Draught 6 ESB Hoegaarden 7 Morgan’s Royal Oak Amber 8 Munton’s Irish Style Cream Ale 9 Mangrove Jack Munich Lager 10 Coopers Ginger Beer

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The Local Taphouse (Vic, NSW), www.thelocal.com.au

ebsites are often a much neglected part of the brewing and beer retailing industry. There is often a dearth of places for interested visitors and curious fans to find detailed information. The Local Taphouse has created not just one but two websites (one for each location) ensuring that their fans can not only keep up with what is on that month but also stay on top of what happens to be gracing the rotating taps and ever-changing fridges at each location.

RUNNER UP:

4 Pines Brewing Co. (NSW) www.4pinesbeer.com.au

FINALISTS:

1 www.thelocal.com.au 2 www.4pinesbeer.com.au 3 www.beercartel.com.au 4 www.burleighbrewing.com.au 5 www.internationalbeershop.com.au 6 www.littlecreatures.com.au 7 www.murraysbrewingco.com.au 8 www.oakbarrel.com.au 9 www.australianbrewery.com.au 10 www.wheatsheafhotel.com.au

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The Wheatsheaf Hotel www.wheatsheafhotel.com.au

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1 www.oakbarrel.com.au 2 www.wheatsheafhotel.com.au 3 www.beercartel.com.au 4 www.internationalbeershop.com.au 5 www.thelocal.com.au 6 www.archivebeerboutique.com.au 7 www.plonk.net.au 8 www.templebrewing.com.au 9 www.cellarbrationscarlisle.com.au 10 www.australianbrewery.com.au

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Best Beer Event Bitter & Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival (NSW)

itter & Twisted is one of the most unique beer festivals in the world. Taking place in the historic Maitland Gaol, the festivities make the most of their surroundings, playing off the high security buildings that once housed some of the country’s most notorious criminals – not in the least, the infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat. And the beer fans and brewers love it, with producers coming from all over Australia – even producing special brews for the day – to take part in the two day event. Getting bigger and better every year, the event has entertainment from well-known musicians, and quirky performers to entertain the crowds that relax at Her Majesty’s pleasure in the old exercise yard and around the buildings. With beer and food matching lunches, roving entertainers and interactive social media interfaces, Bitter & Twisted is certainly not one to be missed on the beer festival circuit this November.

Akira Kawaji of Suntory and Rachel MacLucas of Bitter & Twisted.

RUNNER UP:

The Australian Hotel Beer Festival (NSW)

FINALISTS:

1 Bitter & Twisted (NSW) 2 The Australian Hotel Beer Festival (NSW) 3 Tasmanian International Beer Festival (Tas) 4 Good Beer Week (Vic) 5 GABS (Vic) 6 Newcastle Craft Beer Week (NSW) 7 Warners at the Bay Beer Festival (NSW) 8 Canberra Craft Beer Festival (ACT) 9 Paddy’s Hop Harvest Festival (NSW) 10 AIBA (Vic) 10 WA Craft Beer Week (WA)

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Best Beer Ad Malt Shovel (NSW) Mad Brewers Hoppy Hefe & Ginger Chops Ale

he Malt Shovel Brewery is becoming well-known for their inventive small batch brews – created on the brewery’s pilot plant before being scaled-up – as well as their interesting campaigns. With the label doing the hard yards and double-timing as the beers’ advertisement, the artwork on both bottles is at once interesting, intriguing and incredibly simple. There is no need for high-cost TV commercials, with the labels creating instant recognition as well as interest in the brand.

Best Beer Promotion The Perfect Lager Project, Arvo Beer (NSW) of simply producing a beer, Ithenstead Arvo launched an initiative to create world’s first crowd-sourced beer.

While gathering intel from drinkers through an iPhone app, voters were asked to submit details about their beer preferences. This information was then collated and two different Lagers created by the brewing team. The successful brew (the more mellow Batch 51) was crowned Arvo and is now readily available in bottleshops.

RUNNER UP:

Wychwood Ginger Beard, DAN, WOW, BWS

FINALISTS:

1 The Perfect Lager Project, Arvo Beer (NSW) 2 Wychwood Ginger Beard, DAN, WOW, BWS 3 Beer Cartel (NSW) Squealer, The Squealer Project 4 4 Pines (NSW), Space Beer 5 GABS (May 2012), Insert in the Melbourne Age 6 Dos Blockos (Vic), Beneath NYC 7 Tooheys (NSW) Extra Dry, Nocturnal Migration

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Brewtec (NZ) Starter Kit Coopers 150th Feral (WA) Hop Hog Matilda Bay (Vic) Fat Yak Matso’s (WA) Mad if you Don’t O-I Glass is Life (Bundaberg) Pinnacle Liquor (USA beers)

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Brewer of the Year Shawn Sherlock (Murray’s Craft Brewing Co, NSW)

nown for being an incredibly humble man, Sherlock was close to speechless as he accepted his award for Brewer of the Year for 2012. Speaking to the crowd after his win, Sherlock claimed the award was for the whole brewery and great recognition of the hard work the whole team puts into creating quality beer. Like a lot of craft brewers Sherlock began his career as an obsessive homebrewer who could be found, every weekend, in his backyard brewing. “It kind of took over my life there for a while,” he says. “And eventually my partner encouraged me to stop pretending to be an academic and to give commercial brewing a crack.” That decision landed him at Murray’s where, after three years the original head brewer packed off back to NZ, leaving Sherlock to take up the reigns, and follow his passion for interesting beer. “Watson and I also talk a lot of crap in the brewery – it drives Craig mad,” he says. “And a lot of ideas come from conversations that start with ‘what if we did this…’”. 34

Shawn Sherlock with Petere Meddings of Bintani.

RUNNER UP:

Brendan Varis, Feral Brewing Co (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 Shawn Sherlock, Murray’s (NSW) 2 B rendan Varis, Feral Brewing (WA) 3 B en Kraus, Bridge Road Brewers (Vic) 4 C harlie Hodgson, Mash Brewing (WA) 5 B rad Rodgers, Stone & Wood (NSW) 6 P aul Holgate, Holgate (Vic) 7 J ohn Stallwood, Nail Brewing (WA) 8 R on Feruglio, Temple Brewing (Vic) 9 J ohn Meneses, Coopers (SA) 10 Chuck Hahn, Malt Shovel (NSW)

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Young Brewer of the Year Will Irving (Feral Brewing Co, WA)

or this talented young brewer, his journey into brewing began much like any other: with a passion for the amber nectar and a whole lot of determination. His proximity to the Feral Brewing Co, probably didn’t hurt either. Irving tried numerous times to get work experience at the brewery but it wasn’t until Head Brewer Brendan Varis bought out his partners that he was able to take the first step along the road to brewing glory, as Feral’s sales rep. But it wasn’t long before Varis spotted his talents and taught him the ropes in the brewery at one point leaving Irving in charge of the brewery while he travelled to the US. Currently studying for his brewing qualifications by correspondence, Irving’s dedication and talent mean that he is certainly a face to watch in the industry. And his sense of humour is not to be underestimated either – during Irving’s acceptance speech he joked that it was about time that he was given his own award, seeing it was all his hard physical labour that was bringing Brendan’s ideas to life.

Will Irving with Peter Meddings of Bintani.

RUNNER UP:

Brendan O’Sullivan, Josie Bones (Vic)

FINALISTS:

1 Will Irving, Feral Brewing Co (WA) 2 Brendan O’Sullivan, Josie Bones (Vic) 3 Jess Wolfgang, Hunter Beer Co (NSW) 4 Jackson Purser, Mash Brewing (WA) 5 Paul Wyman, The Monk Brewery (WA) 6 Daniel Shaw, The Australian Brewery (NSW) 7 Steve Brockman, The Monk Brewery (WA) 8 Jake Uljans, Moon Dog (Vic) 8 Josh Uljans, Moon Dog (Vic) 8 Karl van Buuren, Moon Dog (Vic)

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Beertender of the Year Ross Terlick (Cowaramup Brewing Co., WA)

hile Terlick’s nomination in the awards might have come as a surprise to him, his win was certainly not a surprise to the judging panel after Terlick wowed them with his knowledge of and love for beer. After giving up bartending for plumbing, Terlick returned to his passion a few years back, starting his current position at Cowaramup and igniting his passion for craft beer. And while he admits to not knowing everything, he is dedicated to converting people to the joy of beer. He so enjoys his beer evangelism that it no longer surprises him when people who don’t like beer leave cradling a pint of Ale. And while requests for beers tasting like VB or Corona are not uncommon, Terlick is always up for the challenge of finding a beer that each person will enjoy. After all, it isn’t so long since he was only drinking more mainstream brews himself. And it was this attitude, passion and willingness to listen that gave Terlick his winning edge. 36

Ross Terlick with Australian Cicerone Brian Fitzgerald..

RUNNERS UP:

Justin Joiner, The Local Taphouse (Vic) Matt Marinich, The Quarie (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 Ross Terlick, Cowaramup Brewery (WA) 2 Justin Joiner, The Local Taphouse (Vic) 2 Matt Marinich, The Quarie (WA) 4 Jonathon Grader, The Monk (WA) 5 Sarah Turner, 4 Pines (WA) 6 Corey Crooks, Albion Alehouse (NSW) 7 Praveen Bhat, Sail & Anchor (WA) 8 Kyle Wells, Warners at the Bay (NSW) 9 Clodagh Harris, The Fox Hotel (Vic) 10 Royce Kein, Beer DeLuxe (Vic)

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Best Cider (Australia) Matilda Bay (Vic) Dirty Granny

he first cider by one of Australia’s first craft breweries, Dirty Granny has gone from strength to strength since its release in 2011 – when it took out Best Australian Cider at the Australian Cider Awards. The classic apple cider uses 100% Australian apples with a good balance of sweetness and acidity. Utilising the brewery’s traditional sense of humour – they do make Fat Yak beer after all – the name apparently comes from the much darker, almost dirty rustic colour of the cider – compared to other ciders – as well as the juicy, fresh ‘Granny Smith’ apple taste. According to the brewery, the cider is much darker and drier than a lot of other ciders on the market, with no added sugar, and has been brewed at lower gravity to ensure integrated and robust flavours.

Sophie Castelain of Fermentis with Matt Webster of Matilda Bay.

RUNNER UP:

Real River (WA) Custard Scrumpy

FINALISTS:

1 Matilda Bay (Vic) Dirty Granny 2 Real River (WA) Custard Scrumpy 3 Napoleane & Co (Vic) Pear 4 Napoleane & Co (Vic) Apple 5 Hills Cider Co (SA) Pear 6 Mountain Goat (Vic) Two Step 7 Sydney (NSW) Cider 8 East 9th (Vic) Fog City 9 Henry of Harcourts (Vic) Cider 10 Australian Brewery (NSW) AB Fresh Press Cider

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Best Cider (Imported) Thatchers (UK) Green Goblin

nglish Cider stalwarts Thatchers use all English cider apples for the production of their award-winning cider, including Dabinett and Somerset Redstreak varieties, creating a bittersweet cider. This traditional cider brand sources their ingredients from the West Country, from orchards that use old-school fruit growing methods to create quality ingredients for their signature ciders, including Green Goblin. This year’s best imported cider is aged in 100-year-old oak vats, creating a cider with unique character and flavour. The resulting product is then blended before being bottled for sale. As a company Thatchers combines the latest modern innovations and technology alongside original recipes and techniques used in the 1900s.

Chuck Hahn with Gerry Hollinshead representing Thatchers.

RUNNER UP:

Henney’s (UK) Dry Cider

FINALISTS:

1 Thatchers (UK) Green Goblin 2 Henney’s (UK) Dry Cider 3 Magners (Ire) Original Irish Cider 4 Gwynt y Ddraig (UK) Black Dragon 5 Aspall (UK) Dry Cyder 6 Bulmers (UK) Harvest Pear Cider 7 Rekorderlig (Swe) Strawberry & Lime Cider 8 Bulmers (UK) Original 9 Domaine Dupont (Fra) Reserve 10 Henney’s (UK) Vintage Cider

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Best Beer (Australia) Feral (WA) Hop Hog

his year’s winner of Best Beer for Australia certainly didn’t surprise many beer fans by winning back-to-back Best Beer titles. Feral is a stalwart of the Australian brewing industry – picking up the coveted 2012 trophy for Best Large Brewery at the Australian International Beer Awards – and their Hop Hog brew is certainly a national favourite, constantly receiving awards and love from beer fans. Apparently Hop Hog is one of the only beers that Head Brewer Brendan Varis hasn’t really tweaked since its creation – the recipe was tasted then the beer was ready to go. At this year’s AIBA, Hop Hog won the brewery the Best International Pale Ale trophy, and stylistically the brewery calls it a 5.8% ABV American-style India Pale Ale. Weighing in at 48 IBU (International Bittering Units) Varis has added a load of American Hops both during the boil and late in the fermenting stage. This gives Hop Hog a strong pine needle and citrus aroma, with a strong dose of bitterness and a dry finish. 40

Claire Sertori of O-I with Will Irving of Feral Brewing Co.

RUNNER UP:

Stone & Wood (NSW) Pacific Ale

FINALISTS:

1 Feral (WA) Hop Hog 2 Stone & Wood (NSW) Pacific Ale 3 Little Creatures (WA) Pale Ale 4 Nail (WA) Stout 5 The Monk (WA) Chief 6 Matilda Bay (Vic) Redback Original 7 Feral (WA) Watermelon Warhead 8 Coopers (SA) Pale Ale 9 Two Birds (Vic) Golden Ale 10 Matilda Bay (Vic) Alpha Pale Ale

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Best Beer (Imported) Rogue (USA) Brutal IPA

ogue’s award-winning brew certainly follows the current trend of intense IPA-style beers sweeping the major award categories the world over. The American brewery took home two huge awards in the World Beer Awards in 2012, claiming the fiercely contested gongs of America’s Best IPA and the World’s Best IPA – a huge achievement. The well-established brewery – they first opened their doors in 1988 – names this brew as the official beer of their Rogue Nation fan club, and use a combination of local Oregon hops and English malts to create their powerhouse brew. The signature – and only – hop style used in the brew is the Crystal hop, which is a triploid variety that was bred from the German Hallertau aroma hop, using characteristics from the Cascade, Brewers Gold, and Early Green hop varieties. According to the team at Rogue this hop variety provides a massive amount of aroma without the need to dry hop. The brew has a massive citrus hit with peppery hops and a long bittersweet finish.

David Lipman with Shane Carter of Warners at the Bay, accepting on behalf of Innspire.

RUNNER UP:

Sierra Nevada (USA) Torpedo

FINALISTS:

1 Rogue (USA) Brutal IPA 2 Sierra Nevada (USA) Torpedo 3 Sierra Nevada (USA) Pale Ale 4 Troubadour (Bel) Magma 5 Moylans (USA) Hopsickle 6 Hoegaarden (Bel) 7 Samuel Smith (UK) Nut Brown Ale 8 BrewDog (UK) 5am Saint 9 Samuel Adams (USA) Boston Lager 10 GUINNESS (Ire)

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Best Beer Venue (Australia) The Wheatsheaf Hotel (SA)

he Wheatsheaf is more than just a good pub, it is a full service venue. Winning Best Large Pub means The Wheaty has its section of the market stitched up, creating a venue for punters to relax in while enjoying a good brew. And with an impressive list of local and imported craft beers, along with exclusive kegs, a handpump and the much-loved Glasshopper flavour infuser, The Wheaty was a well-deserved runner up in the Best Beer List award for 2012. But more than that, The Wheatsheafâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grasp of new media is what sets them above and beyond. Apart from making the finalists list for Best Website, they came runner up in the eNewsletter award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; using their online reach to engender loyalty and keep their fans informed of what is on. And if there was an award for Best App, these guys would win it. With cutting edge technology, Wheaty fanatics are constantly fed information about events, new beers being tapped and what is hitting the fridges. 42

The Wheatsheaf Hotel.

RUNNER UP:

Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA)

FINALISTS:

1 The Wheatsheaf Hotel (SA) 2 Sail & Anchor Hotel (WA) 3 The Local Taphouse (Vic) 4 Beer DeLuxe, Fed Square (Vic) 5 Archive Beer Boutique (Qld) 6 Albion Alehouse (NSW) 7 Plonk Beer Store (ACT) 8 Beer Cartel (NSW) 9 The Monk Brewery & Kitchen (WA) 10 Feral Brewery (WA)

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Brand / Beer State Total 1 Feral Hop Hog WA 96 2 Stone & Wood Pacific Ale NSW 85 3 Little Creatures Pale Ale WA 66 4 Nail Stout WA 56 5 The Monk Chief WA 54 6 Matilda Bay Redback Original Vic 43 7 Feral Watermelon Warhead WA 42 8 Coopers Pale Ale SA 41 9 Two Birds Golden Ale Vic 41 10 Matilda Bay Alpha Pale Ale Vic 40 11 Feral Fanta Pants WA 38 12 Feral Razorback WA 37 13 Murray’s Wild Thing Imperial Stout NSW 37 14 HopDog Horns Up NSW 37 15 4 Pines Stout NSW 37 16 Hahn Super Dry NSW 36 17 Knappstein Reserve Lager SA 35 18 Coopers Lager SA 35 19 Kooinda Valhalla Golden Ale Vic 34 20 Matilda Bay Fat Yak Pale Ale Vic 31 21 Coopers Sparkling Ale SA 30 22 Two Birds Sunset Ale Vic 29 23 Burleigh HEF Qld 29 24 Holgate Hopinator Vic 28 25 Moo Brew Belgo Pale Ale Tas 27 26 Nail Ale WA 26 27 Sail & Anchor Dry Dock Premium Lager WA 26 28 Hunter Kolsch NSW 25 29 Hawthorn Pale Ale Vic 25 30 AB Pale Lager NSW 25 31 Temple Midnight IPA Vic 24 32 Kosciusko Pale Ale NSW 24 33 Nail Clout Stout WA 23 34 Broo Premium Lager Vic 23 35 Coopers Best Extra Stout SA 22 36 Lord Nelson 3 Sheets NSW 22 37 Coopers Celebration Ale SA 22 38 Illawarra Brewing Company Koelsch NSW 22 39 Bridge Road & Nogne 0 India Saison Vic 21 40 Jamieson The Beast IPA Vic 21 41 Murray’s Angry Man Pale Ale NSW 21 42 Redoak Bitter NSW 21 43 Sydney Brewery Paddo Pale NSW 21 44 Holgate Road Trip IPA Vic 20 45 Goodieson Wheat Beer SA 20 46 Moo Brew Velvet Sledgehammer Stout Tas 19 47 Moon Dog Black Lung II Vic 19 48 Moo Brew Stout Tas 19 49 White Rabbit Dark Ale Vic 19

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Brand / Beer State Total 50 Mash Rye the Hop Not WA 19 51 Mash Pale Ale WA 19 52 Holgate Empress Vic 18 53 Bridge Road Dark Harvest Vic 18 54 Little Creatures The Big Dipper WA 18 55 Red Hill Imperial Stout Vic 18 56 Moon Dog Freaks and Geeks Vic 18 57 Little Creatures The Quiet American WA 18 58 Feral Rye IPA* WA 18 59 Kooinda Black IPA Vic 18 60 Bridge Road Celtic Red Vic 18 61 4 Pines Pale Ale NSW 18 62 Last Drop Krystal Wheat Beer WA 18 63 Rocks IPA NSW 18 64 Stone & Wood Jasper Ale NSW 18 65 Burleigh My Wife’s Bitter Qld 18 66 Kooinda Pale Ale Vic 18 67 Iron House Limited Release Leatherwood Honey Porter Tas 18 68 Steam Milk Choc Milk Stout SA 18 69 Lobethal Douple Hopped IPA SA 18 70 Bacchus Red Belly Black IPA Qld 18 71 Gage Roads Atomic Pale Ale WA 18 72 Mad Brewers Stout Noir 2011 NSW 18 73 AB Dark Lager NSW 18 74 Endeavour Reserve Pale Ale 2011 NSW 18 75 True South Clock Tower IPA Vic 18 76 Otway Black Panther IBA Vic 18 77 Bullant Piano Bridge Stout Vic 18 78 Woolshed Judas the Dark SA 18 79 Arvo 34 NSW 18 80 Bridge Road Chevalier Saison Vic 17 81 Dennis Beer Co Rocket Science SA 17 82 Temple Saison Vic 17 83 Coopers Mild Ale SA 17 84 Swan Draught WA 17 85 Tooborac Blacksmiths Porter Vic 17 86 XXXX Gold Qld 17 87 Blue Sky FNQ Lager Qld 17 88 Brewboys Ace of Spades SA 17 89 2 Brothers Growler Vic 17 90 Southern Bay Metal Head Porter Vic 17 91 Wig & Pen Velvet Cream ACT 15 92 Brewboys Seeing Double SA 15 93 Mountain Goat Rye IPA Vic 15 94 Mountain Goat Cross Breed Vic 15 95 Feral B.F.H WA 15 96 Wig & Pen Lunch with the Monks ACT 15 97 Holgate Beelzebub’s Jewels Vic 15 98 Matilda Bay Dogbolter Vic 15 99 Matso’s Ginger Beer WA 15 100 The Monk Porter WA 15

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Best Beer (New Zealand) 8 Wired Brewing Co (Blenheim) Hopwired IPA

McCashin’s (Nelson) Stoke Bomber Bohemian Ale

he people of New Zealand have spoken. First up is HopWired by 8 Wired Brewing Co. A New World IPA, it fits nicely into current drinking trends. As a point of difference, this IPA is brewed with NZ grown Pale Ale malt and 100% unique NZ hops. With plenty of citrus and pine scented hops and enough malt sweetness to hold it all together, Hopwired is a winner.

n the other hand McCashin’s Stoke Bomber Bohemian Ale, nicely straddles the divide between Ale and Lager. This beer, from one of NZ’s premier beer producing families, has plenty of malt, rounded out by a tart, crisp finish. This hybrid style ticks all the boxes when it comes to drinkability, making it a popular choice with Kiwi drinkers.

RUNNER UP:

8 Wired Saison Sauvin

FINALISTS:

1 8 Wired Hopwired IPA 1 McCashin’s Stoke Bomber Bohemian Ale 2 8 Wired Saison Sauvin 3 Croucher Patriot 4 Epic Armageddon IPA 5 Free House ESB 6 Liberty Citra 7 Sprig & Fern Tasman Lager 8 Tuatara APA 9 Wigram Mustang APA 10 Yeastie Boys Hud’a’wa Strong

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(New Zealand) The Free House (Nelson)

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ocated in a small, converted church The Free House has a constantly rotating set of taps and handpumps – it is the only pub in Nelson serving caskconditioned Real Ales – that feature a wide variety of brews from all over New Zealand. The owners also run regular events through Dead Good Beer Events and produce Dead Good Beer, their own craft beer range. The quirky venue also churns out delicious snacks including Ploughman’s Lunches, as well as supplying paper plates and cutlery for those that choose to BYO dinner.

RUNNER UP: Moutere Inn

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WINNERS LIST

1 The Free House, Nelson 2 Moutere Inn, Nelson 3 Brewers Coop, Auckland 4 Hashigo Zake, Wellington 5 The Malthouse, Wellington 6 McCashin’s Brewery, Nelson 7 Regional Wines & Spirits, Mt Victoria 8 Brew on Quay, Auckland 9 Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland 10 Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn, Christchurch

Overall Best Beer Venue The Free House, Nelson Best Beer - Equal Winners: 8 Wired Hopwired IPA, McCashin’s Stoke Bomber Bohemian Ale Best Small Bar (less than 150 patrons) Moutere Inn Best Large Bar/Pub (more than 150 patrons) - The Free House, Nelson Best Brew Bar/Pub – Equal Winners: Galbraiths, Hallertau Best Specialty (Themed) Beer Venue Equal Winners: Leuven, Tap Haus Best Microbrewery/Cellar Door McCashin’s Brewery Best Restaurant/Café – Equal Winners: Fork & Brewer, Pomeroy’s Best Bottleshop (Less than 300 beers) Glengarry’s, Auckland Best Bottleshop (More than 300 beers) Regional Wines and Spirits Best Homebrew Shop - Brewers Coop Best Online Retailer - The Beer Cellar Best Cider – Equal Winners: Rochdale Classic, Old Mout The Strong Silent Type Best Beertender Scott Bradley, The Free House, Nelson Best Beer Event MarchFest, Founders Park, Nelson Best eNewsletter – Equal Winners: www.beernz.co.nz, www.rungsontheladder.blogspot.co.nz Best Beer List – Equal Winners: Hashigo Zake, Malthouse Brewer of the Year Sam Wilson, McCashin’s Brewery Stoke Beer Young Brewer of the Year Matt Warner, ParrotDog

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Best Microbrewery/ Cellar Door Monteith’s, Greymouth

he newly renovated Monteith’s cellar door in Greymouth certainly has people talking with the new purpose-designed café and bar, and re-vamped brewery tours. The fully equipped bar has an extensive range of Monteith’s brews on tap as well as a range of exclusive, innovative brews that are exclusively produced and sold at the brewery door by the team at Greymouth. The new brewery tour and tasting includes an interactive history of the brewery – beer fans can witness the making of beer in open fermenters by coal-fired boilers, and check out the unique machinery that has been custom designed – then continues into the bar to learn about the beers’ origins and taste profiles, before tasting each style. Finally, attendees play barkeep, pulling their own beer from the selection of taps behind the bar. Punters can also relax in the purpose built café with a few brews or, for those that are peckish, there is a selection of fine local foods that have been matched to the beers on offer to provide the full gourmet experience. 48

Monteith’s brewer Tony Mercer at the brewery in Greymouth.

RUNNER UP:

McCashin’s, Nelson

FINALISTS:

1 Monteith’s, Greymouth 2 McCashin’s, Nelson 3 ParrotDog, Wellington 4 Golden Bear, Mapua 5 Tuatara, Wellington 6 Emerson’s Brewery, Dunedin 7 Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland 8 Hallertau, Auckland 9 Deep Creek, Auckland 10 The Mussel Inn, Onekaka

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Best Restaurant / Café Cook ’n’ with Gas, Christchurch

ook ‘n’ with Gas, in the picturesque city of Christchurch, is a multi-award winning bistro that has won over their fans with a range of top-quality modern New Zealand dishes in their historic villa location. An interesting mix of high and low, Bruce Griffith’s team ably back up their cutting edge culinary skills with a 200-strong beer and wine list and the collective staff knowledge to help drinkers and diners make the best selection for their tastes. A favourite destination for both locals and visitors for the past 10 years, Cook ‘n’ with Gas prides itself on having “paper on the tables and cutting-edge cuisine on the plate”.

Cook’n’with Gas.

RUNNER UP:

Logan Brown, Wellington

FINALISTS:

1 Cook ’n’ with Gas, Christchurch 2 Logan Brown, Wellington 3 The Depot, Auckland 4 Riverstone Kitchen, Oamaru 5 Ortega Fish Shack & Bar, Wellington 6 Fork & Brewer, Wellington 7 Cassels & Sons, Christchurch 8 Ambelli, Wellington 9 Martin Bosley’s Yacht Club, Wellington 10 El Matador, Wellington and Bin 44, Wellington

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Best Brew bar / Pub Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland

pened in 1995 this brew-pub is housed in the historic surrounds of an early 20th century building that held the Grafton Library. Galbraith’s is a traditional brewery, located within the pub, and use traditional brewing methods to produce a range of muchloved and well-patronised beer styles. The brewers’ dedication to quality is shown through their use of the highest quality ingredients, which they import themselves. And it goes without saying that every beer produced in the brewery is free from preservatives, chemicals and artificial flavourings – in fact the origins of every ingredient in every pint can be traced back from brewery to source, such is the dedication of the brewers. The beers are of course, backed up by the creative, fresh and locally sourced food produced in the brew-pub restaurant. With ingredients received fresh daily and meals made to order, there is as much care taken in the kitchen as there is in the brewhouse.

Galbraith’s Alehouse.

RUNNER UP:

Sprig & Fern, Milton St, Nelson

FINALISTS:

1 Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland 2 Sprig and Fern, Milton St, Nelson 3 Hallertau, Auckland 4 Pomeroy’s, Christchurch 5 The Free House, Nelson 6 Fork & Brewer, Wellington 7 Cassells & Sons, Christchurch 8 Good George, Hamilton 9 The Twisted Hop, Christchurch 10 Deep Creek, Auckland

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Best small bar (less than 150 patrons) Hashigo Zake, Wellington

dedicated beer venue, Hashigo Zake is a beer fan’s paradise. With constantly rotating taps and a bottle list nearing 200, this bar is dedicated to supplying beer to the citizens of Wellington. The venue is an underground temple to beer that is also famed for their fusion Japanese/Kiwi food, including a rotating range of pies that many fans follow almost as closely as they keep tabs on the beer list. Rather than waiting around to see what beers would make it to the land of the long white cloud, Hashigo Zake simply started importing a range of beers from breweries in Australia, Japan, the US and Europe, creating the ‘cult’ following that deservedly won them this award. With cool music and friendly service, this venue is a must-visit.

Hashigo Zake.

RUNNER UP:

Little Beer Quarter, Wellington

FINALISTS:

1 Hashigo Zake, Wellington 2 Little Beer Quarter, Wellington 3 Malthouse, Wellington 4 Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland 5 The Hop Garden, Wellington 6 Tonic, Dunedin 7 Albar, Dunedin 8 Long Beach Pub, Waikanae Beach 9 Pintxos, Auckland

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Best large bar /Pub (more than 150 patrons) Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland

his fiercely independent freehouse was opened in 1995 by the Galbraith Family. With a passion for a great brew, the pub has taps of their own beers – which are brewed on site – as well as a guest tap that regularly features the very vest New Zealand microbreweries, including Tuatara, Yeastie Boys and Croucher Brewing Co. The bar also features an everchanging line-up of imported bottled beers, with a focus on the small-batch and the hard-to-find – just ask what is new and the staff are sure to find something interesting to try. The beer list is backed up by a modern kitchen that serves the very best pub food. With a keen interest in high quality, regional ingredients, and produce that is fresh daily, Galbraith’s treats their food with the same level of respect given to their beers – that means fresh, quality, cooked to order meals. The pub also contains no pokies, neither does it feature blaring music, making it the ideal venue for a great beer and a chat.

Galbraith’s Alehouse.

RUNNER UP:

The Volstead Trading Company, Christchurch

FINALISTS:

1 Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland 2 The Volstead Trading Company, Christchurch 3 Fork & Brewer, Wellington 4 Eureka Café & Bar, Dunedin 5 Brothers Beer, Auckland 6 Hallertau, Auckland 7 Southern Cross, Wellington 8 House on Hood, Hamilton 9 The Golden Dawn, Auckland

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Best bottleshop (Less than 300 beers) Glengarry’s Grey Lynn, Auckland

family concern that began all the way back in the 40s, Glengarry was the first retailer to hold a liquor licence and specialised in importing foreign wines into the country. However, now that beer has truly taken off across New Zealand and the world, Glengarry’s has a team of dedicated beer lovers who not only ensure that their range of local and imported beers cover all the major players, but also taste across a wide spectrum of breweries to ensure that their ever increasing range is up to standard. Glengarry’s has seen the rise in the number of hand-crafted, quality beers available in the country and stocks an extensive range to keep up with the demand for quality brews. As well as a focus on beer, they also stock an incredible range of local and international wines as well as premium spirits, glassware, accessories and gifts.

Glengarry’s Grey Lynn.

RUNNER UP:

Fresh Choice Parklands, Christchurch

FINALISTS:

1 Glengarry’s Grey Lynn, Auckland 2 Fresh Choice Parklands, Christchurch 3 Hamilton Wine Company, Hamilton 4 New World Halswell, Christchurch 5 Glengarry’s Kingsland, Auckland 6 Village Winery, Auckland 7 Castle MacAdam Wine, Dunedin 8 Glengarry’s Thorndon, Wellington 9 Pembroke Wines & Spirits, Wanaka 10 Liquorland Palmeston North

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Best bottleshop (More than 300 beers) New World Thorndon, Wellington

ew World in Thornden is much more than just a local supermarket – they are indisputably the best physical bottleshop in New Zealand. It stocks the biggest range in the country – over 500 different beers at last count – with everything from the smallest Kiwi microbreweries to a wide range of hard to find international craft brewers, like $90 mini-kegs of Rogue Yellow Snow IPA (US). New World is also dedicated to customer service, with knowledgeable staff who can give a helping hand when needed. In fact, proximity to this shop is often a factor in the real estate choices of some dedicated craft beer drinkers and beer fans in general. As well as their impressive range, the bottleshop also stocks specialty glasses and homebrewing equipment, and holds regular tastings from their impressive range.

New World, Thorndon.

RUNNER UP:

Regional Wines & Spirits, Wellington

FINALISTS:

1 New World Thorndon, Wellington 2 Regional Wines & Spirits, Wellington 3 New World Victoria Park, Auckland 4 Liquorland Newmarket 5 Central City Wines & Spirits, Wellington 6 Moore Wilson’s, Wellington 7 Brothers Beer, Auckland 8 New World, Hastings

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Best beer list Hashigo Zake, Wellington

illed as the most exciting beer list in New Zealand, Hashigo Zake certainly lives up to the hype, with an ever-changing array of beers both on tap and in bottles – some of which you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the country. Owner Dominic Kelly was so determined to stock the obscure international beers that he was after that he started his own beer import business. Hashigo’s rotating beer list is available for perusal online and at the time of print was set to feature such gems as Mikkeller Big Worse Barley Wine, 8 Wired Grand Cru, Golden Bear Oatmeal Stout and Baird Teikoku IPA. And don’t forget the close to 200 bottled beer varieties stocked in their fridges. The bar’s hip underground premises also has a carefully curated range of wines, whiskies, ciders and sakes on offer.

Hashigo Zake.

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RUNNER UP:

Malthouse, Wellington

FINALISTS:

1 Hashigo Zake, Wellington 2 Malthouse, Wellington 3 Brothers Beer, Auckland 4 Little Beer Quarter, Wellington 5 Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland 6 The Hop Garden, Wellington 7 O’Carroll’s Freehouse, Auckland 8 Fork & Brewer, Wellington 9 Brew on Quay, Auckland 10 Tonic, Dunedin

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Best specialty Beer venue Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn, Christchurch

riginally the site of the Wards Brewery, Pomeroy’s in Christchurch gladly continues the rich beer tradition of their venue. As well as maintaining over 20 taps of prizewinning beers, the Old Brewery Inn retains the horse bays where grain was delivered and stored, as well as remaking the old brewery office into a library that has walls lined with books and references to early Christchurch for punters to peruse while enjoying the beer selection. Family-owned, and operated by Steve and Victoria Pomeroy, the former’s work with the beer list and the latter’s flair for food ensure that Pomeroy’s is a firm favourite with locals. With an English pub-style atmosphere, the venue is a haven for lovers of local beers with some of New Zealand’s best on tap alongside a range of beers brewed for the venue – including plenty of seasonal and limited edition brews to mix things up a bit. 58

Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn.

RUNNER UP:

The Free House, Nelson

FINALISTS:

1 Pomeroy’s, Christchurch 2 The Free House, Nelson 3 Leuven Belgian Beer Café, Wellington 4 The Moutere Inn, Nelson 5 The Ponsonby Belgian Beer Café, Auckland 6 The Occidental Belgian Beer Café, Auckland 7 Deep Creek, Auckland 8 Monteith’s, Greymouth 9 The Mussel Inn, Onekaka 10 Cassells & Sons, Christchurch

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Beertender of the year Scott Boswell, The Hop Garden, Wellington

cott Boswell began his beer career, like most 18-year-olds, drinking mainstream brews. However, Boswell was lucky enough to find himself working at the Malthouse and, as they say, the rest is history. Golden Lager was his gateway beer but, as he has experimented more, his tastes now lie more in the hoppy end of the spectrum, with Pale Ales and IPAs in general at the top of his list. Working at the Hop Garden since it began two years ago – and for 10 years at the Malthouse previously – Boswell has certainly had his fair share of “What tastes like Tui?” questions. So what definitely gave him his winning edge is his determination to not be a “beer snob”. He says it is all about asking questions and taking a softly, softly approach to find something from his 12 rotating taps that everyone can appreciate and enjoy. Boswell also tries to pitch his knowledge to his audience, getting technical with fellow beer lovers, but still keeping step with beer newbies.

Scott Boswell at The Hop Garden.

RUNNER UP:

Dave Wood, Hashigo Zake, Wellington

FINALISTS:

1 Scott Boswell, The Hop Garden, Wellington 2 Dave Wood, Hashigo Zake, Wellington 3 Shigeo ‘Shiggy’ Takagi – Hashigo Zake, Wellington 4 Dan Hargreaves - Little Beer Quarter, Wellington 5 Colin Mallon, Malthouse, Wellington 6 Brent Edwards, Good George, Hamilton 7 Vicki Dale, Tonic, Dunedin

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Brewer of the Year Luke Nicholas, Epic

ost beer fans have heard the story of Luke Nicholas and his rapid rise from beer nut to full- blown international beer expert and the creator of some of the best loved brews in the world. He is also an international beer judge, industry commentator, founding president of SOBA, and previously vice president of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand. In other words: a very busy man. But Nicholas has perfected his virtual business model, outsourcing the brewing, warehousing, logistics and sales – and effectively using social media marketing tools – to give himself the space to both grow his award-winning beer range and expand his international reach, making Epic an in-demand brand at home as well as in Australia, the US and Europe. Nicholas produces hop-fuelled beers that are heavily influenced by his time in the US beer industry, Epic’s brews are both intensely hopped and, as is concurred by a wide variety of beer judges, very well balanced. 60

Luke Nicholas.

RUNNER UP:

Mike Neilson, Tuatara

FINALISTS:

1 Luke Nicholas, Epic 2 Mike Neilson, Tuatara 3 Martin Townshend, Townshend 4 Søren Eriksen, 8 Wired 5 Stu McKinlay, Yeastie Boys 6 Richard Emerson, Emerson’s 7 Mark White, Harringtons 8 Ralph Bungard, 3 Boys 9 Peter Gillespie, Garage Project 10 David Nicholls, Moa Brewing Co

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young Brewer of the Year Matt Warner, ParrotDog

att Warner is an award-winning brewer and brewery owner who had the misfortune of almost becoming a lawyer. Thankfully, while at university, he began to investigate the world of homebrewing in the flat he shared in Aro Valley with fellow ParrotDog brewer Matt Kristofski. It was after this the Warner began to entertain the thoughts of opening his very own brewery. Fortunately this dream became a reality and instead of completing his bar examinations (the legal kind) ParrotDog Brewery took off and craft beer became Warner’s full time passion. With the first ParrotDog commercial brew – BitterBitch – on the market in 2011, 2012 was also a big year for the brand, seeing this talented young brewer pull together with his fellow Matts – Matt Kristofski and Matt Stevens – to open their own, brand new brewery in the heart of Wellington. ParrotDog may be a new brand, but Warner certainly has the brewing goods to ensure that he will be a face to watch for years to come.

Matt Warner.

RUNNER UP:

Joe Wood, Liberty Brewing Co

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Best Homebrew shop

Best Beer Event

The Brew House, Wellington

Beervana, Wellington

he Brew House is New Zealand’s favourite one-stop homebrew supply shop. They have everything from fermenters to carbouys, thermometers to hydrometers, kegs to stills, and a lot more besides. The store also stocks a wide selection of grains, hops, malt and yeasts – including Wyeast liquid yeast – along with brew kits and bottles. The in-store team are dedicated to helping all their customers – both experienced and new to homebrewing – brew and enjoy their very own craft beer.

eervana, has gone from strength to strength with the 2012 event seeing 271 beers from 96 New Zealand and Australian breweries on offer. In addition to the amazing beer selection there were brewers pounding the festival floors to meet and greet with their fans as well as holding seminars and presenting education sessions. Throw in some carefully selected array of eateries to round out the gourmet selection and you have beer lover’s paradise.

RUNNER UP:

FINALISTS:

Brewers Coop, Auckland

1 The Brew House, Wellington 2 Brewers Coop, Auckland 3 Your Shout, Christchurch 4 The Brew Shop, Hamilton (online only - www.brewshop.co.nz) 5 Hauraki Brewing, Auckland 6 Brew Craft Mt Edan, Auckland 7 Bin Inn, Richmond, Nelson 8 Bin Inn, Whakatane 9 Simply Brewing, Palmerston North 10 Homebrew West, Auckland

Marchfest, Nelson

1 Beervana, Wellington 2 Marchfest, Nelson 3 Great Kiwi Beer Fest, Christchurch 4 Hashigo Zake Pacific Beer Expo, Wellington 5 SOBA Matariki Festival, Wellington 6 SOBA City of Ales, Auckland 7 NZ Beer Fest, Auckland 8 Malthouse West Coast IPA Challenge, Wellington 9 Oktoberfest, Okere Falls General Store, near Rotorua

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Best web site Moa Brewing Co (Marlborough) www.moabeer.com

The Beer Cellar www.beercellar.co.nz

oa has not only created a world renowned beer brand, but also embraced the world of online and social media. Their website is a testament to their brand: witty, well-designed and easy to navigate. It not only supplies fans and potential drinkers with detailed information on the brews but also the brewery and where to get their fix anywhere in the world that Moa happens to be on sale. Their site is not only good looking but also extremely functional.

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he Beer Cellar e-newsletter is more than just a catalogue of beers that are available to buy. It provides subscribers with plenty of information regarding brews and links through to their impressive website. As well as giving beer fans plenty of up-to-date information on the expansive beer range, the eNewsletter provides plenty of prompts to action with linked content to generate website traffic. Plenty of specials are also outlined to sweeten the deal and generate client loyalty.

RUNNER UP:

Brew on Quay (Auckland) www.brewonquay.co.nz/

FINALISTS:

Best eNewsletter

Hashigo Zake www.rungsontheladder.blogspot.co.nz/

1 www.moabeer.com 2 www.brewonquay.co.nz 3 www.themalthouse.co.nz 4 www.hopscotch.co.nz 5 www.beercellar.co.nz 6 www.yeastieboys.co.nz 7 www.8wired.co.nz 8 www.epicbeer.com 9 www.townshendbrewery.co.nz 10 www.moutereinn.co.nz

FINALISTS:

1 The Beer Cellar www.beercellar.co.nz 2 Hashigo Zake www.rungsontheladder.blogspot.co.nz 3 Beer NZ www.beernz.co.nz 4 Glengarry Wines www.glengarrywines.co.nz 5 Regional Wines & Spirits www.regionalwines.co.nz

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Best cider (NEW zealand) McCashin’s Rochdale Traditional Cider

ochdale Cider Factory has been making traditional ciders since the 1940s and since it was taken over by the McCashin family in 1980, the ciders have gone on to win awards too. A sparkling, medium dry cider, Rochdale Traditional is made in New Zealand with tree-ripened local grown apples, pure water and no preservatives. Not overly sweet, this cider is designed to be thirst-quenching and crisp. Interestingly, Rochdale Cider is made with Palaeo water, reportedly the purest water in the world, which is sourced from one of the oldest and purest aquifers on earth – apparently untouched for an impressive 260 centuries.

RUNNER UP:

Old Mout Boysencider

FINALISTS:

1 McCashin’s Rochdale Traditional Cider 2 Old Mout Boysencider 3 Old Mout Scrumpy Cider 4 Moa Weka Pear 5 Monteith’s Crushed Apple 6 Old Mout The Strong Silent Type 7 Saxton Cider 8 The Pride Issac’s Apple Cider 9 Crooked Cider 10 Monteith’s Apple Pear Cider

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Best beer (new Zealand) Epic Armageddon IPA

he Epic brand is well-known for its incredibly hoppy brews and this award-winning brew is certainly no exception. Made to fit in with the intensely hopped US-style of IPAs, this beer was reportedly inspired by a hop-fuelled trip to California in 2008. There, brewer Luke Nicholas was even more inspired by the style of the IPAs coming out of breweries based on the West Coast of the US. Throw in the challenge of an IPA showdown with fellow Kiwi hop heads at the Hallertau Brewery and suddenly Nicholas had the impetus to get seriously hoppy. And the name? The brew was created during the first US hop shortage when Nicholas has no idea if he would be able to replace all the hops that he threw at this beer. With its sharp bitterness and hoppy character, this beer feeds directly into the current trend for extreme hop use, and industry-wide love of the IPA style.

RUNNER UP:

Yeastie Boys Pot Kettle Black

FINALISTS:

1 Epic Armageddon IPA 2 Yeastie Boys Pot Kettle Black 3 Epic Hop Zombie 4 Croucher Pilsner 5 Croucher Patriot 6 Tuatara APA 7 8 Wired Hopwired 8 Liberty Citra 9 Tuatara Pilsner 10 Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pilsner

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Best beer venue Hashigo Zake, Wellington

est Beer Venue for New Zealand in 2012 was a bit of a no-brainer. Having nailed Best Small Bar and Best Beer List, never mind coming runner up for their eNewsletter places Hashigo Zake at the top when it comes to beer venues. With a rotating tap list, this so-named ‘Cult Beer Bar’ has inspired a cult following by not only stocking a range of near impossible to find beers but also by launching its very own import company to make sure that the best international brews are available, without relying on other distributors to provide them. The venue also runs the Pacific Beer Expo – a chance for Kiwis to sample the best beer from the Pacific Rim on a single day, in a single venue. Additionally, Hashigo’s online presence is strong with a website that lists not only the currently available brews but what is coming up in the near future. The eNewsletter keeps fans informed of new brews, events and more, while their Rungs on the Ladder blog is a resource-filled archive of past newsletters. 66

Hashigo Zake.

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RUNNER UP:

Little Beer Quarter, Wellington

FINALISTS:

1 Hashigo Zake, Wellington 2 Little Beer Quarter, Wellington 3 Malthouse, Wellington 4 Galbraith’s Alehouse, Auckland 5 The Hop Garden, Wellington 6 O’Carrols Freehouse, Auckland 7 Fork & Brewer, Wellington 8 Cook n with Gas, Christchurch 9 New World Thorndon, Wellington 10 Tonic, Dunedin

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