HOTTEST 100 AUSSIE CRAFT BEERS

Election campaigning this year was incredible with all breweries embracing the spirit of the Hottest 100 as a true celebration of craft beer and producing some of the most highly entertaining and brilliantly creative content. Political promises were ripped off, new rock songs created, and great fun had by all as they courted their fan bases. Not surprisingly, beer lovers spread their votes across their personal taste palate which resulted in a record equaling 58 breweries being represented on the Hottest 100 list.

There were impressive performances too from many small independent breweries that keep our beer economy alive and employ so many young Australians. In the battle between the states, the blues knocked the maroons off the top perch as NSW set the bar with 28 spots to QLD’s 26. VIC took 18, WA 11, ACT 9 and SA 8.

The day was celebrated with over 80 official countdown parties with people celebrating and sharing a common love for craft beer.”

A huge thank you to all our sponsors of the GABS Hottest 100, First Choice Liquor Market, Dan Murphy’s, Vintage Cellars, BWS, Liquorland, Big Commerce and Klaviyo.