You like a beer then? Do you have your favourite you always return to? Have you tried a beer this year that blew you away, giving your tastebuds an unexpected treat? Do you have a favourite brand or brewery or brewpub?Then let us know! Cast your votes in the Beer & Brewer Awards now. It’s been a tough year for craft brewers so now, more than ever, we should celebrate the wins and shine a light on the best and brightest in the sector. Here’s your chance to help.
This year, Beer & Brewer has partnered with Sydney Beer Week to raise a toast to Australia’s beer industry and celebrate the contribution it makes to the beverage sector, in both hospitality and retail.
We’ve introduced a number of new awards categories for 2024, aimed to champion the exceptional talent that works tirelessly to make the industry what it is. From industry stalwarts to the up-and-comers making a mark, the Beer & Brewer Awards will be an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of collaboration and excellence that defines Australia’s brewing landscape.
Returning for 2024 is the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognises an individual whose contributions have significantly advanced the craft of brewing and enriched the community. This award celebrates a career marked by innovation, leadership, and unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and the promotion of Australian brews. Recipients have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the industry, mentoring future generations, and fostering a vibrant brewing culture.
On the flip side, this year we’ve introduced The Rising Star Award, which honours an emerging talent who has demonstrated exceptional potential and innovation in the craft of brewing. This award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions in a short time, showcasing creativity, dedication, and a passion for the industry. Their fresh ideas and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of Australia’s brewing landscape, marking them as people to watch in the years to come.
We will be welcoming nominations from the industry, so if you want your favourite venues, people and products to be recognised in any of the below categories, please email Deb Jackson at djackson@intermedia.com.au to receive a voting form.
Let’s get behind our Aussie brewers and give them the toast they deserve.
The 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards will include:
Lifetime Achievement
The person you think should be recognised for their services to the industry over a very sustained period of time. Previous winners of this award can’t be voted for again.
Past Winners: 2017 Chuck Hahn, 2018 Brad Rogers, 2019 Brendan Varis, 2020 Pete Meddings, 2021 Jayne Lewis, 2022 David Cryer, 2023 Tina Panoutsos
Brewer of the Year
Vote for the Australia-based brewer you feel has had the most significant impact in the last 12 months in terms of the quality of their output, their overall guidance of a brewing team and helping to drive the industry forward through innovation and technical ability. You can vote for previous winners of this award.
Past Winners – 2017 Will Irving – Feral, 2018 Scott Hargrave – Balter, 2019 Will Tatchell – Van Dieman, 2020 Justin Corbitt – Deeds, 2021 Sam Füss – Philter, 2022 Ashur Hall – Stomping Ground, 2023 Matt Wilson – Moffat Beach Brewing
Beer Venue of the Year
Vote for the beer-focused bar or pub you consider to be the best in Australia in terms of their beer offering, their expertise in serving beer at its best, the overall finesse of their operation and that unquantifiable sense that the place just kicks ass for its beery-ness! This award doesn’t apply to venues that brew beer on-site. You can vote for previous winners of this award.
Past Winners: 2014 The Taphouse – NSW, 2015 The Local Taphouse – Vic, 2016 The Union Hotel – NSW, 2017 Bitter Phew – NSW, 2018 Dutch Trading Company – WA, 2019 The Taphouse – NSW, 2020 Bitter Phew – NSW, 2021 Royal Albert Hotel – NSW, 2022 Carwyn Cellars – Vic, 2023 The Grain Store – NSW
Brewpub of the Year
Vote for a brewery’s on-site hospitality venue that you consider to be the best in Australia for the overall experience it offers. You should be voting for the brew on-premise venue you feel delivers the full package to patrons, including the sights and smells of a brewery but with a hospitality experience that takes the venue to another level – for those au fait with beer at the source as well as those new to the experience. You can vote for past winners of this award.
Past Winners: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 Stomping Ground Collingwood – Vic, 2022 The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre – NSW, 2023 Felons Brewing Co. – QLD
People’s Choice Award (NSW-based) – Sponsored by Sydney Beer Week
This award celebrates an individual, team, brewery, or concept that has truly stood out in New South Wales’s beer and brewing industry this year. Whether it’s a dynamic sales team, an innovative marketing campaign, a groundbreaking beer, or a brewery that’s captured the hearts of many, this category is designed to honour those who have made a memorable impact.
It recognises outstanding contributions to the industry, from driving brand awareness and sales to fostering community engagement and elevating beer culture in NSW. The People’s Choice Award is all about acknowledging the exceptional efforts that deserve recognition for shaping the future of our craft beer scene.
Supplier of the Year
Vote for the supplier of brewing ingredients or equipment in Australia that you think is not only at the forefront of innovation, but also provides the best support to its customers, and shows the greatest support to the industry at large. A new category for 2024.
Rising Star
Nominate the new member of the industry that you feel has made the biggest impact in the short time they’ve been involved, is showing the most promise for the future of their career and is soaking up everything that brewing has to offer. A new category for 2024.
Best Beer Retailer
Vote for the retail store that you consider to be the best in Australia in terms of their beer offering, their expertise and customer service, and the overall in-store experience. A new category for 2024.
Sustainability Award
Nominate the Australian brewery or supplier that you think has made the most effort towards improving its environmental sustainability and promoting sustainability in the beer industry. A new category for 2024.
Best Beer Launch
Vote for the Australian brewery that you think has had the best beer launch in 2024, both in terms of the quality of the beer and how the new release was announced and promoted. A new category for 2024.
Best Tap List
Vote for the on-premise venue in Australia that you think has consistently had the best array of beers on their taps over the past 12 months, whether it be a fantastic regular lineup or the overall quality of a rotating list. A new category for 2024.
‘Beerfluencer’ of the Year
An award open to breweries, venues, individuals, publications, and podcasts that you think has had the best social media presence across any or multiple platforms. A new category for 2024.
Life of the Party
Nominate the industry member that you feel has brought the most energy, entertainment, and support to the Australian beer industry over the last year, regardless of the size of their business, length of their career, or professional role. A new category for 2024.
And once you’ve voted, get a ticket and join the party, as we announce the Awards live. See you there!
