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35 trophies have been awarded to breweries across the globe at the 2021 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV).

On an evening that celebrated the best beer in the world, Dollar Bill Brewing were awarded the prestigious title of Champion Australian Beer for their Gold Teeth 2021 Packaged.

This year saw the introduction of a new trophy category for Champion Victorian Brewery, presented by the State Government of Victoria, that was awarded to Footscray’s Hop Nation Brewing Co.

There was significant growth in the IPA category again this year, and trophies were awarded for the first time for two styles: Best Traditional IPA, which was awarded to ACT’s BentSpoke Brewing Co. for their Sprocket Draught, and the Best Modern IPA, which was awarded to WA’s Cheeky Monkey Brewery’s Lefties, Draught.

Other prestigious categories include Champion International Beer which went to Auckland’s Deep Creek Brewing Company for their Sauvage, that had earlier in the night taken out the trophy for Best Wood- And Barrel-Aged Beer.

The AIBA is the largest annual beer competition in the world assessing both draught and packaged beer and this year, and this year saw over 75 judges taste 2,500 entries from 402 exhibitors, from 21 countries. Award winners were handed their trophies last night in front of a sell-out crowd at the Awards Presentation Dinner, held at Melbourne Showgrounds Victoria Pavilion.

RASV CEO Brad Jenkins said: “As the world’s largest annual beer competition judging both draught and packaged beer, the Australian International Beer Awards conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria is the pinnacle benchmarking opportunity for brewers from Australia and abroad.

After the challenges of 2020, it was fabulous to conduct the Awards again this year and receive 2,500 entries from more than 400 exhibitors and then see the beer industry come together to celebrate brewing excellence.”

Victorian breweries snapped up 12 of the trophies this year, with Hop Nation taking out several awards.

Valhalla Brewing, Two Birds Brewing Co., Dollar Bill Brewing and Fixation Brewing Co. were also among the Victorian winners.

New South Wales winners include 4 Pines Brewing Company, Six String Brewing Company, Sunday Road Brewing, Foghorn Brewery, Stone & Wood Brewing Co., and Pinnacle Drinks.

Western Australia winners include Cheeky Monkey Brewery and King Road Brewing Co.

South Australian brewery Mismatch Brewing Co. walked away with a trophy, as well as Australian Capital Territory brewery Bentspoke Brewing Co.

International winners include, Deep Creek Brewing Company, Auckland, New Zealand, Nbeer Craft Brewing Co., Sichuan, China, Goose Island Brewhouse Seoul, South Korea, Hoppin’ Frog Brewing Company, Ohio, United States, China Resources Snow Breweries Co., China, Zhang Men Brewing Company, Taiwan, Dangge Brewing, China, Specific Gravity Beverage Company Pte Ltd, Singapore, and Pelican Brewing Company, Oregon, United States.

All results including medal winners will available from Friday 21 May at www.rasv.com.au

Champion Australian Beer presented by Cryer MaltGold Teeth 2021, Packaged. Dollar Bill Brewing, Victoria

Champion International BeerSauvage, Packaged. Deep Creek Brewing Company, Auckland, New Zealand

Champion Large Australian Brewery presented by Barret Burston4 Pines Brewing Company, New South Wales

Champion Large International Brewery presented by Barth-Haas GroupWeihenstephan Brewery*

(*Deep Creek Brewing Company, Auckland, New Zealand was originally awarded the trophy, but later handed the trophy back when it realised it had inadvertently entered the wrong size category)

Champion Medium Australian Brewery presented by Cryer MaltHop Nation Pty Ltd, Victoria

Champion Medium International Brewery Presented by KegstarNbeer Craft Brewing Co., Sichuan, China

Champion Small Australian Brewery Presented by Yakima Chief HopsCheeky Monkey Brewery, Western Australia

Champion Small International BreweryGoose Island Brewhouse Seoul, South Korea

Champion Victorian BreweryHop Nation Pty Ltd

Australian Gypsy Brewer AwardValhalla Brewing, Victoria

Gary Sheppard Memorial Trophy For The Best New ExhibitorHoppin’ Frog Brewing Company, Ohio, United States

Best Australian-Style LagerLager, Draught. Two Birds Brewing Co., Victoria

Best European-Style Lager (Excluding Pilsner) Presented by WeyermannLager, Packaged. Mismatch Brewing Co., South Australia

Best International LagerCoastie Lager, Draught, Six String Brewing Company, New South Wales

Best Pilsner Presented by Brews NewsRattenhund, Draught. Hop Nation Pty Ltd, Victoria

Best Amber / Dark Lager Presented By Joe White MaltingsKeller Door-Schwarzbier, Draught. 4 Pines Brewing Company, New South Wales

Best Australian Style Pale Ale Presented By Konvoy KegsBurleigh Twisted Palm, Draught. Burleigh Brewing Company, Queensland

Best New World-Style Pale Ale Presented By Hop Products AustraliaCryotherapy Hazy IPA, Packaged, Sunday Road Brewing, New South Wales

Best International-Style Pale Ale Presented By The Post ProjectKing Road IPA, Draught. King Road Brewing Co, Western Australia

Best British or European-Style Ale (Excluding IPA & Pale Ale)Foghorn Hunter Kolsch, Draught. Foghorn Brewery Pty Ltd, New South Wales

Best Traditional IPASprocket, Draught Bentspoke Brewing Co, Australian Capital Territory

Best Modern IPALefties, Draught. Cheeky Monkey Brewery, Western Australia

Best Amber / Dark AleThe Buzz, Draught. Hop Nation Pty Ltd, Victoria

Best Porter (including Baltic Style Porter Presented By WeyermannValhalla Brewing Obsidian, Packaged. Valhalla Brewing, Victoria

Best Reduced/Low Alcohol BeerJames Boag’s Premium Light, Packaged. J Boag & Son Brewing, Tasmania

Best Non-Alcohol BeerTinnies Ultra Low Alcohol, Packaged. Coles Supermarkets Australia Ltd, Victoria

Best Wheat BeerLowen White Beer, Packaged. China Resources Snow Breweries Co., China

Best Belgian / French Style AleLe Petit Biere, Draught. Stone & Wood Brewing Co., New South Wales

Best Fruit Beer Presented by CHR HansenGold Teeth 2021, Packaged. Dollar Bill Brewing, Victoria

Best Wood- And Barrel-Aged BeerSauvage, Packaged. Deep Creek Brewing Company, Auckland, New Zealand

Best Specialty BeerHeavy Smoker, Draught. Zhang Men Brewing Company, Taiwan

Best Specialty Flavoured BeerDangge Vanilla Coffee Imperial Stout, Packaged. Dangge Brewing, China

Best Design – Label/Surface GraphicStubbie Refreshing Beer 330ml. Pinnacle Drinks, New South Wales

Best Design – Outer PackagingClassic IPA, Craft Lager, And Wheat Beer 4 Packs. Specific Gravity Beverage Company Pte Ltd, Singapore

Best Media Presented By The Crafty PintJames Atkinson, New South Wales

Consistency of Excellence MedalProducts that have been awarded a gold medal for three consecutive years receive a Consistency of Excellence Medal.1. Captain of the Coast, Packaged. Pelican Brewing Company, Oregon, United States2. Obsession Session IPA, Draught. Fixation Brewing Co, Victoria, Australia