About the NZBA
Held annually, the Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards are held in esteem worldwide due to the reputation of all involved in judging, organising and staging the event, with a world class selection of judges from New Zealand, Australia, America and beyond. This diversity of background and quality of judge ensures that the Awards have a huge reputation across the globe as one of the most prestigious accolades a brewer can win.
NZ Beer Awards - 2022 RESULTS
If you want to try these beers in the beautiful places they are made you can find them all on the NZ Ale Trail.
Champion Trophies, Beer Trophies and Industry Awards
Celebrating success and quality in beer. For 2022 we see the addition of the No & Reduced Alcohol Trophy.
Champion Trophies
Champion New Zealand Exhibitor
Champion New Zealand Beer
Champion Large New Zealand Brewery
Champion Medium New Zealand Brewery
Champion Small New Zealand Brewery
Champion Micro New Zealand Brewery
Champion Manufacturer
Trophy Classes
International Lager
NZ Styles
Amber / Dark Lager
British Ale
European Ale
Amber / Dark Ale
International Pale Ale
IPA
Juicy/Hazy
Stout & Porter
Wheat & Other Grain
Fruit & Flavoured
Specialty & Experimental
No & Reduced Alcohol
Barrel & Wood-Aged
Industry Awards
The New Zealand Beer Awards celebrates and recognises quality not only in beer but in the broader organisations and individuals that make the New Zealand brewing industry so vibrant.
Packaging Award
Packaging is a critical component in determining the commercial success of a brewing business. Design, aesthetics and utility all play a significant role in getting great beer in the hands of the consumer. The Packaging Award recognises the achievements of New Zealand brewing businesses in this important aspect of our industry.
Beer Tourism Award
The Tourism Award aims to raise the standard of beer tourism experiences in New Zealand and recognises an outstanding contribution by brewing businesses and operators to enhancing the beer experience for domestic and international tourists.
Brewing Sustainability Award
The award for Brewing Sustainability honours businesses from throughout the grain to glass supply chain in New Zealand that are implementing projects, policies and initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment.
Beer Media Award
The Beer Media of the Year award aims to raise the standard of media for beer in New Zealand and recognises an outstanding contribution in the media by any individual over the previous calendar year.
Morton Coutts Award
The Morton Coutts Trophy is a prestigious award designed to recognise outstanding innovation and/or achievement in the brewing industry of New Zealand.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have sponsorship opportunities available for those business and corporate partners who want to be a part of the NZBA '22 for Beer Trophies and Industry Awards as well as the regional hubs (all of the Champion Trophies have been sponsored).
If you're interested in partnering with the NZBA for 2022, please have a read over the Sponsorship Prospectus and get in touch - admin@brewersguild.org.nz
