Introduction

The BrewNZ New Zealand Beer Awards is a competition to recognise and award the best beers commercially available in New Zealand at the time the Awards are held each year.

Benefits to brewers

Entering the 2007 BrewNZ Beer Awards will provide your company with:

·       peer and industry recognition of brewing expertise and knowledge

·       a professionally co-ordinated event considered to be of an international standard

·       increased brand awareness and profile

·       a great marketing tool for medal winners  

Trophy Classes

Each year the event is held, further refinements and adjustments are made in its structure to ensure the Awards meet the highest international standards possible.  The changes for 2007 are clarified in the style guidelines explanation.

For 2007 we have made some changes to trophy classes to more accurately reflect beer styles and the colour based classes of the past. The beer styles used by BrewNZ are based on those used at the 2006 World Beer Cup (WBC) with minor amendments and adaptations. 

The organisers of BrewNZ believe that the adoption of the WBC categories has brought the New Zealand Beer Awards into line with the worlds most prestigious and comprehensive beer competition. 

Furthermore we believe that by adopting the WBC categories, the competition has gained further credibility and international status.  It will also produce results that are truly accessible and meaningful to international and domestic beer drinkers.

Responsibility

It remains the responsibility of entrants to ensure their beers are judged in the correct style category to ensure the best result for their beers.  Entrants are urged to read the style guidelines very closely.

Important Dates

·       Early Bird Entries close  15 July 2007 

      .      Payment due                 15 July 2007

·       Final Entries close         15 August 2007

·       Beer delivered by          31 August 2007

·       Judging                          9-11 September 2007  

·       BrewNZ Awards Party     12 September 2007

 BrewNZ Beer Awards 2007 – Trophy  Classes

  • Class A – Classic Hybrid New Zealand Styles
  • Class B – Amber and Dark Lagers
  • Class C – International Golden Lager Styles
  • Class D – French and Belgian – Style Ales
  • Class E – New World/American – Style Ales
  • Class F – UK and other European – Style Ales
  • Class G – Stouts and Porters
  • Class H – Strong Ales and Lagers    
  • Class J – Wheat (and other grain) Beers 
  • Class K– Fruit / Spice / Herb / Flavoured
  • Class L – Experimental and non/low alcohol beer
  • Class M – Packaging Award

For a detailed description of each class covered in the Style Guidelines they are on the website www.brewnz.co.nz   

If you would like us to send you details of style guidelines for particular categories directly, by email, fax or mail, please email stu@brewnz.co.nz

Entry cost

For Brewers Guild Members
The early bird cost per entry is $100.00 (including GST), payable by 15 July 2007.

Entries after this date will be $120.00 per entry and need to be received by 15 August 2007.

For Non Members
The cost per entry is $150.00 (including GST) payable by 15 August 2007

Delivery details
Beer needs to be delivered to:

5 Star FMCG,
36 Dragon St,
Grenada North,
Wellington, 

by 31August 2007.

Technical enquiries
If you have a technical enquiry concerning the BrewNZ Beer Awards, you should contact Geoff Griggs on 021 867 253 or technical@brewnz.co.nz