Celebrating it’s 20th Year, in 2026 the New Zealand Beer Awards (NZBA) will recognise excellence in the production of beer, and in the broader brewing industry. The NZBA are the most prestigious awards in New Zealand’s brewing industry.
The NZBA are open to any brewery or beer brewing business in New Zealand. You do not have to be a Brewers Guild Member to enter the NZBA.
2026 Beer Awards and entry guide to be released early 2026.
You can view the Catalogue of Results from previous years of the New Zealand Beer Awards by clicking on the following annual links:
2023,
2022,
2021,
2019,
2018,
2017,
2016,
2015,
2014,
2013,
2012,
2011,
2010,
2009,
2008,
2007
You’ll find many of these breweries and beers in beautiful places all across New Zealand. To find out more about the breweries and where you can visit them check out the NZ Ale Trail.
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