The Brewers Guild Beer Awards 2013
Brewers Guild Awards 2013 brought to you by Craftology
The Brewers’ Guild of New Zealand is proud to announce Craftology as the major sponsor for the 2013 Brewers’ Guild of
New Zealand Beer Awards.
"We are supremely chuffed that Super Liquor has been able to support New Zealand's premier beer awards event though our
Craftology initiative", says Super Liquor CEO, Martin Bremner. "The brewers represented at these Guild Awards are
responsible for providing New Zealand beer lovers with diversity and choice of the highest quality, as well as lots of
fodder for good arguments. This is what we at Super Liquor are all about, and we strive to provide this for our
customers. We love that fact that we can be part of this exciting and fun movement.
Brewers Guild President Ralph Bungard says he is thrilled to be associated with Craftology, an organisation that
understands the burgeoning new-age of beer in New Zealand. "Like the Brewers’ Guild, Craftology are determined to
promote the exciting things that are happening in the brewing industry. It’s a pleasure to have them on board”.
Thanks also go to Dish Magazine, our new Champion Brewery Sponsor, and also to our confirmed category sponsors:
Beervana, Beer & Brewer, CBIA, Cryer Malt, DB, Endeavour Glass, Farra, Gladfield Malt, Leading Label, NZ Hops, O-I, Orica, Pall, Plant & Food Research, and Weyermann.
Beer entries close 12th July, and actual entries must be received by 19 July.
Beer Writer of the Year Award - Deadline: 31 July
The award aims to recognise outstanding contribution in the media by any individual and may be given for one outstanding
contribution or a collection of contributions that together demonstrate an outstanding annual portfolio across a range
or combination of media. Contributions must centre on beer, brewing and/or closely related industry or issues
surrounding them.
Full details on the entry criteria and guidelines can be found here. and entries must be received by 31 July 2013. (no
writers block excuses!!)
Morton Coutts Trophy - Deadline: 20 July
Do you know someone who should be recognised for outstanding innovation or achievement in the NZ brewing industry? The
Guild is keen to receive your nominations for individuals or groups worthy of this prestigious recognition so put pen to
paper (or fingers to keyboard) to ensure that credit is given where credit is due.
Guidelines can be found here and nominations must be received by 20 July 2013.
Awards Dinner - 8 July
The Awards Dinner will be held at the Amora Hotel on Thursday 8 July, hosted once again by TV personality and passionate
home brewer, Te Radar. Tickets can be purchased here.
Choice Beer Week: What's on?
Choice Beer Week
Welcome to Choice Beer Week, 5-11 August, a week-long celebration of all that is great about beer, including the Awards
Dinner, Mashing In and Beervana.
Across the capital, the craft beer folk have created a programme of exciting events to showcase the diverse range of
beers and beer creators. This is a great opportunity to mingle with the brewrocracy, meet the brewers behind the brands
and tantalise the tastebuds with carefully crafted beer and food matched menus. Use the Guide to check out what's on,
and be sure to get in quick to book the ticketed events as they'll be quick to sell out.
Choice Beer Education - Thursday 8 July
In celebration of Choice Beer Week, we present Choice Beer Education - a special condensed version of the Certificate in
the Craft of Beer Workshop with a condensed price tag to match of just $245 - SAVE $100! NZ's only formally recognised
beer education, the workshop offers 11 unit standard credits to create a national standard of beer knowledge essential
for hospitality and retail personnel. Check out the Brewers Guild website for further info and to book, but hurry,
places are strictly limited.
Check out the Choice Beer Week website, Facebook and email us if you would like further info.
Industry Seminar Series - Wednesday 8 July
10am - 3pm, Wednesday 7 August, Amora Hotel
The first ever Brewers Guild Seminar Series offers a day packed to the brew of exciting speakers and informative
presentations, and will include refreshments, a light lunch, and time to interact with presenters and industry pairs.
The Programme covers:
Sensory Analysis (Faults) with CUB's Sensory Programme Manager, Tina Panoutsos
Development & Cultivation of NZ Hop Cultivars by Ron Beatson of NZ Institute for Plant & Food Research
Food Labelling by the Ministry of Primary Industries
A Malt focus by Malt Europe
Meet the Brewmaster: Matt Brynildson, Firestone Walker
And more...
The seminar is free for all Guild members but places are limited.
Media attendance will also be limited, so please email us to express an interest in attendance.
Beer Festival Standards
In conjunction with the Brewers Association, the Brewers Guild is running a workshop in September which will look at
best practice for hosting safe and successful beer events. There are several major beer festivals that are already doing
this well, but with new events popping up each year, the main aim of the workshop is to establish some standards on how
beer is presented and served, as well as the type of behaviour around beer that should be expected at events.
The workshop will also look at the ASA advertising and promotion guidelines, along with the implications of the Sale and
Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and how it applies to events.
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