New beer body
A new industry advisory group has been appointed in the run up to next year's Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) in an effort to enhance it relevance.
The AIBA - a showcase of beer and brewing excellence in
the Asia Pacific Region - has secured industry names from a broad range of interests, including small and large breweries, education, hospitality and distribution.
Those appointed are Bill Taylor of Lion Nathan, Brad Rogers of Stone and Wood and the National Craft Brewers Association, Chris Badenoch of Josie Bones, Leif Ryan of Phoenix Beers, Peter Aldred from the University of Ballarat and AIBA Chief Judge, Peter Manders.
“Now in its twentieth year, the Australian International Beer Awards is
one of the most highly regarded awards in the industry, attracting
incredibly high quality and inventive beers from Australian and
international breweries," says Ann Houlihan, manager of Epicure Events at the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.
“With the Australian International Beer Awards growing in reach and prominence each year, the introduction of the new Advisory Group will ensure the Awards maintain relevance to the Australian and International brewing industry,” she says.
Last year's awards attracted a record 1,195 entries from 34 countries across the globe, including Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mongolia, Denmark and Kazakhstan.
Presented annually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria in conjunction with the University of Ballarat, the 2012 AIBA judging will be conducted at Melbourne Showgrounds in April.
The event will culminate in the awards presentation dinner held during Good Beer Week at The Melbourne Exhibitions and Convention Centre in May.
Entry into the 2012 AIBA opens on Monday 9 January and closes on Friday 10 February. |