Perth Royal Beer Show 2011 Results

Congrats to all the trophy winners at the Perth Royal Beer Show awards dinner last night (17th June 2011), here's a list of the triumphant few . . . .

Commercial Awards

The Hopco Trophy for best Commercial Brewery: Swan Brewery Co Pty Ltd

The Premiers Trophy for the Best Western Australian Beer of the Show: Feral Brewing Co for "Hop Hog"

The Beer and Beef Club of Perth Trophy for Best Commercial Beer of the Show: Holgate Brewhouse for "Hopinator"

The Sail and Anchor Trophy for Best WA Brewery: Swan Brewery Co Pty Ltd

The Cryer Malt Trophy for Best Lager Draught: Swan Brewery Co Pty Ltd for "Swan Draught"

The Edith Cowan University Trophy for Best Lager Packaged: Swan Brewery Co Pty Ltd

Beef and Beer Club of Perth Trophy for Best Ale Draught: Feral Brewing Co for "Fanta Pants"

Beer and Brewer Magazine Trophy for Best Ale Packaged: Holgate Brewhouse for "Hopinator"

Hopco Trophy for Best Stout Draught: Nail Brewing for "Nail Stout"

Edith Cowan University Trophy for Best Stout Packaged: Nail Brewing for "Nail Stout"

The Cryer Malt Trophy for Best Wheat Beer Draught: Mash Brewing for "Weizenbock"

The Pall Australia Trophy for Best Wheat Beer Packaged: Old Coast Road Brewery for "Acres of Wheat"

Amateur Awards

James Squire Trophy for Best Amateur Brewer: Brendan O'Sullivan

The Brewmart Trophy for Best Amateur Beer of the Show: Brendan O'Sullivan for "The Sofa King Hoppy"

The T.W.O.C Trophy for Best Lager: Damien Bussmaker for "Damo's Dark"

Beer and Beer Club of Perth Trophy for Best Stout: Andrew Churchman for "Oatmeal Stout"

Brewmart Trophy for Best Ale: Brendan O'Sullivan for "The Sofa King Hoppy"

The Deliverance Trophy for Best Wheat Beer: Brendan O'Sullivan for "Oh, a Weisse guy, eh?"

WA lead the way at 2011 Australian International Beer Awards

Congratulations to all of the West Aussie winners at this week's Australian International Beer Awards in Victoria. Champion Ale to the Swan Valley's Feral Beer with "Hophog", Champion Reduced Alcohol beer to Fremantle's The Monk with "The Monk Mild", Champion Wheat Beer went to Margaret River's Bootleg Brewing with "Sou' West Wheat", and their neighbours, Cowamarup Brewing took out Champion Lager with "Cowaramup Pilsner". To round things off Gage Roads Pils took out the Champion Packaging award.

So from the 17 trophies up for grabs, WA Brewers were far away the most successful exhibiting state, the breakdown is USA- 5; NZ- 1; Belgium- 1; NSW- 1; VIC- 2 (both for the same beer); WA- 5; There was no trophy awarded for 2 of the awards.
For any that have doubted WA continuing to be the leading craft brewers in the country, hopefully the resounding success of exhibitors in this year's comp may help you reassess your opinion!

A full list of results can be found in pdf format from the following link: http://www.beerawards.com/pdfs/AIBA%20Cataloge%202011%20Final%20V.3.pdf

A nice little article mentioning The Brewers Dray. Thanks @goodbeermatt

A nice little article from the Tiger Airways in flight magazine, Tiger Tales Australia. Especially nice because we get a little mention! Thanks @goodbeermatt !

Spiced Stout Chutney now available to buy from Ironbark Brewery & Billabong Brewing

Thanks to the guys at Ironbark Brewery (55 Benara Rd, Caversham, Swan Valley, WA). The first venue to stock our Spiced Stout Chutney and Tomato Chilli Hopped Relish in the valley! They've joined our most recent stockist and good friends at Billabong Brewing (72a McCoy St, Myaree) in showcasing our beery delights! Fancy a couple of jars?

*P.S Don't forget that if you're in NSW you can head to Murray's Craft Brewing Co near Port Stephens and not only sample some sensational brews but also purchase our chutney, relish and beer soaps.