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A bit about AIBA No one can deny that beer is an essential part of the Australian way of life. And with the Australian beer brewing industry generating almost $2.9 (2002 -2003) billion annually, it is only fitting that the world's third largest brewing event; the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) - is held on Australian soil. The RAS and the University of Ballarat established the Australian International Beer Awards in 1993 and continue to conduct the competition jointly.
Held in Melbourne each year, the AIBA, Australia's most prestigious beer event, has become firmly established on the international brewing calendar as a renowned and recognized barometer of diversity in beer brewing across the world.
Attracting 974 entries from 31 countries in 2006. The AIBA remains the largest showcase for premium beer and brewing excellence in the Asia Pacific Region and has also been instrumental in helping to promote the Australian brewing and related industries internationally. Entries are received from as far afield as Europe, Alaska and the Asia Pacific region, including China, Japan and Tonga - plus all states of Australia.
Each year, an expert panel of judges (made up of industry representatives) gathers in Melbourne and Ballarat to judge beers in a variety of classes. In addition to awarding the coveted gold, silver and bronze medals in each class, judges award 13 prestigious Championship Trophies including the Grand Champion Beer.
Apart from celebrating all that is good in beer and brewing, the AIBA is an ideal platform for educating consumers, reaching new markets and promoting premium beer.
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Contacts
Kerry James Event Manager The Australian International Beer Awards Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Rd Ascot Vale VIC 3032 Australia Ph: +61 3 9281 7435 Fax: +61 3 9281 7535 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Peter Manders Chairman of Judges The Australian International Beer Awards Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Rd Ascot Vale VIC 3032 Australia Ph: +61 3 9914 2451 Fax: +61 3 9914 2495 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Peter Aldred Chief Steward The Australian International Beer Awards University of Ballarat P O Box 663 Ballarat Victoria 3353 Australia Ph: +61 3 5327 9243 Fax: + 61 3 5327 9872 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Matthew Freeman Media Officer University of Ballarat P O Box 663 Ballarat Victoria 3353 Australia Ph: +61 3 5327 9510 Fax: + 61 3 5327 9855 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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