Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show’s beer and cider competition returns

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Hops to it and get brewing

Entries are now open for the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show’s (RQFWS) Beer and Cider Competition which will return in 2014 after a major restructure.

With the ongoing popularity of craft beer and cider, along with a number of microbreweries taking Brisbane by storm, will it be a local that takes out the top gong?

After a brief hiatus Chief Judge Ian Watson is happy the competition is returning and is looking forward to top quality entries coming in not only from Brisbane, but from across the country.

“There has been so much growth in the Australian beer and cider industries over the past few years and producers have become much more adventurous with their products,” he said.

“It’s so important to showcase what’s on offer and reward those stand out entries.

“I’m pleased to announce that this year I will be joined by Chief Cider Judge Neal Cameron and we will be working under a new structure with a dynamic team of judges to ensure the best is rec

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