The Craft Beer Industry Association announces the inaugural Craft Beer Awards

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The Craft Beer Industry Association announces the inaugural Craft Beer Awards

The Craft Beer Industry Association is proud to announce the inaugural Craft Beer Awards: The Best Of Australian Brewing.

To be held during Sydney Craft Beer Week, the Craft Beer Awards will be open to all Australian breweries and brewing companies that are eligible for CBIA membership (Australian breweries that produce less than 40 million litres per annum).

Entries open on the 4th of August, with judging occurring on the 21st and 22nd of October and the awards being presented at a ceremony on the 24th of October.

“We are very excited by this,” said CBIA Chair Dave Bonighton.

“The CBIA’s purpose is to be the independent voice shaping and driving the future of Australian craft beer and holding our own awards has always been an important part of achieving this,” said Bonighton.

“Competitions have many benefits for the industry: quality improvement, professional development for participants and provid

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