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New World Beer & Cider Awards

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Welcome to the 2022 New World Beer & Cider Awards, a unique competition bringing you great beer and cider, judged by an independent panel of experts. Explore the award winners and find a new brew for you.

Shop Top 30 beers & ciders

Beer & Cider Finder

Keen to know more? Let the Beer & Cider Finder help you navigate the Top 30.

Digital Mailer

Browse the New World Beer & Cider Awards digital mailer and find a new brew.

Announcing the Top 100 award winners

Who won the medals? Explore the Top 100 beers and ciders from this year’s awards.

Meet the Highly Commended

70 beers and ciders were awarded Highly Commended – come and see the line-up.

Pair your brew with our delicious recipe ideas

Wondering what to eat alongside your favourite beer or cider? We've got lots of recipe inspiration to get you started. 

Meet the brewers

Learn about the crafty creators behind your fave brews.

All about the judges

Michael Donaldson shares his words of wisdom and meet the judges who selected the Top 100.

Hall of fame

Check out the New World Beer & Cider award winners was since it was born in 2014.

Recipe and award-winning beer and cider matches

Morningcider Strawberry Rosé Cider

Recipe match: Easy sausage and apple tray bake. Pork and apples? You can't go past Morningcider's Strawberry Rosé for a heavenly match

North End Bones of the Land

Recipe match: Crackled pork with herby potatoes. The spritzy tart saison cuts through the richness of the roast pork - the perfectly rustic accompaniment.

Orchard Thieves Rosé Cider

Recipe match: Swedish-inspired meatballs. The distinctive wine-like flavour of rhubarb and raspberry works so well with the luscious creaminess of the sauce.

Burkes Brewing Co # Fakenews Hazy IPA

Recipe match: Rosemary chicken skewers with salmoriglio. For a delightful pairing, Burkes # Fakenews Hazy IPA offers some sweetness to offset the tart sauce.

New Zealand Ale Trail

A refreshing new way to see Aotearoa…explore the breweries and crafty creators who were awarded Top 30 and Highly Commended accolades with the New Zealand Ale Trail.

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Best New Zealand beers and ciders of 2022

Best New Zealand craft beers and ciders for 2022

Introducing the Top 30 of the New World Beer & Cider Awards for 2022. Our expert judges have picked the standout brews from around the country, featuring a thirst-quenching range of sours, ales, ciders non-alcoholic beers and more.

Best New Zealand IPAs and pale ales for 2022

IPAs and pale ales are beloved for their hoppy character, often complemented with herbal, fruity or citrus flavours. Dive in to discover the best of the best New Zealand-made IPAs and pale ales for 2022 plus our favourite food pairings for each beer. 

Best New Zealand lagers and pilsners for 2022

We’re celebrating some of New Zealand’s best and brightest lagers and pilsners with 2022’s New World Beer & Cider Awards. To help you find your new favourite in this sparklingly fresh category, we’ve pulled out our top lagers and pilsners from Aotearoa.

Best New Zealand stouts and porters for 2022

Stouts and porters, often called dark beers, are packed with roasted flavours and richness that make them an indulgent treat. Our list for the best Kiwi stouts and porters of 2022 is small but mighty, featuring just two that are the cream of the crop. 

Best New Zealand hazy ales for 2022

For the second year running, hazy ales are enjoying their own spotlight in the New World Beer & Cider Awards. Discover the best of the best New Zealand-made hazy ales for 2022 plus our favourite food pairings for each beer.

Best New Zealand cider and alcoholic gingerbeers for 2022

Nothing beats a sweet and refreshing cider on a scorching summer’s day. Discover the best of the best New Zealand-made ciders and alcoholic gingerbeers for 2022 plus our favourite food pairings for each tipple.

Best New Zealand wheat, saison and sours for 2022

We’ve included four of the best of the best Kiwi wheat, saison and sour brews on our list for 2022 – including the Supreme Winner of the New World Beer & Cider Awards, Emerson’s Weissbier.

Best New Zealand non-alcoholic beers for 2022

Over the past year or two, the quality of New Zealand non-alcoholic beer has markedly improved. Discover the best of the best New Zealand-made non-alcoholic beers for 2022 plus our favourite food pairings for each bevvy.

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