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New World Beer & Cider Awards

Welcome to the 2023 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.

Beer & Cider Finder

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

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 Highly Commended

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

Burger and award-winning beer and cider combos 

Whether enjoying a quiet night in or your mates are popping round, here's some burger matches to get you started.

Crumbed fish and slaw burger

Cider match: Zeffer Passionfruit 0: The pingy passionfruit of this non-alcoholic Zeffer cider has the perfect lightness and brightness for this fish & slaw burger.

Tex-Mex bean burger

Beer match: Balancing fruity hops with a crisp finish, Parrotdog Sundog Pilsner will both complement and cut through the spice of the Tex-Mex flavours.

Beef burger

Cider match: Morningcider’s Cherry Bomb has the zip and tang to cut through the cheese and beef with the cherry offering a lovely counter to the rich beef.

Fried chicken burger

Beer match: Double Vision Mouth Party brings a dash of fresh apricot and lime hop notes that perch nicely alongside the fried chicken.

Caramelised onion beef burger

Beer match: 8 Wired’s Baltic Smoke is rich, sweet and smoky, just like the caramelised onions in this burger, A double down of delicious.

Lamb and beetroot burger

Beer match: There’s nothing better than a belter IPA with a burger and the rich earthy tones of lamb and beetroot need a bold beer to stand alongside it: Urbanaut Bronx IPA brings the magic.

Announcing the Top 100 award winners

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

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.

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 2023

Best New Zealand craft beers and ciders for 2023

Introducing the Top 30 of the New World Beer & Cider Awards for 2023. 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 2023

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 2023 plus our favourite food pairings for each beer. 

Best New Zealand lagers and pilsners for 2023

We’re celebrating some of New Zealand’s best and brightest lagers and pilsners with 2023’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 2023

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 2023 is small but mighty, featuring just two that are the cream of the crop. 

Best New Zealand hazy ales for 2023

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 2023 plus our favourite food pairings for each beer.

Best New Zealand cider and alcoholic gingerbeers for 2023

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 2023 plus our favourite food pairings for each tipple.

Best New Zealand wheat, saison and sours for 2023

We’ve included four of the best of the best Kiwi wheat, saison and sour brews on our list for 2023 – including the Supreme Winner of the New World Beer & Cider Awards, Emerson’s Weissbier.

Best New Zealand non-alcoholic beers for 2023

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 2023 plus our favourite food pairings for each bevvy.

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