Entries open for New World Beer & Cider Awards 2022

A dedicated class for low-alcohol beers and a Supreme Award are two new additions to this year’s New World Beer & Cider Awards.

Entries are open now and close on Friday 18 February. Results will be announced later in 2022.

The competition is open to local and international brands. The Top 30 winning brews will be sold in 140 New World supermarkets around New Zealand and receive comprehensive promotional support.

Entrants do not need to be an existing New World or Foodstuffs supplier but must be able to provide supermarket compliant product and meet minimum stock amounts.

Organisers have announced the introduction of a new dedicated class for low alcohol beers (under 1.15% ABV) in the 2022 awards.  

Chair of Judges Michael Donaldson says it’s a category that has seen phenomenal growth in both scale and quality over recent years. “We’ve had low and no-alcohol entries in the past, including some very impressive Top 30 winners. Introducing this new class is a response to growing consumer demand for these alternatives and a great way to create space for producer innovations to shine.”

Chair of Judges, Michael Donaldson

As in previous years, an expert panel of 32 independent judges will assess each entry based on technical excellence as well as balance and drinkability to determine the overall Top 30.

The 2022 awards will also feature a new Supreme Winner — the top performer from the Top 30 — as well as the 70 Highly Commended brews to create an overall Top 100 list.

W: Entry details can be found at newworld.co.nz/nwbca