The beer industry was well represented again this year with awards handed out for both on-premise and off-premise products and outlets. Coopers were the big winners on the day – another feather in their cap for their anniversary year – taking out all bar two of the beer categories in which they were entered, as well as two of the major awards on the night – Best Liquor Brand and Liquor Promotion of the Year – the later for their 150th Anniversary Celebration campaign.
Coopers were edged out of the Best Craft Beer title – coming second to recent Lion acquisition Little Creatures – as well as earning a well deserved second place in the Best New Product category – where they were narrowly edged out by Crystal Head Vodka. Hotel of the year went to The Beresford and well-known foodie haunt Four in Hand took out the Best Bar Food category.
Beer Winners:
Best Full Strength
Coopers Original Pale Ale
Best Light Mid-Strength
Coopers Mild Ale
Best Low-Carbohydrate
Pure Blonde
Best Premium Domestic
Coopers Sparkling Ale
Best International
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Best Craft
Little Creatures Pale Ale
Best Cider
Rekorderlig
Best Marketed Beer or Cider
Coopers
Best Tap Beer
Coopers Pale Ale
Best Hotel / Bar Food
Four in Hand
Hotel of the Year
The Beresford
Best Liquor Brand
Coopers
Liquor Promotion of the Year
Coopers
Full results for all categories and awards can be found at www.theshout.com.au