BRIGHT Brewery has won seven medals, including two golds for their 'Alpine Lager' and 'Fresh Hop Monster' beers at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBAs).
Recognised as the largest annual beer competition in the world assessing both draught and packaged beer, the AIBAs celebrate brewing excellence from across the
globe.
This year’s competition attracted more than 2200 entries from 400 breweries spanning over 21 countries, with 75 expert judges tasting up to 60 beers a day.
Bright Brewery's head brewer, Lewis Kerr, attended the evening and was ecstatic with the results.
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"These awards are a tangible outcome of the hard work we've put in and to be recognised not just regionally, but internationally is incredible," he said.
"Particularly for Alpine Lager; our flagship beer, which we brew once a week.
"Other breweries from the High Country Brewery Trail did great work: King River, Bridge Road Brewers and Mountain Monk.
"There were eight gold winning breweries from our region out of 227, which is about four per cent of the gold medals won within a local radius, which is pretty good.
"Massive credit goes out towards our production team, as these are your golds.
"Our main project over the next 12 months will be to expand our range.
"We're growing in terms of volume and the range of what we can offer, in order to cater to different customer demographics, not just beer drinkers."
Bright Brewery was up against some well-known international brewers, such as Stone & Wood, Little Creatures, Asahi, Great Northern and Carlton Draught.
"The international brewers all have a lot more team members and resources than we do," brewer, Maddie Bruce said.
"So it's great for our area to have a number of wins from other small, independent breweries."
The recognition at the AIBAs solidifies Bright Brewery’s growing reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative breweries, committed to quality, flavour and
craftsmanship.
Headed up by owner Scott Brandon, Bright Brewery prides itself on making 100 per cent independent mountain crafted beer from the heart of the High Country, North East Victoria.
For more information, visit: brightbrewery.com.au
