2026 Winners

Melbourne International Beer Competition Announces 2026 Winners

Thank you to all the brands who came out to compete this year!

The Melbourne International Beer Competition was thrilled with the quality and number of submissions we received in our 11th year. This year’s judging panel included buyers from top retail stores, sommeliers, distributors, and importers from Australia and the greater Asia Pacific Region. As with all of our competitions, we only select trade buyers to be our judges, ensuring that the brands submitted are tasted by the true decision-makers of the beverage industry.

Australian Brewery of the Year
Hound & Stag Brewing

Australia Cider of the Year
Mr. Finch

Australia International Lager of the Year
Smithy’s

Australia Japanese Style Lager of the Year
Nomikai

Australia Mexican Style Lager of the Year
Sabroso

Australia Pale Ale Brewery of the Year
Lorry Boys

Spain Brewery of the Year
Mahou

Gluten Free Brewery of the Year
Damm

Non-Alcohol Brewery of the Year
Damm