The Brewer’s Guild of New Zealand knows a thing or 600 about beer. So we thought we’d share some of the winners from the Brewer’s Guild of New Zealand Awards 2017, held a few days ago.

Big congrats goes to Wellington brewery Garage Project, who was awarded Champion New Zealand Brewery; and also to Toast contributor Alice Galletly, who was nominated New Zealand Beer Writer of the Year.

Although there were hundreds of awarded beers, we’ve chosen some of our favourite gold medal-winning brews from the night to try – all available at Liquorland online or in-store now…

New Zealand Lager: STEINLAGER TOKYO DRY & PANHEAD PORT ROAD PILSNER

British Ale: SPEIGHT’S 5 MALT OLD DARK

European Ale: TUATARA TRIPEL BARREL

US Ale: 8 WIRED LORD OF THE ATLAS

Pale Ale: TUATARA KAPAI AOTEAROA PALE ALE & DEEP CREEK LOTUS PALE ALE

Strong Pale Ale: EPIC THUNDER

Wheat & Other Grain Beer: MAC’S GREAT WHITE