International Brewing Awards adds cider categories
By: JimOldfield
July 3rd, 2012
The International Brewing Awards is to add two cider categories to next year’s competition, after a flood of requests from brewers and cider makers.
The world’s oldest brewing competition will now also feature categories are for apple cider and for cider incorporating other fruit, juices or flavours.
Both will be divided into classes based on ABV, as per the beer categories.
The Awards open for entries on August 1 and the judging takes place next February, in Burton-upon-Trent.
The IBA has now confirmed the categories on offer for the 2013 awards, and expects an entry of around 1,000 brewers and cider makers.
The full category list is:
● Smallpack Lager
● Smallpack Ale
● Keg Lager
● Keg Ale
● Non and Low Alcohol Beer
● Dark Beer
· ● Strong Beer
● Speciality Beer
● Cask Conditioned Ale
● Apple Cider
● Cider with other fruit, juices or flavours
Chairman of the judges, Bill Taylor, said: “The judging committee thought long and hard before introducing the cider categories.
“We believe the introduction of cider reflects market changes and maintains links with the traditions of the competition, which originally included beverages other than beer.
“The International Brewing Awards hold a unique reputation within the global brewing industry and we needed to be completely sure that any changes will preserve the integrity and relevance of the competition.”
The entry fee for the awards has been pegged at the 2011 rate, of £150+VAT (UK rate) per beer.
Also retained from 2011 is the duty suspension, meaning that no entrant will have to pay duty on beers or ciders they submit to the competition.
To register your interest and get an entry form, visit the website link below.
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www.brewingawards.org
