Bright Brewery is thrilled to announce its outstanding performance at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBAs), taking home 7 medals, including GOLD for the Alpine Lager and Fresh Hop Monster Double IPA beers.
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 over 2,600 entries from more than 400 breweries spanning 30+ countries.
Head Brewer Lewis Kerr attended the evening and was ecstatic with the results. ‘It’s a clear reward for the hard work we are putting in, particularly Alpine Lager. Massive credit goes out towards the production team, these are your golds.”
This win marks a monumental moment for Bright Brewery, as Australia’s favourite lager —Alpine Lager—continues its golden run, having also recently claimed #1 Independent Lager at GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer Poll 2024. It’s a testament to the beer’s exceptional quality and the brewery’s mission to lead with flavour, independence, and authenticity.
Fresh Hop Monster Double IPA is a bold expression of Bright Brewery’s commitment to championing the local hop harvest season. Brewed as a showcase of our fresh hop credentials, it celebrates our unique position just down the road from the HPA hop fields—where proximity means unmatched freshness in every brew.
“With Fresh Hop Monster, we wanted to create a beer that truly champions the incredible local hops and shows just how important freshness is,” said Kerr. “Being the closest brewery to HPA, we’re getting fresh hops into tank faster than anyone else in the country—and you can taste the difference.”
Award Highlights:
· 🥇 GOLD: Modern Lager – Alpine Lager
· 🥇 GOLD: Fresh Hop Beer – Fresh Hop Monster DIPA
· 🥈 SILVER: Modern Lager – Alpine Lager
· 🥈 SILVER: Australian Style Pale Ale – Bright Pale Ale
· 🥈 SILVER: Red India Pale Ale – Leaf Peeper Red Rye IPA
· 🥉 BRONZE: West Coast Style IPA – M.I.A IPA
· 🥉 BRONZE: American Style Red – Hellfire Amber Ale
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.
