Recognised on a global scale, numerous breweries of the Mornington Peninsula have been awarded gold, silver and bronze accolades at the 2022 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA).

As the largest annual beer competition in the world, AIBA works in highlighting brewing excellence in both Australia and internationally, awarding exceptional beers between various categories.

Both draught and packaged beer go in the running for recognition, with around 2,500 entries received in the year 2021 from 21 countries.

Judges for this year’s installment ranged from brewers to beer writers and retailers.

Taking home five gold medals for their unique brews was Dainton Beer in Carrum Downs, whilst TWØBAYS Brewing in Dromana received two gold for their much-loved gluten free creations.

Also achieving top recognition were Jetty Road Brewery (Dromana) and Red Hill Brewery with one gold medal each.

St Andrews Beach Brewery in Fingal took home two silver and Escape Brewing in Capel Sound made a splash for their first AIBA appearance, with two bronze medals in the bag.

Explore All Medal Winners Here

Dainton Beer

Gold

• Equalizer Hazy Pale, Can
• Darklord Imperial Stout, Can
• Major Tom New World IPA, Can
• Return of the Red Eye Barrel-Aged Imperial Red IPA, Keg 10L
• RRAWWWGGR Big Chewy Red IPA, Can

Bronze

• Dainton Lager, Can
• Jungle Juice Hazy IPA, Can
• Cherrywood Barrel-Aged Smoked Rye Baltic Porter, Can

Escape Brewing

Bronze

• 'The Sound' Red IPA, Can
• Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Keg 50L

Jetty Road Brewery

Gold

• IPA, Can

Silver

• Draught, Can
• Pale Ale, Keg 10L
• Milk Choc Stout, Can

Bronze

• Refreshing Ale, Can
• Blueberry Sour, Can

Red Hill Brewery

Gold

• Red Hill Imperial Stout, Can

Silver

• Red Hill Brewery Scotch Ale, Bottle

St Andrews Beach Brewery

Silver

• Race Day Pilsner, Can
• Box 54 Golden Ale , Can

Bronze

• The Strapper Australian Lager, Can
• 6 Furlongs , Can

TWØBAYS Brewing

Gold

• GFB Draught, Can
• TWØBAYS Pulp Fusion, Keg 30L

Silver

• Twøbays Ipa, Can
• TWØBAYS No Doubt Stout, Keg 30L

Bronze

• GFB Draught, Keg 30L
• TWØBAYS Session Ale, Can

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