Sydney, NSW – Sydney Brewery 

We are beyond proud to announce that Sydney Brewery has been awarded the Best Cider or Perry Producer Trophy at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), presented by Melbourne Royal!

This prestigious recognition celebrates not only our commitment to quality but also our passion for crafting exceptional cider that resonates with judges and drinkers alike. With 17 entries in this year’s competition, we walked away with an impressive medal haul:

🥇 2 Golds | 🥈 3 Silvers | 🥉 8 Bronze

But the standout moment? Our Original Cider and bold new Lemon Twist wowed the judges, leading us to be crowned Champion Cider or Perry Producer – a true testament to the craft, creativity, and care that goes into every can we produce.

“A well-deserved win for consistently top-notch cider.”
— Melbourne Royal

Their beers also impressed the judges, with Sugarcane Coogee’s South East Ale earning its first ever Gold — a major milestone for the brand.

Full medal tally for Sydney Brewery at AIBA 2024:

TROPHY
🏆 Champion Cider Producer

GOLD
🥇 Sydney Cider Lemon Twist
🥇 South East Ale

SILVER
🥈 Lager
🥈 Summer Ale
🥈 Dream Weaver
🥈 Sydney Cider

BRONZE
🥉 Lager
🥉 Pilsner
🥉 Pale
🥉 East Coast IPA
🥉 Sydney Cider Black Currant
🥉 Agave Ginger Cider

A big congratulations to all the winners at AIBA 2024 – and especially to our passionate team behind Sydney Brewery for putting bold, balanced Australian brewing in the spotlight.

ALL KINDS of DIFFERENT.

Media Contact
Richard Feyn
Sydney Brewery Marketing
Email: richard@sydneybrewery.com