Sydney Brewery is proud to announce an outstanding result at the 2026 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show, bringing home a total of 19 medals and the Champion Pilsner Trophy.
These awards are a testament to the passion, dedication and craftsmanship of our brewing and production teams across Sydney and the Hunter Valley, whose commitment to quality continues to deliver exceptional beers and ciders across a broad range of styles.
Champion Pilsner Trophy
Headlining the results was our award-winning Sydney Brewery Pilsner, which not only secured a Gold Medal but was also crowned Champion Pilsner. This prestigious recognition highlights the quality, balance and drinkability of one of our most celebrated beers and reflects the expertise of the team behind every batch.
Gold Medals (5)
Sydney Brewery was awarded five Gold Medals across a diverse range of styles:
- Pilsner
- Pale Ale
- Dark Lager
- Speak Easy Black IPA
- Hazy Pale Ale
These results showcase our ability to consistently produce high-quality beers, from crisp and refreshing lagers to hop-forward ales and rich, flavourful dark styles.
Silver Medals (7)
Our Silver Medal recipients included:
- Lager (2)
- Zero Carb Lager (2)
- Hazy Pale Ale
- Choc Coffee Imperial Stout
- The Original Cider
Bronze Medals (7)
Bronze Medals were awarded to:
- RIPA
- ECIPA
- Dark Lager
- Pale Ale
- Bat Currant Cider
- Agave Ginger Cider
- Lemon Twist Cider
A Celebration of Craftsmanship
To be recognised across both our beer and cider portfolios is a tremendous achievement and reinforces Sydney Brewery's commitment to innovation, consistency and quality. Every award reflects the hard work of our brewers, production teams and everyone involved in bringing our products from concept to glass.
We'd like to congratulate our team on this fantastic achievement and acknowledge all the winners and participants who helped make this year's competition another outstanding showcase of Australian brewing excellence.
Most importantly, thank you to our customers and supporters who continue to back independent Australian craft brewing.
Cheers from all of us at Sydney Brewery.
Photo: From left to right Jason Coles (Brewer), Nate Holgersson (Executive Head Brewer), Danielle McDonald (Brewer), Richard Feyn (Marketing Manager).
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