Mason Pratt, Emerson’s senior brewer, blind taste tests an entry during the awards’ judging. But it’s a great way of tasting some really good examples of styles that are in the market at the moment.’’This is the sixth year of the annual New World Beer and Cider Awards, which is one of the only consumer-focused beer awards in New Zealand. Because it’s judged by experienced industry experts in a blind tasting environment, brewers know they are getting an unbiased assessment of their beers. Pale ales and IPAs continue to be a go-to for craft beer consumers, with big hoppy character ever popular. “There are so many good beers out there, but these Top 30 are the cream of the crop.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 03, 2020 00:00 UTC