Beer & Cider
The Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show is Australia’s premier beer and cider competition awarding coveted industry accolades.
All Exhibitors, whether a first-time entrant or a Champion winner, receive valuable feedback from the judges, helping to benchmark products against industry standards, peers and competitors.
If you’re a beer or cider producer of either a large label or boutique brewery, Sydney Royal is more than just a competition event, it is a golden opportunity for you to showcase your craft, benchmark your product against industry standards, peers and competitors, and connect with new commercial markets.
Award presentation events and additional Sydney Royal event opportunities for medal winners such as the Grape, Grain & Graze Festival give you the opportunity to share your unique story behind each brew, to connect with fellow artisans, and to receive invaluable feedback that can elevate your liquid gold to new heights.
Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversations, you can find inspiration, forge new partnerships and ultimately, celebrate the art of brewing in a community that truly appreciates the passion and dedication you pour into every bottle.
A Sydney Royal win is a true mark of excellence that commands customer confidence. Medal artwork on winning products is a key marketing tool identifying products as Sydney Royal award-quality.
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The Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show engages the most experienced and respected Judges in the industry and endorses the development of future judges.
The process is overseen by a Chair of Judges and includes four separate judging panels. Each panel consists of one Panel Chair, two Senior Judges and a minimum of one Associate Judge.
Medals are determined by the Judges using the following 20 point scale:
Gold medal for outstanding Exhibits gaining 17.0pts and over
Silver medal for excellent Exhibits gaining 15.6.0pts but fewer than 16.9pts
Bronze medal for quality Exhibits gaining 14.0pts but fewer than 15.5pts
Champion are determined using the Borda Count Method.
To ensure a consistent high standard of judging, the RAS operates the Sydney Royal Associate Judge Program to train the next generation.
Joining the Sydney Royal Associate Judge Program provides unique opportunities to:
- Lean how to score exhibits from experienced senior judges
- Experience first-hand what it takes to judge beer and cider
- Be exposed to emerging trends and the very best producers have to offer
- Network with industry experts
- Build experience toward becoming a qualified judge
If you are interested in becoming an Associate Judge, please email beercider@rasnsw.com.au
Stewards play a valuable role ensuring each judging day runs smoothly through the coordination and preparation of exhibits.
Acting as a Steward for Sydney Royal competitions provides unique insight into a specific industry and counts as relevant experience toward an Associate Judge role in the future.
If you are interested in becoming a Steward, please email beercider@rasnsw.com.au
2024 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Champion Winners
Sydney Royal Competitions encourage and reward excellence, with the aim to support a viable and prosperous future for our agricultural communities.
