The Beeries

Overview

Brisbane's beers are among the world's finest, and now there's an event celebrating that fact. No, we're not talking about the week-long beverage extravaganza that is Brewsvegas, or the upcoming beer and cider fest that is the Beer InCider Experience, although they're related. From one of the founders of the latter, and helping raise money for the former, The Beeries are the city's new beer and cider awards.

Beverage aficionados take note, because The Beeries come in two parts: voting and attending. 45 nominees are in the running for six categories, and you can cast your picks on Brissie's best brewers, retailers, cider makers and more.

Then, on September 21, it's gongs, eating and drinking time at the Royal International Convention Centre. Tickets cost $135 per person, and include beverages, a two-course dinner, live entertainment, seeing who emerges victorious and 400 brew lovers being merry. As well as putting the proceeds towards next year's Brewsvegas, the event will also make a donation to the Red Rose Foundation, a charity committed to ending deaths caused by domestic violence.