The Australian International Beer awards is run by the Royal Agricultural Society in Melbourne and is the largest competition of its type in the world. Cockies Ocean Road Pale Ale won a GOLD medal and Cockies IPA won a SILVER medal in their own classes.

The competition draws more than 1800 beers and 326 breweries from up to 36 countries. Beers are judged on appearance, aroma, style, technical quality and flavour. To add to the medals, Barrabool Hills Brewery won a major trophy, being the best new exhibitor, beating two American breweries.

We were pretty excited about all that!