The Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) is one of the world’s largest annual beer competition. In 2026, it received nearly 2,200 entries from 22 countries, judgedby 84 beerexperts across 15 panels through a blind-tasting process.
Judging Criteria
Entries are assessed against internationally recognised beer style guidelines, focusing on:
- Appearance • Aroma and flavour • Technical quality and balance • Style accuracy • Overall drinking experience
Full Moon Brewworks earned five medals at AIBA 2026: 1 Gold Medal, 1 Silver Medal and 3 Bronze Medals. These awards recognise our commitment to quality, consistency, and brewing excellence on the international stage.
Say Play Mid-Strength Lager – Gold Medal
Say Play Cold IPA – Silver Medal
Chalawan Double Strength Pale Ale – Bronze Medal
Fin Fin India IPA IPA – Bronze Medal
Andaman Phuket Dark Ale Dark Ale – Bronze Medal
Award Categories
Gold Medal – Outstanding quality and excellence within its style.
Silver Medal – High-quality beer that strongly represents its style.
Bronze Medal – Beer demonstrating notable quality and meeting competition standards. 2026 Results Summary