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To all Clubs and Federation members, we are pleased to offer this update on the upcoming Nationals; to be officially know as the Gladfield 23rd NZ National Amateur Wine & Beer Competition & Conference on the 6th, 7th & 8th of October 2023. We have Read More
Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club are pleased to announce that the 23rd biennial National Conference and Competition for federated Amateur Winemakers and Brewers will be held near Havelock North, Hawkes Bay on the 6th, 7th and 8th of October 2023. Read More
Following the cancellation of the 2021 Nationals due to Covid, we are delighted to announce that the 2023 National Competition & Conference is on and will be hosted by the Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club. The Competition, as Read More
Now Cancelled due to Covid! The NZ National Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Competition 2021 is being hosted by Eastern Bay of Plenty Club. They advise the Dates for the event will be 1st to 3rd October 2021. Mark these dates Read More
Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club is pleased to announce we are hosting the 2020 Central Region Competition! The 2020 Central Region Competition will be held in Hawke’s Bay on the 9th to the 11th October 2020. The venue Read More
Photos from the 2019 Nationals
An OPEN Competition for all Amateur Brewers and Winemakers in Hawke’s Bay and surrounding areas.
22nd Nationals, Christchurch Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October 2019 Hi Fellow Winemakers and Brewers and Partners. We are now under starters orders for the big event of the year. Certainly everyone in the Pegasus Amateur Winemakers Society are hoping Read More
On Saturday 22 June 2019 a Beer Judging Accreditation is being run at Massey University in Palmerston North. Successful candidates will become certified Judges for the Federation and can then officially judge at Federation National, Regional and Club events. Please Read More
Promotion for the 2019 FAWABNZ National Competitions Visit Canterbury Museum, founded 1867 Art Gallery. The new Christchurch Art Gallery –Te Puna Waiwhetu – was opened in 2003 Christchurch Arts Centre. Based on Benjamin Mountfort’s Gothic Revival style of architecture and Read More
Hosted by: Pegasus Amateur Winemakers Society – est. 1968 Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October 2019 Start making your bookings NOW and plan to be there in person. Location: The Nationals will be held at Burnside Bowling Club at 330 Read More
Start making your bookings NOW and plan to be there in person. Location: The Nationals will be held at Burnside Bowling Club at 330 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, Christchurch. This is quite near the airport, so for those of you who Read More
From the 5th to the 7th of October members from clubs throughout the Central Region gathered in Gisborne for the biennial Central Regional Convention. Thanks to the Gisborne Club for hosting another great weekend and to the Sponsors for your help…
The current Federation approved judging sheets can now be downloaded and used for competition judging. These were approved in 2015. Please click on the Links below: National WineLiqueurSheet2015 NationalBeerSheet2015 Each A4 page has two sheets.
B1 Light Beer / Low Alcohol B1.1 Standard Light Beer Colour: Pale to straw Body: Light Aroma: Moderate hop with malt notes Palate: Agreeable hop, low malt flavours. Clean finish. Head: Firm white head Carbonation: Persistent fine bead. Alc/vol: 2 Read More
The Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club is again hosting our local “annual” competition. It’s open to all residents of Hawke’s Bay including Public. Date: Saturday 28 July 2018 Please see our website for details: http://www.wine-and-beer-hb.org.nz/2018/07/05/2018-club-competition/
18th Southern Region Competition: Christchurch 12-14 October 2018 NZ Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Federation Inc Hosted by Pegasus Amateur Winemakers Society- Est. 1968 Welcome to the 18th Southern Region Competition to be held in Christchurch on 12-14 October 2018 Read More
Appendix 1. New Zealand Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Federation National Competition Rules as from the Biennial General Meeting held at Dunedin 2013 All entries are to be in accordance with the class specifications for that entry. A fee, as set Read More
The 2017 National Championships were hosted by Manukau Winemakers, Brewers & Apiarists Club in Papatoetoe on the 13th to 15th of October 2017. Over 700 bottles were entered! The 2017 NZ National Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Federation Bi-Annual Competition Read More