Margaret River Beer Co has achieved significant recognition at the Australian International Beer Awards 2024, held at the Melbourne Showgrounds. The South West brewery earned a Major Trophy for their popular Hazy IPA, ‘In The Pines’, in the Best Modern Pale Ale category, surpassing numerous competitors from Australia and abroad.
In addition to the major trophy, ‘In The Pines’ was also named a finalist for the Champion Australian Beer for 2024. Co-owner Iliya Hastings expressed elation over the results. “We are super stoked with these results,” Hastings said. “It reinforces our decision to invest in our new brewery and to keep flying the flag for craft, showcasing the point of difference our industry provides against the big beer corporations. Flavour, diversity, and authenticity are what we offer, and a beer like ‘In the Pines’ embodies that.”
Hastings also praised the dedication and skill of the entire Margaret River Beer Co team, acknowledging the hard work that led to their success. “A massive call out to the hard work, dedication, and super skill of our entire team,” he said. He also thanked supporters, stating, “Whether that’s been enjoying our beers, cheering us on, or spreading the word, your support has been invaluable.”
Head Brewer Ryan Allen attributed the popularity of ‘In the Pines’ to its unique flavor profile. “It’s a great juicy beer, packed full of tropical fruit flavors from the hop profile,” Allen said. “I couldn’t be happier with the result and the hard work put in by the whole team here at Margaret River Beer Co.”
The brewery also garnered a collection of medals for other beers, including a gold for their Kolsch, a silver for River Dog – West Coast IPA, and Mer Mid. In total, they secured two gold medals, four silver, and seven bronze.
This success follows a recent expansion of their brewing facilities with a new large-scale production site on Station Road, complementing their eight years of operation at the Bussell Highway venue. “With increased production capacity at our new site, we are now primed to keep up supply of this beer, along with the rest of our range, so we can keep our customers happy,” Hastings noted.
Margaret River Beer Co’s achievements at the Australian International Beer Awards highlight their commitment to quality and innovation in the craft beer industry.
