Altitude Brewing

25/05/2026

Thanks to the Melbourne Royal AIBA team for recognising Altitude Brewing as 'Champion Small International Brewery' in the 2026 AIBA awards 🏆

Alongside trophies for 'Best Modern Pale Ale' - Foggy Goggles and 'Best Pilsner' - Powder Day, it really was a night to remember for the Altitude team in Melbourne 🇦🇺

We can confirm that the trophies are safely back home and on display in the taproom.

Thanks again for all your support - to all our customers, friends and family, we couldn't have done it without you 💚

23/05/2026

“We are incredibly stoked to back up our results from last year. Achieving our set goals and receiving valuable feedback from such high-caliber peers is simply the best feeling. What an honor."

Eliott spoke to Beer & Brewer following our success at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards last week.

Read the full article below 👇

Mountain Goat Brewery, Pirate Life Brewing, Hawkesbury Brewing Co and Stomping Ground Brewing Co were recognised as some of Australia’s best in 2026.

22/05/2026

Cheers to The Crafty Pint for the mention (and going with this powerful photo of Rob) following the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards last week 🏆

"[Altitude Brewing] will be heading home with Champion Small International Brewery for the second year running as well as Best Pilsner and Best Modern Pale Ale."

Since first publishing the article below, we've issued this week's podcast. It features a discussion of the awards recorded in the canteen next to the main hall straight after the last trophy was handed out – plus a discussion with the very chuffed, just-crowned Best New Exhibitor winners from Fro...

20/05/2026

Shout out to Hoppiness.co.nz for the write up, following on from our success at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards last week.

"Queenstown’s Altitude Brewing are celebrating (another) stunning awards performance at the Australian International Beer Awards..."

Read the full article below 👇

Queenstown's Altitude Brewing are celebrating (another) stunning awards performance at the Australian International Beer Awards, held in Melbourne last night.

19/05/2026

Big thanks to the team at Gibbston Valley for showing us around their winery during harvest 🍇

We were truly wined and dined on the day and can't wait to visit again soon.

Churr 🤙

18/05/2026

We can't believe it.... its happened again!

We put your favourite pin-up brewer on a flight to Melbourne to defend our Champion title at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards 2026... and Rob brought back the goods 👀

✅ Champion Small International Brewery 🏆
✅ Best Pilsner - Powder Day 🏆 - sponsored by ecogrip
✅ Best Modern Pale Ale - Foggy Goggles 🏆 - sponsored by Hop Products Australia

Thank you to all our customers, supporters, award judges, stewards and sponsors 💚

Here's how all of our beers were rated by the AIBA judging team:

Gold 🥇
Powder Day (Best Pilsner)
Foggy Goggles (Best Modern Pale)
Peak Chemistry
Silent Peak
Window of Opportunity

Silver 🥈
Happy Place
Putti
Garston Handshake
Sled Dog
Scenic Route
Cones of Gratitude
Mischievous Kea
Zen Shiro

Bronze 🥉
Queenstown Lager
White Water 8 Citroen
High Five
Southern Lights
Best Coast
Resting My Eyes
Good Times

05/05/2026

NEW: Time And A Half 🐊
West Coast Pilsner | 5.9%
Altitude Brewing x DEYA Brewing Company

We met Theo, the founder, from DEYA in the UK last year at the 2025 harvest, and this year, Gareth, the head brewer was over to hang out amongst the bines.

One of the UK's best, these guys make beautiful beer and are all round good humans - it was our pleasure to host them for a collab.

We have brewed a West Coast pilsner with a cool point of difference.

The first ever pelletised harvest of Garston Hops Riwaka. This unique twist adds a sexy tangy depth to aromas of passion, tangerine and old-fashioned lemonade.

This is complimented by a crisp, tight and lean base and balanced with an assertive, refreshing bitterness.

Available now on tap and in can 🍻

04/05/2026

Queenstown will mark the earliest-ever start to winter with the launch of Snow Fest, a new two-day celebration held over King’s Birthday Weekend, presented by Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

We'll all be closing out Snow Fest 2026 the right way - with the first après of the season at the Altitude Brewing Tap Room on Saturday 30th May 🍻

Join us for a well-earned pint, good laughs, and a moment to look ahead to an epic winter on the mountains.

Music, entertainment, and prizes flowing throughout the evening will be the perfect way to wrap the weekend and kickstart the season ahead.

Snow Fest brings a fresh, community-focused take on the much-loved former Queenstown Winter Festival with a stacked lineup of events!

See you there 🤙

21/04/2026

LAUNCHING SOON: Luna Genesis 🌙 🚀
Luna® Hazy IPA | 6.9%
Altitude Brewing x Hop Products Australia 🇦🇺
[Available from Friday 24th April]

Ignition sequence start ✅

'Luna Genesis' marks the maiden launch of Australia's new Luna® hop - an orbit of luminous haze and cosmic aroma.

Expect waves of ripe melon, strawberry sherbet, and a soft, tropical glow, wrapped in a pillowy, juice-forward body.

This Hazy IPA lifts off with a smooth, low bitterness and finishes with a radiant, lingering haze.

Retro rockets, analog dials and hyperspace ambition - crack a can and drift into flavour space.

Countdown complete ✅

Lift-off achieved 🚀