The Royal Queensland Beer Awards supported by King Street and The Star Brisbane invites the top brewers from across Australia to compete for national recognition in prestigious brewing awards that have been hotly contested by the nation’s top brewers since 1875. All Australian brewing companies that are currently producing beer for commercial sale are eligible to participate in these celebrated beer awards that see brewers from across the country compete for prestige and prizes.
Featuring a dedicated team of brewers, beer writers and industry figures, this revered beer competition offers a comprehensive snapshot of the quality of Australian brewing and a trustworthy guide for consumers.
A $5,000 Lion Bursary is awarded to the winner of the Grand Champion Beer Trophy. The Lion Bursary is aimed at furthering the winner’s own knowledge and advancing the Australian beer industry. The winner will also have the opportunity to have their products showcased at the Brisbane Showgrounds and the Royal International Convention Centre.
Participants will also compete for The Star Entertainment Group Emerging Queensland Brewer which recognises a Queensland-based individual who has been brewing for three years or less for the outstanding contributions they’ve made to their brewery.
EOIs for Judges & Stewards now open!
Apply below:
2027 Royal Queensland Beer Awards - Stewarding EOI – Fill in form
Role requirements:
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Ensuring all entries are poured in a uniform manner, as quickly as possible in the correct order
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Safely disposing of empty bottles and cans in a responsible manner in alignment with RNA’s recycling program
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Wiping down benches between paddles and at the conclusion of each day
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Maintaining a clean and tidy environment reducing possibility of slips, trips and falls
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Ensuring all entries are dispensed in a uniform manner, as quickly as possible in the correct order
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Connecting kegs to tap systems
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Flushing tap systems between each keg being connected
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Ensuring portable bars are wiped down and cleaned after each paddle and at the conclusion of each day, make certain no beer residue is left on surfaces
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Moving kegs of various sizes in and out of cold rooms where required, utilising keg trolleys supplied
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Connecting kegs to tap systems
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Placing identifying labels on gold, silver, bronze and champion kegs
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Steel cap boots are recommended for this position
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Serving paddles of beer to allocated judging table promptly
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Removing used beer glasses promptly after judging and depositing at the dishwashing station
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Assisting with judges sign in & sign out each day
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Ensuring judges have sufficient supply of cheese, crackers, water and coffee beans
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Locating and set aside into the trophy fridge gold medal-winning beers in preparation for trophy judging
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Providing assistance to judges where required
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Putting beer glasses through Winterhalter dishwasher, maintaining supply of clean glasses for judging
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Ensuring dishwashing station remains clean and tidy, wiping up liquid spills to reduce the risk of slips trips and falls
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Draining and cleaning diswashers at the conclusion of each day
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Cleaning surfaces at the conclusion of each day
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Having knowledge of and undertake training in the use of commercial glass washer equipment and associated chemicals used
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Upholding the standard of glass cleanliness required
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Pour the entries only when required for judging, with the pace of service dictated by the Panel Chair. Beers must not be poured in advance as this may affect the judging process;
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Present the entries to the panel when, and only when, the Panel Chair, or Chief Steward indicates that the panel is ready for judging;
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Regularly monitor serving temperature; and
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Regularly monitor storage temperature.
