2024 New Zealand Beer Awards at Auckland's Hilton Hotel saw a record-breaking 700+ entries, with Three Boys Brewery winning Overall Champion Brewing Company and McLeod's Brewery'

2024 New Zealand Beer Awards at Auckland's Hilton Hotel featured 700+ entries from local breweries, setting a record for both quantity and quality. Three Boys Brewery from Christchurch won Overall Champion Brewing Company, while McLeod's Brewery's India Pale Ale, Tropical Cyclone, earned Champion New Zealand Beer. The event recognized a 14% increase in medal success rate with 77% of entries receiving awards.