2006 New Zealand Beer Awards

Entering 8 beers into the New Zealand Beer Awards for 2006, the Dux de Lux walked away with 6 coveted titles. Alpine Ale, a beer brewed at the onsite Dux de Lux Brewery in Queenstown was named Best New Zealand Draught for the second year running.

Alpine Ale 2006’ was awarded the Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy for Best New Zealand Draught

The Queenstown brewery’s Wakatipu Wheat brew was recognized with a bronze medal The onsite brewery in Christchurch won 4 awards this year:

Dux Lager - Best New Zealand Lager 2006,  Non Tom - Best Non or Low Alcohol Beer 2006, Bronze Award in Classic English Style Pale Ale Class for Nor’Wester, Bronze Award in English Style Mild Ale Class for Hereford Bitter

200 entries were entered into the awards that were held in Nelson in late April. The beers were judged by 7 international and national beer judges over two days. Brewer Sam Goff and Masterbrewer Dick Fife brew Alpine Ale and Wakatipu Wheat onsite at the Dux de Lux in the McNeills Cottage Brewery Queenstown. All Dux de Lux beers are brewed naturally and have no added sugars, no added flavourings and no antioxidants. Dick Fife, who has a background as a chef, is highly skilled in combining rich flavours and ingredients and carefully crafting them into beer.

The titles are yet another highlight for a small operation that is recognised around the world for its unique beer. The Dux de Lux has seven permanent brands of beer brewed on site and a range of seasonal beers available. The Dux de Lux motto remains the same . . . “the Natural Choice”.

	Dux Lager 4.0% a.b.v The lager of choice, naturally Clearing the trail dust from your throat, our award-winning Dux Lager slates the meanest thirst. Crisp, fresh and vibrant, this original Dux beer (on which our tradition of brewing was founded) is easy drinking and great with food - we call it our 'Sauv Blanc of Beers!' This classic golden lager combines citrus hop characters with a full body malt style enhanced by the refreshing clean crisp finish. Gold Medal Winner & Best Small Brewery Lager, Australian International Beer Awards 1998. New Zealand Beer awards in 2006 received Gold for Best New Zealand Lager
	Blue Duck Amber Lager 4.0% a.b.v A flighty little number Feeling a bit feathery round the beak?  Enjoy the refreshing taste of this smooth ale as it wings its way across your taste buds.  A delightful all malt amber draught with unique body and flavour. Silver Medal Winner, Australian International Beer Awards 1998, best Draft in show New Zealand International Beer Awards 2001.
	Hereford Bitter 4.0% a.b.v The bitter that tastes better Celebrate Oktoberfest every month of the year with this deep and dark Munich lager-style hearty, full malt strength beer.  Tantalise your tastebuds with the subtle aromatic dry hop character of this impressive award-winning brew. Gold Medal Winner, Australian International Beer Awards 1999. New Zealand Beer Awards 2006 received Bronze Medal in English Style Mild Ale Class.
	Ginger Tom 4.0% a.b.v Put a Tom in your tank This nimble feline pounces on your tastebuds to liven a lazy summer afternoon or warm a winter evening. Ginger, lemon and honey infused lager with old-fashioned style flavour.  Recommended dose: at least one immediately after lawn-mowing! Gold Medal Winner, New Zealand International Beer Awards 1999.
	Nor’Wester Ale 6.5% a.b.v The big thirst quencher As dry winds parch the plains, try our big taste beer - Grand Champion at the Australian International Beer Awards. This traditional strong ale combines a smooth English malt complexity with Pacific origin hops, crafted for a truly balanced flavour. Gold Medal Winner Australian International Beer Awards 1998, overall best beer in show Australian International Beer Awards 2003.
	Black Shag Stout 5.5% a.b.v Stout and staunch Everyone loves a shag! A rich full-bodied dark stout, with a gold medal under its wing. A nutty, toasty bouquet with a creamy, velvet texture.  Judged Gold Medal and Grand Champion Stout of the entire Australian International Beer Awards 1999.