THIS AWARD RECOGNISES WHO SERVES THE BEST BEER ON TAP.
Please note: The judging process will consist of:
50% site inspection of back of house areas and cool rooms, and;
50% anonymous site inspection.
THE BEST DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY WILL BE ASSESSED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING JUDGING AND CRITERIA:
CELLAR/KEG ROOM AND BEER SYSTEM
CLEANLINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- The outlet must comply to AS5034 (Installation and Use of Inert Gases for Beverage Dispensing)
- Cool room cleanliness
- Keg coupler, cellar boy or maintenance staff, beer lines and tap cleanliness/ functionality
- Keg freshness, stock rotation and stored correctly
GLASS MANAGEMENT
- Glass cleanliness
- Glass washer cleanliness and correct chemicals used
BEER PRESENTATION / STAFF AND SERVICE
- Pouring technique
- In glass appearance
- In glass temperature
- Appropriate head on beer
- True to taste (taste, aroma, texture)
- Ability to pour a diverse range of beers
- Knowledgeable of correct beer-pouring technique
- Handling of glassware
- Excellent customer service
- Responsible service and practices