THE CHAMPIONS
It takes something very special to become a GABS Hottest 100 Champion. Have a look into this small select group of previous year's winners who have shaped the craft beer landscape in New Zealand.
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Every year, beer lovers across the country cast their votes for the most popular craft beers of the past 12 months. Whether it was a one-off keg you discovered at your local pub or the trusty favourite you grab from the bottle shop every week, we want to know your top drops.
Celebrate the incredible creativity of the craft beer community by voting for your Top 5 beers. Voting is open from 8 December to 18 January 2026, with results counted and revealed at countdown parties nationwide on Saturday 31 January 2026.
Don’t miss your chance to show your favourite brew some love in this year’s GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer Poll!
It takes something very special to become a GABS Hottest 100 Champion. Have a look into this small select group of previous year's winners who have shaped the craft beer landscape in New Zealand.
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