Top 25 Recipe Pairings | New World Beer & Cider Awards 2025
Whip up these delicious dish recipes to complement the flavour profiles of each winner from the 2025 New World Beer & Cider Awards!
SUPREME WINNER: 3D IPA Isthmus Brewing IPA Pair this smooth, rich, hoppy champion beer with our Mexican Fried Chicken Burgers. |
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Pernicious Weed Garage Project IPA Powerful notes of diesel, passionfruit and sauvignon blanc balance perfectly with our tender, juicy Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks. |
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Thunderbird Bright IPA Parrotdog IPA This mellow, hoppy, sweet easy-drinker brings these Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns to another level. |
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Blue Sky McLeod’s APA Summer sorted! Pair the Blue Sky with our Mexican Steak Salad with Summer Corn and Hot Honey Dressing. |
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Hallertau #2 Hallertau Pale Ale Zesty lemon hops and a rich malty base complements the punchy flavours of our Fresh Fennel, Salami and Chilli Pizza. |
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Limited Release 24 – Coconut Hazy IPA Parrotdog Hazy IPA Marry tropical fruit hop flavours and creamy coconut with our Thai Fish and Prawn Laksa. |
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Remarks Altitude Brewing Hazy IPA Full noise hops and bursts of fruity flavour balance beautifully with our Whipped Goat's Cheese and Herb Flatbreads. |
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Haze of Glory Good George Hazy IPA Sweet fruit and citrus notes, a malty backbone and bitter finish make this hazy the ideal companion for our Sticky Tamarind and Maple Syrup Glazed Pork Ribs. |
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Hoppy Haze Martinborough Brewery Hazy IPA Our Mexican Fish Tacos with Avocado and Jalapeño Sauce are an excellent match for this third-time Top 25 winner. |
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Beat Street Urbanaut Hazy IPA This light-bodied yet flavoursome hazy isperfect for our Smoky Pork, Avocado and Slaw Burgers with Chilli Jam. |  |
Copacabana Urbanaut Brut IPA The ideal summer's day IPA, according to judges, is a natural match with our 'summer on a platter' Barbecue Tex Mex Salmon. |
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Helles Lager Mad Whale Brewing Lager The lemon-lime hop character of the Helles Lager makes for a delicious pairing with our Barbecued Scallops with Miso Dressing. |  |
Tiger Lager Beer Tiger Lager This clean, well-balanced lager is ideal for balancing the 'kick' of our Pan-fried Fish with Green Chilli Sauce. |
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Judas Sheep Heaven’s Brewery Dark Lager Our Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Herb and Caper Gremolata enhances the roasty, smoky notes of this unique dark lager. |  |
The G.O.A.T Sprig + Fern Doppelbock Our decadent Mushroom Gnocchi with Brie is brought to another level by this rich, smooth, malty lager. |
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Black Sands Pilsner Black Sands Pilsner This zingy, herbaceous beer is an excellent companion for our Dahi Puri. You'll definitely want more of both! |  |
Primate Pilsner Lakeman Brewing Pilsner Our Steak Tacos with Charred Pineapple Salsa sing with the bright hops and fruity finish of this 3-time Top 25 pilsner. |
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Bounty Hunter Chocolate & Coconut Porter Panhead Porter The sophisticated, smooth, creamy flavours of this Porter cut through the intensity of our Loaded Beef Burgers. |  |
Classic Apple Peckham's Cidery & Orchard Cider Aromas of dried apricots, honey and subtle spice in this cider are taken up a notch when paired with our Baked Camembert with Thyme and Fig Preserves. |  |
Old School Alcoholic Lemonade Good George Brewed alcoholic Lemonade Summer evenings on the deck just got even better! The Old School Lemonade paired with our Popcorn Cauliflower is an absolute crowd pleaser. |
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Spicy Pickle Beer Garage Project Sour These crowd favourite Reuben Sliders complement this spiced up sour while still allowing the chilli to take centre stage. |  |
Far North Chili Pils McLeod’s Chili Pilsner Creamy cheeses and fresh zucchini perfectly round off the heat in the Chili Pilsner and our Zucchini, Mozzarella, Lemon and Chilli Pizzas. |  |
Lush Three Sisters Sour This thick, sweet, smoothie-like beer cuts nicely through the saltiness of our Goat Cheese Croquettes with Honey and Toasted Almonds. |
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All Day Hazy Bach Brewing Non-alcoholic Hazy IPA This refreshing, balanced, easy-drinking beer is the ideal partner for our vibrant, aromatic Lemongrass and Ginger Green Chicken Curry. |  |
Apple Zero Peckham's Cidery & Orchard Non-alcoholic Cider Caramelised apple notes and the rich texture of this cider cut through the on-the-nose heat of our Jalapeño Popper Garlic Bread. |  |
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