Entries for the annual Australian International Beer Awards close this Friday, 21 January 2011 and organisers are encouraging breweries from across the globe to enter this year’s competition.

As the largest showcase of beer and brewing excellence in the Asia Pacific region, the truly international AIBA received more than 1,170 entries from around the world and awarded 11 of its 15 Champion Trophies to international breweries in 2010.

The 2010 Awards received 674 Australian and 495 international entries and looks to expand its international reach in 2011.