We need to have a serious chat. About feelings. Specifically, the feelings of your beer.

Have you ever stopped to think about the pressure a can of XPA is under? From the moment it gets sealed in that tin, it’s under the weight expectation from every side. It has to be cool. It has to be bubbly. It has to keep that smile plastered on its face while maintaining optimal deliciousness.

Ever see that moisture running down the side of a cold tin? That’s not just condensation, legends. That’s sweat. He’s sweating bullets just trying to impress you.

Well, we think it’s time to tell that beer: you are enough. More than enough. You’re great! 

It’s time to stand up for beer.

This GABS Hottest 100 season, we aren’t just asking for a vote for us. We’re asking you to celebrate the hard-working tinnie. It’s been there for you at weddings, grand finals and Tuesday arvo debriefs. Now, it’s time for you to be there for it.

Make beer’s dreams come true. Validate XPA’s existence. Vote in the GABS Hottest 100, voting closes soon, Jan 11.

VOTE HERE >

WATCH THE COUNTDOWN AT THE TAPPY

Once you’ve done your civic duty, come celebrate the results with us.

We’ll be hosting a massive GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer Countdown Party right here at the Balter Taproom on Saturday, January 24th 2026.

We’ll be blasting the countdown live, giving away plenty of gear every hour, running raffles, live music and generally carrying on like pork chops. It’s always a cracker of a day, and we’d love to share a few tins with the locals who got us here.

Make sure you sign up to our Locals List and give our @baltertaproom socials a follow to stay in the loop.

Hope to see you there,

With enjoyment, The Balter Team