Entries have opened for the fourth annual Scottish Beer Awards, with breweries having until May 2 to decide which categories to complete in. There are seven business categories and 12 product classes.
To qualify for the taste competition, each brewer must enter at least one business category, with a written entry which explains the individuals behind the business and demonstrates how brewing businesses are developing their own strategies for success.
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at competition sponsor ALDI Scotland, said: “We are proud to continue championing the Scottish brewing industry. Our regular Scottish beer festivals strive to showcase the high-quality beers that are brewed in Scotland, and allow us to offer breweries from across the country the opportunity to secure significant retail listings.
“We are thrilled to continue our headline sponsorship of the Scottish Beer Awards as we celebrate our 25th anniversary in Scotland. We truly believe that the quality of beer produced in Scotland gets better each year, and we are confident in the continued growth of this sector.”
Last year, Edinburgh’s Stewart Brewing was presented with the ultimate award of the night, Scottish brewery of the year, after a phenomenal year of growth in turnover, exports and product development.
