Three St Austell Brewery beers have won gold medals at this year’s International Beer Challenge. The company was awarded seven accolades in total.
The list includes a gold in the lager category for one of the brewery’s most popular flagship brands, korev lager (4.8% ABV). Big Job double IPA and Proper Black IPA were also awarded gold.
St Austell, established in 1851, went on to win a further four awards. Divine Intervention Abbey Quadrupel (13% ABV) and Lansdown West Coast IPA, brewed by Bath Ales — which the company acquired in 2016 — took home silver. Belgian inspired brews Cardinal Syn (7.8% ABV) and Bad Habit (8.2% ABV), were both awarded bronze.
Andrew Turner, managing director of St Austell Brewery’s beer and brands, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded seven medals this year, including three golds.
“It’s always an honour to be recognised internationally and is testament to the dedication, passion, and talent of our brewing teams in Cornwall and Bath. We are so proud of the great work that they do, which continues to build on our reputation for innovation and quality here in the South West.
“It’s particularly special to have received a gold award for korev, after significantly investing in the brand this year. In such a competitive category, with some big international brands, we are very proud that our Cornwall inspired lager was recognised and that we can play a part in putting our home county on the map.”
