Robinsons Brewery has picked up the award for champion winter beer of Britain at CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF).
The accolade follows on from Old Tom’s previous win as the silver overall champion winter beer at the GBBF Winter in February, and a diploma for excellence award from the British Bottlers’ Institute in 2022.
“We are absolutely delighted that Old Tom has been awarded gold in the champion winter beer of Britain,” said Sam Kennerley, brands and drinks manager at Robinsons Brewery.
“Old Tom has been a mainstay for Robinsons ever since it was first brewed over 124 years ago, a truly unique beer that continues to prove, year on year, that the classics never go out of style.
“The original strong ale has a distinctive deep port wine finish and has been a firm favourite worldwide since it was first brewed in 1899!”
The 124th anniversary will be celebrated on 1st November, dubbed Old Tom Day. Pubs and drinkers across the North West, Cumbria, and North Wales will come to together celebrate the beer as it returns to cask on the bar. It is available year round in bottle.
David Bremner, director of marketing at Robinsons Brewery, said: “Old Tom has always been a timeless classic ale. We are very proud to receive such a respectable award.
“It was truly heartwarming to witness the support from the community and we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone involved in making sure Old Tom still gets the recognition it deserves.”
