Grain Brewery has taken home the overall gold at the SIBA East Independent Beer Awards with Slate, its 6% ABV traditional porter.
Grain Brewery’s Paul Grainger (centre) accepts the award from Andy Cox (left), of Rankins Bros and Son, and Buster Grant, of SIBA
Slate has a subtle sweet smokiness and a dry finish, which impressed the judges. All of the category winners will now go on to battle it out at the national finals in Liverpool next year.
The awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), were held at Elgood’s Brewery, in Wisbech, prior to its beer festival. The competition is judged by brewers and beer experts.
“All the brewers do a fantastic job, and what a great day to be here — really proud to represent Grain at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards,” said Paul Grainger, of Grain Brewery.
“Slate’s a great porter, one of our most popular beers, particularly with fans of darker beers. It’s available all year round in cask and keg and is one of our top sellers.
“Looking forward to seeing how it performs in Liverpool next year at the national finals!”
Buster Grant, of SIBA’s competitions team, said: “The Elgood’s beer festival is one of the best in the East, and the quality of beers on display at the awards was truly superb.
“Huge congratulations to Grain Brewery for taking home the overall champion cask beer, and to all of the other winners across the categories in what was a very hard-fought competition.”
