Greene King Brewery is celebrating multiple wins at the World Beer Awards, including country winner and a gold award in the Session IPA category with Prior Life.
The brewer secured seven awards across its portfolio, with its Belhaven Brewery and Old Speckled Hen brands also scooping honours.
Securing top results in England’s session IPA category, Prior Life is a 3.4% ABV easy drinking all-day IPA, with mellow tropical notes and a citrus aroma. Launched earlier this year, it is a tribute to the original Bury St Edmunds master brewers, the Benedictine monks, whose ghosts are said to still walk the brewery’s hometown abbey today.
In 2022, Greene King launched its craft portfolio, including Level Head, a session IPA, designed for the modern-day drinker. The beer has also secured bronze in the session IPA category.
Following the brand’s success at the Great Taste Awards last week, Old Speckled Hen has gone on to secure a further two silver awards this week, for the flagship beer itself and also Old Crafty Hen, a 6.5% ABV strong ale. Belhaven Brewery secured bronze World Beer Awards for both Best and Black.
“We are thrilled to have received such impressive results for our beers this year with such a prestigious body,” said Matt Starbuck, managing director of brewing and brands at Greene King.
“Greene King and Belhaven are passionate about making great beers, and these results are a testament to our brewers and teams that work hard to create the portfolio that we have.
“We are incredibly proud of our beers, and we continue to invest and develop in all areas of our portfolio, providing consumers with a wide range of quality styles and flavours to enjoy.”
