Five Kingdoms’ Dark Storm stout (6.9% ABV) has been named Champion Bottled Beer of Britain by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
The winner was announced at an event at The Bohemia, in North Finchley, London.
Five Kingdoms, a small brewing team based out of the Isle of Whithorn, Scotland, started in 2015 as a hobby and passion project between Alastair Scoular, owner of the local pub and restaurant The Steam Packet Inn, and head chef Brendon Dennett.
“The brewery team were thrilled to have won this award for the whole of the UK,” said Alastair. “We are a tiny brewery from a remote corner of Scotland, so to win an award at this level is incredible, great recognition for years of hard work.
“It is also fantastic publicity for our local CAMRA branch, who have been incredibly supportive since we started brewing.”
Judge Alex Lines said: “Judges commented on the enticing chocolate aroma, the notes of coffee, liquorice, and chocolate on the palate and dry finish. The panel was also impressed by its drinkability, despite its strength.”
Lacons’ Audit, an 8% ABV barley wine, scooped the silver award, while bronze went to Milk Stout by the Incredible Brewing Co.
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