Six String Brewing Co of Erina has taken out the highly contested Champion Pale Ale category at the Independent Beer Awards with its Tropical Pale Ale (TPA).
Owner Chris Benson said the company was extremely proud of the achievement.
“TPA was up against some amazing beers so to come away with the win is huge,” he said.
“Our brewery team (members) work hard day to day to ensure we are putting out high quality beers and are pretty chuffed to have this recognition.”
The awards are run by the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), the national industry body for the independent brewing industry, and are dedicated to showcasing and celebrating independent breweries across the country – small, local family-owned and run businesses like Six String Brewing Co.
They are judged by leading experts in the brewing community, including brewers, sensory experts, suppliers, consultants and writers.
This year saw 1,458 entries from 207 breweries nationwide.
“As a locally owned independent brewery we are extremely proud,” Benson said.
“TPA was brewed specifically to suit the Central Coast lifestyle; easy drinking, thirst quenching beer brewed on the Coast FOR the Coast.”
Benson said with an ever growing number of beer-lovers who seek to support independent breweries, the Indie awards help consumers choose quality beer, while supporting their local industry.
The Pale Ale category was the most highly contended category this year, with 269 beers entered, followed by Lagers with 201 entries.
Six String came away with 13 awards in total across both Draught and Packaged entries, with TPA receiving Gold in both.
The company’s 12 per cent Triple Dark Red IPA took Gold in the category of Strong Beer.
Coastie Lager, Pale Ale, On Tour Mid, Gothic Imperial Stout and Quadruple Dark Red IPA all received Silver and Shreddin’ IPA received Bronze.
Customers looking to purchase the award-winning products can visit Six String Brewing Co at Erina, find the brews online or head to the local and ask for a Six String beer.
Source:
Media release, Oct 18
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