CHAMPION BOTTLED BEER OF BRITAIN

What a week, we were at NEC Birmingham this week for the Great British Beer Festival. At the festival the finalists in Bottled beer and Cask beer of Britain are judged.

We knew we had a beer in the final 12, Monty’s Mischief, but we were over the moon, when it was announced we got the Silver medal. Mischief was one of our earlier beers first brewed in 2010 and developed by Pam. It’s been a staple beer in our portfolio. The judging process takes over a year and voted for by CAMRA members - the beer drinkers. The beer is a 5.0% golden ale, British style IPA lower in hoppiness. It sneaks up on you, hence the name!

In the image above Pam (right) is being presented the award by Christine Cryne (currently chair of London CAMRA and Master Tutor)

Monty's in Les Herbiers, France

Monty's Brewery headed out to Les Herbiers in France for a Christmas market weekend. Les Herbiers is twinned with Newtown, Powys. It was a great opportunity to showcase our beers and give people the opportunity to try them. We also took over some great wines on behalf of Montgomery Vineyard.