Galbraith's Wins 2 Golds at International Brewery Awards

KEITH GALBRAITH CELEBRATES “PEAK OF 40 YEAR CAREER”

As Galbraith’s becomes the only brewery in the world, to win two Gold Medals at the 2017 ‘International Brewing Awards’ - held in England.

Galbraith’s are pleased to announce that they have received a Gold Medal in the ‘Lager Class’, for the Galbraith’s Bohemian Pilsner, and a Gold Medal in the ‘Strong Dark Beer Class’, for their Galbraith’s Rurik Stout, at the 2017 International Brewing Awards.

Galbraith’s are also extremely proud to state, that at this year’s awards, Galbraith’s were the only New Zealand Brewery to be awarded a Gold Medal, and the only brewery in the world, to win 2 Gold Medals in this year’s competition.

The International Brewing Awards celebrate a long and successful history, dating back to 1888. The award show is often referred to as 'The Oscars of the Brewing Industry', and with good reason.

The 2017 competition was held in Burton-on-Trent in the United Kingdom, between the 7th - 9th March. Covering 9 Beer categories, in 34 classes, 45 judges assessed more than 1100 beers and ciders, from 21 countries.

In each class, only 1 Gold, Silver and Bronze are awarded, making winning, even more special and prestigious.

The 45 judges are all experienced, working professional brewers, and therefore have a complete understanding of all the processes involved in brewing. To stand out from the crowd with such a tough and knowledgeable judging panel, adds to the prestigious reputation, and regard, already given to this the longest running beer competition, and the accolades that are achieved.

Keith Galbraith had this to say about the recent two awards and the beers that won them:

“This is huge for us, and for New Zealand craft beer in general. To be acknowledged by a group of your peers that your ale and lager is of world standard is the peak of my 40 year career. At Galbraith’s, we make beers for ourselves first and foremost, and ask customers to share our vision. We do not produce beer to “fit” into the categories that many beer competitions impose on entries. We find this limiting, as most beers begin to taste the same given the tight parameters. The beers that performed so well in this competition, have been thrown out of other comps, in spite of their quality, because they didn’t conform. We embrace nonconformity, as it lets us express ourselves in the best possible way."

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