A BREWERY in Malmesbury has raised its glass to an impressive accolade received at the region’s biggest annual food and drink awards.
Flying Monk Brewery’s Elmers beer picked up the Highly Commended award in the fiercely contested beer category of the Taste of the West Product Awards 2016.
The awards, which are now in their 25th year, acknowledge quality businesses across food and drink production, hospitality and food retail.
Kevin Newbould, managing director of Flying Monk Brewery, said: “It’s fantastic to receive such a prestigious award, especially given the stiff competition.
A lot of love went in to Elmers, it was the first beer we ever launched and remains a sure fire favourite, so we’re thrilled to receive ‘Highly Commended.’”
The 3.8 per cent pale bitter, brewed with Maris Otter malt, hopped with East Kent Goldings and Nelson Sauvignon was named after Malmesbury’s own legendary Flying Monk who launched himself off the Abbey in early eleventh century.
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