27/07/11……Local brewer scoops ‘Gold Star’ hat trick
THERE must be something in the local water, because following closely at the heels of Oxfordshire Ales’ two medals in the British Bottlers Institute Awards 2011, Chiltern Brewery, just over the border from Thame in Terrick, has scooped a hat-trick of Gold Star Awards at the 2011 Great Taste Awards.
The family run independent brewery, which is the oldest in Buckinghamshire and the Chiltern Hills, has been presented with coveted one-star Gold Great Taste Awards for three of its bottled real ales ? Three Hundred?s Old Ale, Lord-Lieutenant?s Porter and Bodger?s Barley Wine.
Founded 31 years ago by Richard and Lesley Jenkinson, the brewery, and their pub in Aylesbury, The Farmers? Bar, are now run by their two sons George and Tom. Their range of high quality draught and bottled ales includes seasonal and limited edition beers which demonstrate innovation, tradition and the expertise of an artisan producer. Their brewery shop also stocks a fantastic range of chandlery including English wines, ciders and liqueurs; jams, honeys, award winning chutney, mustard, biscuits, chocolate, sausages, bread and cheese many made locally and using the Brewery?s beer as an ingredient.
Tom Jenkinson, Head Brewer, said: ?We are delighted with this award. Winning three Great Taste Awards in one year recognizes the consistency and hard work of the brewing team and dedication that goes into producing fine English ales. Since starting the brewery in 1980 the ethos has been to produce consistent ales of the highest quality using age-old artisan methods and natural, wholesome British ingredients. Our beers are brewed with care and expertise to ensure great taste and satisfaction in every glass.?
The Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, are now in their 18th year and going from strength to strength. 7481 products were entered from 1600 companies for the 2011 Great Taste Awards. It took 350 experts 34 days to blind taste all the entries and decide which entries would achieve the awards.
The Great Taste Awards judging standards are the most rigorous in the UK. Bob Farrand, Chairman for The Great Taste Awards, said: ?Winning Gold in the country?s largest and most respected independent food accreditation scheme is a massive pat on the back for any producer – independent proof their products are of the highest quality.?
OXFORDSHIRE ALES
Oxfordshire Ales, craft brewery in Marsh Gibbon, have won two medals in the British Bottlers Institute Awards 2011, an award scheme that is judged by blind tasting by a number of industry experts.
Be proud of Pride!
The multi award-winning Golden Ale, Pride of Oxford has added a further Gold Medal to the brewery trophy cabinet. Pride is traditionally brewed to appeal to the younger drinker as a thirst-quenching alternative to lager. It gives a biscuity, fruity character and vibrant juicy refreshment.
An ale for your finest hour!
Churchill, the brewery?s new India Pale Ale has won a Silver Medal. Brewed in association with Churchill Heritage the ale is a tribute to one of the World?s greatest statesmen, political thinkers and orators. The IPA style has historical associations with India, where Sir Winston spent many formative and inspirational years as a young army officer. Churchill IPA is brewed with natural mineral water from Blenheim Palace ? Sir Winston?s birthplace and gives a citrus-fruit malt, spicy hops and a moreish thirst-quenching edge.
Churchill also recently took its place as one of just 15 regional winners of this year?s Sainsbury?s Great British Beer Hunt. In the competition, Churchill will be one of eight ales on sale in stores for three weeks from September 7, 2011, and the ale that sell the greatest number of bottles will gain a national listing on the shelves of the supermarket giant.
