22-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scots brewery claims top prize at prestigious beer competition
It has become one of the most respected beer competitions in the world and is based on quality, value and packaging, which all influence consumer buying decisions.
A panel of some of the most influential beer buyers, bar owners and industry experts from around the world judged beers from more than 20 countries.
Ian Kennedy, Head of Production for Edinburgh's Cold Town Beer, said: 'We're absolutely thrilled. We've spent the last seven years building a range we're truly proud of, and it's incredibly exciting to see Cold Town getting national recognition.
'This beer is something special. It's a celebration of everything we've been working toward, and a real moment for our team to put Cold Town firmly on the map.'
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The beer is taken from Cold Town Beer's Topic Thunder Stound, which took home a gold medal at last year's competition.
The Edinburgh brewery believed they had a special beer on their hands and filled a Speyside whisky cask with 400 litres of Topic Thunder and left it to mature.
A year later, they emptied the cask for a limited run of 875 cans, which has now won the Beer of the Year – United Kingdom category.
Euan Bain, Director at Cold Town Beer, added: 'From day one, we set out to create beers that were full of character and brewed with care—and our Barrel Aged Stout is the perfect example of that ethos.
'Maturing it in Speyside whisky casks was a passion project for the team, and the result has exceeded all our expectations. To see it recognised as Beer of the Year – United Kingdom is a huge honour and a testament to the dedication of everyone at Cold Town.'
