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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Innis & Gunn crowned at World Beer Awards as Scotland's best beers revealed
At the World Beer Awards, Innis & Gunn's Original won gold in Wood Aged and Lager Beer retained gold in Classic Pilsener Innis & Gunn has once again brought home top honours on the world stage, securing double gold at the World Beer Awards and retaining its title as Scotland's best for the second consecutive year. The World Beer Awards, an annual international competition judged by global beer experts, recognises the finest brews in each style and country. This year, Innis & Gunn's flagship Original claimed gold in the Wood Aged category, while Lager Beer maintained its crown in the Classic Pilsener category. Both beers were also named Country Winners for Scotland. Lager Beer, crafted with naked golden oats and zesty aromatic hops, is praised for its crisp, refreshing flavour and continues to outperform major international brands in blind tastings. The Original, first launched in 2003, remains the beer that put Innis & Gunn on the map. Matured in hand-selected single malt whisky casks, it develops a smooth, rich character with layered notes of vanilla, toffee, citrus and subtle oak, complemented by a honey-gold colour and velvety mouthfeel. Dougal Gunn Sharp, founder and master brewer, said: 'This is an immensely proud moment for the team, particularly seeing Lager Beer maintain back-to-back gold status. "World leading beer that could only come from Scotland. We've been making Original for over two decades and it continues to win awards and delight customers in Scotland and beyond. "This is the global benchmark for brewing excellence, and a real testament to the hard work and craft of the team. Scotland's brewing scene is world-class and these wins put Scottish beer firmly on the global map.' The Original is now a leading imported speciality beer, sold in more than 20 countries worldwide, with strong followings in Canada and Sweden. The World Beer Awards celebrate outstanding flavour, quality and innovation, with breweries from across Scotland and beyond competing in categories ranging from lagers to wood-aged and speciality beers. This latest recognition comes after a banner year for Innis & Gunn. The brewery transformed a site in Edinburgh into Stockbridge Social, an open-air food and drink destination on Raeburn Place, coinciding with the Fringe. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The venue, which opened last month on the former Neighbourhood Market site, has quickly become a festival hotspot. Innis & Gunn also returned with its popular pop-up, The Mound, showcasing Scottish talent during the Fringe. Beyond the festival scene, the brewery has strengthened its ties to Scottish culture, becoming headline partner of the Celtic Connections folk music festival in a landmark five-year deal. It continues to serve as official beer partner for major events including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. Full list of the World Beer Awards 2025 winners below: Gold – Country Winners Innis & Gunn – The Original (6.6%) — Wood Aged. Innis & Gunn – Lager Beer (4.6%) — Classic Pilsener. Paolozzi – Helles Lager (5.2%) — Helles/Münchner. Anti Establishment – Double Hazy IPA (7.2%) — Imperial/Double/DIPA. Tennents – Extra (9.0%) — Bock. Jackstaff – IPA (0.5%) — NO & LOW: IPA. Tennents – Light (3.4%) — Gluten-free. Silver Arran – Milestone Special Reserve (6.0%) — Wood Aged. Harviestoun Brewery – Schiehallion (4.8%) — Classic Pilsener. Bronze Arran – Dark (4.3%) — English Style Brown Ale. Tennents – Lager (4.0%) — Classic Pilsener. Untitled – IPA (5.5%) — English Style IPA. Harviestoun Brewery – Ochil Lager (4.0%) — Czech Style Pale. Freedom – 4.8% Organic Helles Lager (4.8%) — Helles/Münchner. Tennents – Gluten Free (5.0%) — Hoppy Pilsener. Tennents – 1885 (5.0%) — International Lager.
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Innis & Gunn named Scotland's best at World Beer Awards
The World Beer Awards are an annual global competition judged by international beer experts to crown the best brews in each style and country. The win marks another award for The Original, which has been winning awards for the past 22 years, and this year secured gold in the Wood Aged category. Lager Beer also retained its crown as gold winner in the Classic Pilsener category. Both beers topped the Scottish charts as Country Winners in their category. Full list of the World Beer Awards 2025 winners below: Gold – Country Winners Innis & Gunn – The Original (6.6%) — Wood Aged. Innis & Gunn – Lager Beer (4.6%) — Classic Pilsener. Paolozzi – Helles Lager (5.2%) — Helles/Münchner. Anti Establishment – Double Hazy IPA (7.2%) — Imperial/Double/DIPA. Tennents – Extra (9.0%) — Bock. Jackstaff – IPA (0.5%) — NO & LOW: IPA. Tennents – Light (3.4%) — Gluten-free. Silver Arran – Milestone Special Reserve (6.0%) — Wood Aged. Harviestoun Brewery – Schiehallion (4.8%) — Classic Pilsener. Bronze Arran – Dark (4.3%) — English Style Brown Ale. Tennents – Lager (4.0%) — Classic Pilsener. Untitled – IPA (5.5%) — English Style IPA. Harviestoun Brewery – Ochil Lager (4.0%) — Czech Style Pale. Freedom – 4.8% Organic Helles Lager (4.8%) — Helles/Münchner. Tennents – Gluten Free (5.0%) — Hoppy Pilsener. Tennents – 1885 (5.0%) — International Lager. Lager Beer, brewed with naked golden oats and zesty aromatic hops for a crisp, refreshing taste, continues to outperform major international brands in blind tastings. The Original, launched in 2003 and matured using oak for a smooth, rich flavour, is the beer that first put Innis & Gunn on the map. Dougal Gunn Sharp, founder and master brewer, said: 'This is an immensely proud moment for the team, particularly seeing Lager Beer maintain back-to-back gold status. World leading beer that could only come from Scotland. unique, we've been making Original for over two decades and it continues to win awards and delight customers in Scotland and beyond. READ MORE: 'A lad o' pairts who revelled in being of use': An obituary of George Reid 'This is the global benchmark for brewing excellence, and a real testament to the hard work and craft of the team. Scotland's brewing scene is world-class and these wins put Scottish beer firmly on the global map.' The World Beer Awards celebrate the best beers from around the globe, with entries judged for outstanding flavour, quality and innovation. Breweries from across Scotland and beyond compete in style categories ranging from lagers to speciality and wood-aged beers.
