KING OF THE CASTLE

A Lostwithiel-based microbrewery won a Gold Medal in the National Independent Beer Awards 2023.

Castle Brewery took the accolade for its ‘A New Season’, a modern Belgian style Saison beer, in the Bottle and Can Belgian, French & Abbey Ale category.

It is the first beer released by new owner and head brewer, Simon Court, following his acquisition of the brewery in June 2022. He said: “Taking the leap to follow my passion for crafting beer, focusing on styles close to my heart had been something I had only dreamed of until last year.

“To win this National Award has surpassed my expectations and is something that hasn’t sunk in, and I doubt it ever will.”