Justin Hawke named British Guild of Beer Writers’ ‘Brewer of the Year 2017’
Justin Hawke, Head Brewer at Moor Beer Co in Bristol, was last night named the British Guild of Beer Writers’ ‘Brewer of the Year 2017’.
SIBA Chief Executive Mike Benner attended the annual awards dinner in London and had this to say on Justin’s win,
“On behalf of SIBA I would like to offer huge congratulations to SIBA Vice Chairman Justin Hawke on winning the British Guild of Beer Writers ‘Brewer of the Year’ Award. Judges commented that Moor Beer Co expertly tow that tricky line between brewing both traditional and more challenging beers, and it is that dexterity which has surely made them a hit with beer drinkers across the UK. I can think of no more worthy winner of this prestigious award.”
Full Winners List
Brewer of the Year: Justin Hawke, Moor Beer
NEW AWARD: Guild Award for Best Citizen Beer Communicator
Winner: Oli Haydon
Highly Commended: Matthew Hickman
There’s A Beer For That Award for Best Beer Broadcaster
Winner: Lucy Stevenson and Louise Mulroy
Silver Award: Jane Peyton
Guild Award for Best Young Beer Writer of the Year
Winner: James Beeson
Silver Award: Joe Tindall
St Austell Brewery Award for Best Beer & Travel Writer
Winner: Stephen Beaumont & Tim Webb
Silver Award: Chris Elston
Guild Award for Best Beer Writer – Corporate Communications
Winner: Carlsberg UK
Maltsmiths Brewery Award for Best Beer Communicator – Online
Winner: Emma Inch
Silver Award: Jonny Garrett
Fuller’s London Pride Award for Best Beer Writer – Trade Media
Winner: Susanna Forbes
Silver Award: Adrian Tierney-Jones
Adnams Award for Best Beer Writer – Regional Media
Winner: Simon Jenkins
Silver Award: Alastair Gilmour
Shepherd Neame Award for Best Beer Writer – National Media
Winner: Adrian Tierney-Jones
Silver Award: Will Hawkes
The Michael Jackson Gold Tankard for Beer Writer of the Year 2017: Adrian Tierney-Jones
