8 August 2011
While the world looks forward to the London Olympics, McLaren Vale Beer Company has won a gold medal of its own in London.
Its VALE/DRY has been awarded a Gold Medal at the 2011 International Beer Challenge – one of only two Australian brews to win gold.
Head Brewer Jeff Wright said the team was elated with the win: “We love Vale Dry, we know our fans appreciate it, and now to have a panel of international judges tasting over two days and then awarding it gold is very satisfying indeed,” Jeff said.
The International Beer Challenge has been held annually for the past 15 years with the judging panel made up of beer aficionados, drinks journalists and category experts. A total of 25 gold medals, 64 silvers and 127 bronzes were awarded globally.
VALE/DRY is now in the running to be judged the world’s best beer with trophy winners and the overall winner of the International Beer Challenge to be announced at an awards ceremony in London on September 12.
McLaren Vale Beer Company’s growing stable of beers now includes VALE/ALE, VALE/IPA and VALE/DRY with a fourth brew – VALE/DRK – set to be launched at its Willunga Brewery site next week.
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ISSUED BY: Please contact Michelle Prak, Hughes Public Relations. Phone (08) 8412 4100 or email michelle@hughespr.com.au
