A Woodchester-based brewery is toasting success after coming out on top at the Tewkesbury CAMRA Winter Ales Festival.
Run by Richard and Charlotte Taylor, The Fresh Standard Brewery took part in the festival, known for showcasing some of the finest winter beers in the region, saw a range of exceptional ales go head-to-head in a rigorous blind tasting process.
The Fresh Standard’s Anniversary Export Porter stood out for its bold flavours, rich malt character, and expertly balanced depth, securing it the top honour.
Head brewer Mr Taylor said: “Tewkesbury Winter Ales Festival is always the highlight of the year for us, and it’s particularly nice for them to recognise a beer of ours like this.”
Anthony Hill, Chair of Stroud CAMRA, also praised the win: “On the Friday I was made aware that one of our breweries, The Fresh Standard Brew Co, may win an award. Moving to the judges table it became apparent that Fresh Standard had done far more than scooped an award but taken top spot beating off some real heavyweight competition from twelve other County brewers. We look forward to trying more Fresh Standard beers at local hostelries around Stroud and at the brewery Tap Room through 2025.”
The Fresh Standard will be reopening its taproom on Friday, 1st March for its Re-Awakening event.
The evening will feature Smoke Tin Kitchen, serving a delicious Greek-inspired menu from 5pm, and live music from Stroud band Albino Tarantino, taking the stage from 8pm.
Beer lovers can also look forward to an exclusive pour of The Fresh Standard’s 2024 Barrel Aged Porter, alongside a selection of their best brews. Additionally, they’ll be pouring Running Man, a standout beer from fellow local brewery, Mills Brewing.
