Old Dairy Brewery in Tenterden has received a prestigious award at the Winter Beer of Britain competition organised by Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
The brewery’s Snow Top beer was awarded gold in the Old Ale and Strong Mild category at the awards ceremony which took place in Derby on 17th February.
The competition aims to encourage more support of local brewers and encourages high standards throughout the beer and pub industry.
Cllr Clair Bell, portfolio holder for public interaction and borough presentation, said: “We are delighted to see one of our local breweries receiving national recognition and a prestigious award for their locally brewed Snow Top beer.
“This is an excellent achievement for Old Dairy Brewery and a wonderful example of the high quality local beverages that are produced right here in the borough.”
Visitors are welcome to visit the brewery’s shop and bar which is open Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, and on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm. Tours are also available and take approximately 1.5 hours, plus there’s a chance to sample some of the ales.
Old Dairy Brewery is nestled in the heart of Tenterden and looks over the picturesque Kentish countryside. The business is housed in two old World War II Nissen buildings next to the Kent & East Sussex Railway and is just a short walk from the main High Street.
It is one of many local breweries and vineyards featured in the council’s Tenterden area Wine Trail which was launched by Cllr Clair Bell at the 2015 National Tourism Symposium. The trail highlights Tenterden’s award-winning vineyards and allows people to explore and learn more about this beautiful part of the borough.
For more information or to book a tour around Old Dairy Brewery, visit their website at http://olddairybrewery.com/
To view and download a copy of the Tenterden Wine Trail, go to the Visit Ashford and Tenterden website at www.visitashfordandtenterden.co.uk
