Townshend crowned NZ’s Champion Brewery

MEDIA RELEASE

Townshend Brewery crowned New Zealand’s Champion Brewery

Nelson based Townshend Brewery has been named New Zealand’s Champion Brewery. The announcement was made at the 2014 Brewers’ Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards held last Thursday, 21 August, in Wellington.

Townshend beat stiff competition, with a record 670 beers from 84 breweries entered across 15 different categories this year. In total, 74 New Zealand breweries entered the awards.

Founder and brewer, Martin Townshend, said the award was the ‘icing on the cake’ in what’s been an excellent couple of years for the brewery.

“Being named New Zealand’s Champion Brewery is a massive accolade. It seems like only yesterday that I created my first brew in the shed.”

“Like most things in life, the secret to success is passion, hard work and dedication to the task. I still enjoy brewing now as much as I ever have and I think most brewers will tell you the same. That said, it’s huge to be recognised and this award is the best poss

…