Tenby’s Harbwr Brewery toasted to success at the Wales Indie Beer Awards held in Swansea last night.

In the Cask Speciality Amber to Dark Beer category, Harbwr Brewery was crowned the champion, with its Trawler’s Dread beer awarded a ‘Gold’.

They were also named champion in the Keg Pale Ale (4.5% to 5.5%) category, with Viking Saga awarded a ‘Gold’.

Rob Luly, brewing operator at Tenby Harbwr Brewery collecting the accolades.
Rob Luly, brewing operator at Tenby Harbwr Brewery collecting the accolades. (IBA Wales)

In the Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%) category, Harbwr Brewery took a ‘Silver’ for its Pia Whanga ale.

The business scooped a ‘Bronze’ award too for its Rocky Bottom in the Keg Premium Lager (4.5% to 6.4%) category.

Rob Luly, brewing operator at Harbwr Brewery was on hand to collect the accolades.

Tenby Harbwr Brewery was also named champion in the Keg Pale Ale (4.5% to 5.5%) category, with Viking Saga awarded a ‘Gold’.
Tenby Harbwr Brewery was also named champion in the Keg Pale Ale (4.5% to 5.5%) category, with Viking Saga awarded a ‘Gold’. (Tenby Harbwr Brewery)

Based on Sergeant’s Lane, Harbwr Brewery is a craft brewery and taproom, brewing a range of ales just above the historic and picturesque Tenby Harbour.

The judging of the awards took place at Indie Beer Fest Wales in Swansea on Thursday, November 12, where all of the award-winning beers will be available today and over the weekend.

The judging of the awards took place at Indie Beer Fest Wales in Swansea on Thursday, November 12,
The judging of the awards took place at Indie Beer Fest Wales in Swansea on Thursday, November 12 (IBA Wales)

"This year's winners perfectly showcase why the independent brewing scene in Wales is so exciting right now, where you can get international and specialist styles brewed to World-class standards, but where Welsh brewing heritage and traditonal beer styles are also being championed,” said Neil Walker, of the Indie Beer Awards.

Brains Brewery were named Gold Champions in the cask beer awards with their famous 'Reverend James' Best Bitter, with Tiny Rebel taking home the Gold and Silver spots in the Overall category of the seperate Keg Beer competition with 'Captain Insano', an American-style Double IPA, and 'Joga Bonita', a speciality flavoured beer.

Based on Sergeant’s Lane, Harbwr Brewery is a craft brewery and taproom, brewing a range of ales just above the historic and picturesque Tenby Harbour.
Based on Sergeant’s Lane, Harbwr Brewery is a craft brewery and taproom, brewing a range of ales just above the historic and picturesque Tenby Harbour. (Harbwr Brewery)

“Huge congratulations to all of this year's winners in what was a hygely impressive judging,” added Neil.

For more information about the Indie Beer Fest Wales visit: https://indiebeerwales.co.uk