Innis & Gunn Lager has clinched gold in what is referred to as the “Olympics of beer,” securing two prestigious awards at The World Beer Awards.
Its Lager Beer was honoured with a ‘Gold’ in both the Country and Taste Categories, while ‘The Original’ from Innis & Gunn achieved ‘Silver’ in the Taste category.
This esteemed competition attracted numerous brewers from around the world, with beers evaluated and awarded as ‘Gold Winner’, ‘Gold’, ‘Silver’, or ‘Bronze’.
Edinburgh-based Innis & Gunn stands out as the only Scottish brewery to win gold in this entire competition.Innis & Gunn Lager, celebrated for its zesty hops and naked golden oats, was among a select few Classic Pilsners globally to receive the top accolade.
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Additionally, Innis & Gunn surpassed notable brands such as Estrella Damm, Madri, Stella, Becks, Chang, and Heverlee, all of which received ‘Silver’.
Described as ‘crisp, zesty, and refreshing’, the Lager Beer is popular among patrons across the UK, mainland Europe, and North America, available in hundreds of pubs and over a thousand supermarkets.
Founded by Dougal Gunn Sharp in 2003, the award-winning Innis & Gunn brewery originated from his idea of brewing beer in whisky casks.
His ambition to introduce original beer and innovative concepts to the market led to the creation of a super-premium beer with a rich, smooth, and moreish flavour. Innis & Gunn Lager was launched in 2013 following requests from Scottish pubs for a premium Scottish Lager.
“This is a very proud moment for our team, but this recognition only confirms what we’ve always known; our lager is the best in Scotland, and it can compete with any in the world”, said Dougal Gunn, brewer and founder.
“Everyone who tries our beer is a convert. And more and more people are trying our beer every day, so the potential is huge.
“I hope that drinkers feel a sense of pride that something homegrown in Scotland can win against the most well known Premium Lagers in the world.”
Currently, Innis & Gunn is hosting a month-long takeover at the Mound as part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
As the festival’s official beer partner, they are inviting visitors to experience a true taste of Scotland, featuring a fantastic array of local food and drink vendors, including Wanderers Kneaded Pizza, Mimi’s Bakehouse, Frank’s Backyard BBQ, and Edinburgh Gin.
The event also showcases live music and performances, with the Scottish trad music supergroup Manran kicking off an exciting programme that includes Fly Open Air DJ sets and speakeasy jazz sessions.
The World Beer Awards 2024 final judging was held in Norwich and also included winners in style and design categories.
Winners in the Scotland category were:
- Scotland Winner – Innis & Gunn Lager
- Scotland’s Gold winners – Innis & Gunn Lager. Paolozzi Lager
- Scotland’s Silver winner – Heverlee
- Scotland’s Bronze winner – Tennent’s Lager
Dougal added: “This has been an incredible month so far for Innis & Gunn, and we’re only halfway through.
“We look forward to welcoming thousands more Fringe-goers in the coming weeks to enjoy what is the Best in Scotland.”
The full list of winners can be found here.
