Moon Gazer Ales awarded at Society of Independent Brewers

Moon Gazer Ales, based in Hindringham, won the awards at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Eastern region awards, held in Leigh-on-Sea.

It won the silver medal in each of three beer categories with its beers Skidaddler (stout category), Dewhopper (lager category) and Snowshoe (red ale category) all receiving a nod.

The beers were entered in the regional competition for keg-dispensed beers and were judged against other beverages from seven counties across the eastern region. More than 50 brewers, beer sommeliers and industry experts attended the awards.

David Holliday, co-founder, and brewer at Moon Gazer Ales (Image: Archant)

David Holliday, co-founder, and brewer at Moon Gazer Ales, was delighted with the triple accolade: “It’s also a testament to how Moon Gazer cask beers can transfer excellently into keg – by way of us now using Key Kegs – which are effectively produced in the same way as cask beer but are dispensed on a pubs’ keg line, which has opened up a whole new audience to our beers.

“Dewhopper, which once again received an award in the lager category is particularly pleasing as we genuinely believe it to be the most awarded lager in East Anglia – now numbering over a dozen awards in recent years.”

“To be awarded three silvers against such a strong lineup of top brewers was amazing. We take great pride in our craft beers, and just love the fact that we can fly the flag for Norfolk – our home county of which we are so proud”.

David Holliday, co-founder, and brewer at Moon Gazer Ales is also nominated for the Community Award for his work for charity and raising awareness of testicular cancer (Image: Newsquest 2022)

The brewery will now be heading to the National SIBA Awards in Liverpool where its Cheeky Jack IPA is in the national final. Mr Holliday is also nominated for the Community Award for his charity work and raising awareness of testicular cancer.