A Burton-brewed pale ale has received international acclaim after being award a silver ranking in the World Beer Awards 2017.
The Marston's beer 61 Deep is named after the 61 metres depth of the well at the Burton brewery, in Shobnall Road, where the water comes from to create ale. The brewer also landed other top honours at the awards.
The taste of the ale was described as: "Light maltiness and delicate floral hops on the nose; medium bodied with biscuity maltiness, fruity citrus and a bitter finish; American-style pale ales have a brighter and more colourful hop character. Generally 4.5 per cent alcohol by volume," during the judging.
It has been suggested the 'refreshing, crisp and tropical drink' can be drunk with spicy chilli, Mexican foods and fruity desserts like lemon torte by brewers, says Marston's.
The awards ceremony is one of the highlights of the beer awards calendar and was held in London on Thursday, August 10.
Ales that were nominated for the awards were judged on a range of features from their design and packaging to appearance and taste.
The judges then awarded the drinks either gold, silver or bronze in each of the rated categories, which then gave the beverage an overall rating.
The silver award handed to 61 Deep was just one prize on a list of eight handed to Marston's Brewery. Different drinks entered by Marston's received eight gold, silver or bronze ratings in the categories, but 61 Deep came out on top with an overall silver rating.
Jo Wyke, the marketing manager at Marston's said this award showed that the ale was among the best in the world.
She said: "This is a fantastic result for Burton; 61 Deep is a well-loved and well-respected beer and continues to gain new drinkers following its re-branding.
"It was up against some of the strongest international beers in the market so is a real credit to the brewers. A great success story all-round."
All about Marston's
Wherever you go across the country, chances are you will find a Marston’s, with amber ale Pedigree being among the best known.
Marston’s has become a firm staple of the British food, drink and accommodation business, with around 1,700 pubs and restaurants across England and Wales, a number of breweries and more than 40 inns.
Ten different beers are brewed in the Burton brewery; Old Empire IPA, EPA, Saddle Tank, Pearl Jet stout, Idle Dole amber ale, Power of three pale ale, Bloody Doors Off blood orange pale ale, Christmas Everyday session IPA, Pedigree amber ale and of course, the now internationally acclaimed, 61 Deep pale ale.
Pedigree
Pedigree, the 4.5 per cent ABV has been credited as having a biscuit, malty, spicy hop taste perfect to be drank while eating darker meats, pork pies, sausage and mash, steak pie and Sunday roasts.
EPA
Meaning English pale ale, EPA is a crisp, refreshing and hoppy beverage which is around 3.6 per cent ABV. Marston's recommends EPA to be consumed when eating roasted lemon chicken, risotto or smoked salmon.
Saddle Tank
This curiously named beer is one of Marston's oldest and comes with a malty, biscuit taste. It was named after the train that used to bring the hops and malts into the brewery. It has an ABV percentage of 3.8 per cent, and matches well with hard cheese, fish and chips and gammon.
Pearl Jet
A firm nod to classic English stouts, with a taste of chocolate, coffee and sweet treacle flavours. With an alcohol percentage of 4.1 per cent, and has been recommended to be drank while eating shellfish, game meat or rich fruit cake.
Old Empire
Old Empire is a perfect easy-drinking IPA, and is an authentic recreation of the beer that was drunk throughout the empire. Combines goldings, fuggles and American cascade hops to deliver a crisp, citrus aroma with a balanced bittersweet finish. IT has an alcohol percentage of 5.7 per cent and matches food like tandoori curries, garlic chicken and mature cheddar based dishes.
