Reece Hugill, owner of Ouseburn-based Donzoko Brewery, was named Young Brewer of the Year at the Brewers Choice Awards in London.
Reece was recognised alongside leading lights from across the industry at the sixth awards ceremony – which celebrated excellence across the UK beer industry, recognising individuals and organisations driving innovation, community and quality. The awards were judged by a panel with a wealth of expertise, drawn from across the beer community, with winners chosen across nine categories.
The winners were:
Brewery of the Year: Anspach & Hobday
New Brewery of the Year: Lost Cause Brewing Co
Brewer of the Year: Dan Gooderham, Adnams
Young Brewer of the Year: Reece Hugill, Donzoko
Beer of the Year: Faith, Northern Monk
New Beer of the Year: Strong Dark Mild, Thornbridge and Garrett Oliver
Branding of the Year: Wiper and True
Packaging Powerhouse: Emily Mappin
Diversity and Inclusivity Champion: Amélie Tassin
Sustainability Champion: Fell Brewery
Lifetime Achievement: Patrick Morton, Abbeydale
