Duration Brewing, Indie Rabble, Sophie Ashdown, Attic Brew Co, Toby McKenzie, Two Flints, Colin Gilhespy and Eddie Gadd were the winners of the 2026 Brewers Choice Awards.

Nearly 500 figures from the beer, brewing and hospitality sectors descended upon The Big Penny Social in London on Tuesday. The aim? To celebrate, toast and recognise the very best in beer and brewing.

The awards evening recognised the New Brewery of the Year, New Beer of the Year, Best Branding, Beer of the Year, Brewer of the Year, Brewery of the Year, Young Brewer of the Year, Global Ambassador and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Winners

New Brewery  – Indie Rabble

New Beer – Where The Buffalo Roam from Duration Brewing

Best Branding – Attic Brew Co

Young Brewer – Sophie Ashdown

Best Beer – Two Flints, Santiago

Brewer of The Year – Toby McKenzie

Brewery of The Year – Duration Brewing

Global Ambassador Award – Colin Gilhespy

Lifetime Achievement Award – Eddie Gadd

Tim Sheahan, editor of The Brewers Journal, commented: “It was a genuine pleasure to see the wealth of quality submissions across the board for the 2026 awards. 

“It was predictably challenging, as ever, judging session to decide on the shortlist and eventual winners in each category. Everyone that made the shortlist should be very proud. 

“A massive thanks to our judges and of course, as always. to my superstar co-host, Melissa Cole! Also a big, big thank you also to everyone for taking part and to our sponsor in ekeg, for helping make it all possible.”