6 December 2007
Alastair Gilmour wins fourth beer writing crown
Alastair Gilmour has been crowned Beer Writer of the Year at the prestigious British Guild of Beer Writers Annual Awards Dinner 2007 (5 December 2007).
The Beer Writer of the Year is chosen from one of six category winners which seek to find the very best of beer writing and journalism.
This is the fourth time that Alastair, who writes for the Newcastle Journal and many other publications has won the industry equivalent of the Oscars, having won it in 1998, 2000 & 2005.
Last year’s winner and chairman of the judges, Ben McFarland, said: “Alastair is an exceptional talent and his knowledge and passion for beer really comes across in his journalism. It was a tough decision as this year’s entrants were of the highest standard.”
Alastair also scooped the award for Cains Finest Lager Award for Regional Journalism
Alastair, pictured right, was presented with his award by celebrity chef Brian Turner, right, and Ben McFarland.
2007 winners
Beer Writer of the Year: Alastair Gilmour
National Award
Gold: Jonathan Ray, Freelance Drinks Writer &The Daily Telegraph
Silver: Roger Protz, Freelance Beer Writer
Cains Finest Lager Award for Regional Journalism
Gold: Alastair Gilmour, Newcastle Journal
Silver Duncan Brodie, East Anglian Times
Wells & Young’s Trade & Technical Journalism Award
Gold: Adam Withrington, The Publican
Silver: Christine Boggis, Off Licence News
Bishop’s Finger Award for Beer and Food Writing: Fiona Beckett &Will Beckett
Whitstable Bay Organic Brewed Sustainability Writing Award: Kate Prout, ITV News
Budweiser Budvar John White Travel Bursary: Adrian Tierney-Jones, freelance journalist
Brewer of the Year: Mike Powell-Evans, Adnams Brewery |
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