JOSEPH HOLT MILD WINS GOLD MEDAL – 175 YEAR OLD BEER

A mild ale made to the same recipe by a Manchester-based brewery for 175 years has beaten the competition to clinch a top beer-making award.

Joseph Holt`s Mild has just won a gold medal at the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) National Independent Beer Awards.  Mild is one of the beers first made by weaver`s son Joseph Holt after he set up his eponymous brewery in Manchester in 1849.  Traditionally drunk as a refreshing pint after a hard day’s manual labour, it is now enjoyed by customers from all walks of life says Phil Parkinson, head brewer at Joseph Holt.

He says: “Our gold medal for Mild proves that a long-standing recipe can hold up against competition from across the country including newcomers to the market. It also shows that great beers never go out of date – even if the customer base changes.  At Joseph Holt we`re deeply respectful of our 175 year history  (we`ve now been in the same family for six generations) and what is popular with our customers. So while we introduce lots of new lines, this gold medal reflects the quality of our original beers too.”

A rich, roasted creamy brew with a low 3.2% ABV,  Joseph Holt Mild won gold in the Cask Dark Session beer category of the SIBA awards, which pitches brewers from across the country.  The beer draws its flavours from black and crystal malts and English cone hops,  – its bitterness balanced with a drop of sweetness thanks to caramel and slight coffee notes.

Adds  Phil Parkinson: “We are committed to keeping Mild alive and our award-winning ale shows its heritage is as popular today as it ever was”.