The 6.5% ABV ale is described in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2012 as a ‘strong and fruity, well-balanced premium ale’.
Nik Antona, CAMRA director, said: “The beer is well-balanced, highly drinkable, and certainly belies its strength. A worthy winner, I congratulate this thriving Cornish brewer on their success today."
Pete Martin, Driftwood head brewer, said: "We are thrilled to have won. It makes a big difference to us, and will put our brewery on the map, as well as Cornish breweries in general, as there are a lot of good brewers in the county. As a brewpub, we hope the impact on our business will be significant.”
A panel of beer writers, members of the licensed trade and CAMRA members judged the competition at the Sheridan Suite, Manchester.
