Harrogate Brewery wins with CAMRA for its Nidd Mild ale

The Harrogate Brewing Company won Silver in the Milds Category in the 026 Champion Beer of Britain Awards, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

The competition is one of the UK’s most respected beer awards, with breweries from across the country fighting for national honours.

Royal Parade owners Joe and Julie Joyce marked their success by raising a pint outside the Harrogate venue, proudly displaying the award certificate.

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Joe says all his beers are good and his Nidd Mild has won other awards, including a SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers and Associates) Gold award last year.

Joe told the Press: “It’s a traditional Mild, 3.7% ABV, using fuggles and other hops. Dark beers are having a renaissance and you can drink them all-year-round, not just winter.”

One drinker posted on the brewery’s Facebook page, which announced the award success: “That Nidd Mild is a cracking pint.. well deserved award.”

Another said: “Well done! You’re doing a fantastic job with your brewery.”

The Harrogate Brewing Company has also produced a ‘Great Yorkshire Beer’ in association with Fodders for the Great Yorkshire Show.

Joe said: “It’s been showcased at the Great Yorkshire. It’s a 3.8% easy drinking session pale ale using citra and mosaic hops.”

Last year, the Harrogate Brewing Company took over the former Old Bell inn on Royal Parade, creating the Harrogate Brewing Company Royal Parade.

The brewery has now completed the conversion of former offices that were used by previous owners, Market Town Taverns into three Air BnBs, known as Royal 6 Apartments.

Joe added: “We have gone full-circle with the accommodation, back to a traditional coaching inn with rooms.”