Everards of Leicestershire crowned ‘Best Brewing Pub Company’ at the prestigious Publican Awards

Independent family brewer, Everards, is thrilled to announce their recent accolade as the ‘Best Brewing Pub Company’ at this year’s esteemed Publican Awards. This recognition is a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence, innovation in brewing, and dedication to supporting their business owners to provide an exceptional pub experience for their local communities.

“We are incredibly honoured to receive this award,” said Julian Everard, 6th Generation Chairman of Everards, “It’s a reflection of our passionate team, our business owners and our drinkers who have all given us ideas and feedback along our beer evolution.  We’re delighted to see our new brewery so busy and our beers being embraced on bars.”

The Publican Awards, known for its rigorous judging process and high standards, celebrates the pinnacle of the pub industry’s achievements. The judges commented, “The company is achieving its goals thanks to a well-thought-through vision and painstaking and patient implementation that has taken the whole team with it, along with many of its business owners in the pubs. Most impressively, Everards has proved it’s doing the right things by growing beer volumes in a challenging market.”

“We had tough competition in the category with SALT and Brewpoint and are proud to be in such a vibrant and exciting hospitality sector.” continued Julian.

“Last year we worked with our business owners to develop 100 limited-edition beers which complement our classic Tiger, Sunchaser and Old Original. It’s been great fun having lots of beer conversations and we are grateful to everyone who has tried our beers, commented on our social and joined us on our Brewery Tour. Awards like this reaffirm our commitment to beer and encourage us to continue innovating and serving our community the best way we know how – with great beer and great company.”

For more information about Everards, its award-winning beers, and pub locations, visit www.everards.co.uk

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From Everards: Stephen Gould Managing Director, Jon Elks Head Brewer, Erika Hardy Operations Director – Marketing & Engagement and Giles Mattock Commercial Manager being presented with the award by comedian Tom Allen

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Contact

Zoe Alonso, Communications Coordinator; Mon-Wed

07850 941 426, za@everards.co.uk

Kia Ryan, Communications Coordinator; Wed-Fri

07702 444 172, kr@everards.co.uk

About Everards

Everards of Leicestershire is an independent, family business based in Leicestershire. Chairman, Julian Everard is the sixth generation of his family to run the business since it was established by William Everard in 1849. Everards are proud to work with lots of local businesses and causes – from Leicester Tigers and Leicester Riders, for which Tiger is the Official Beer, to supporting local charities such as Warning Zone, Age UK and PROSTaid.

Beers:

Tiger Copper Ale (4.2 per cent ABV) is Everards’ most famous beer and is the official beer of Leicester Tigers. On the bar alongside Tiger you will find), Sunchaser (4.0 per cent ABV) and Old Original (5.2 per cent ABV) available in many Everards pubs. In addition, an innovative range of Limited Edition beers are released throughout the year.

Pubs:

Everards owns more than 150 pubs across the Midlands, all run as independent businesses.

For further information please visit www.everards.co.uk, search for ‘Everards’ on Facebook or find @Everards1849 on Instagram.

Contact

Zoe Alonso, Communications Coordinator; Mon-Wed

07850 941 426, za@everards.co.uk

Kia Ryan, Communications Coordinator; Wed-Fri

07702 444 172, kr@everards.co.uk

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