Badger Brewery Triumphs at World Beer Awards 2024 with Eight Prestigious Medals

We’re thrilled to announce that the Badger Brewery has achieved remarkable success at the World Beer Awards 2024, bringing home an impressive eight medals for both our Badger Premium Bottled Ales (PBAs) and our innovative craft beer brand, Outland, which we proudly introduced just last year.

Leading the accolades, our Outland Ginger Pale Ale earned a Gold medal and the distinguished title of Country Winner in the Flavoured Beer category. We’re equally proud of Badger’s Blandford Fly and Cranborne Poacher, which secured Silver medals in the same category.

Meanwhile, the Outland West Coast IPA snapped up Bronze in the IPA category for its punchy citrus flavours and powerful hop character, while Outland Milk Stout wowed its way to Silver in the Stout & Porter category. To finish things off, our beloved Badger Fursty Ferret won Bronze in the Pale Beer category and Master Stoat Coffee Stout also earned a Flavoured Beer Bronze.

What are the World Beer Awards?

The World Beer Awards are a global celebration of brewing excellence, where expert judges evaluate beers from around the world across 10 distinct categories, bestowing Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Country Winner awards, culminating in the prestigious World’s Best accolade.

This recognition at the World Beer Awards follows our earlier success at the Great Taste Awards, where Fursty Ferret earned a 2-star award and Cranborne Poacher received a 1-star medal. The Great Taste Awards, known as the world’s largest food and drink accreditation scheme, are judged by a panel of over 500 chefs, buyers, food writers, and retailers.

Why Beer Awards Matter

Toby Heasman, our Head Brewer, shared his excitement: “Winning awards is always a cause for celebration at Badger. It’s particularly rewarding to see our Outland Ginger Pale recognised as a Country Winner so soon after launching the Outland range just 18 months ago. These awards affirm our decision to expand into the craft beer sector, complementing our traditional PBAs and cask ales.”

Discover the Award-Winning Beers…

Outland Collection (available in 440ml cans and on draught at Hall & Woodhouse pubs):

• Ginger Pale Ale: a 5% hazy, spicy and sweet pale ale where the ginger takes centre stage. Brewed with WGV and Goldings hops, it offers refreshing, balanced yet punchy flavours.
• Milk Stout: a 5.2% rich, dark and smooth stout with indulgent flavours of cocoa, coconut and vanilla, along with dark, roasted malt and subtle hop notes.
• West Coast IPA: a 5% bold, citrussy IPA, made from a tasty trio of Amarillo, Cascade and Mosaic hops to give it a deep bronze colour, punchy citrus flavours, and a powerful hop character.

Badger Premium Bottled Ales (available in 500ml bottles and on draught at Hall & Woodhouse pubs):

• Master Stoat: A 5% coffee stout introduced in 2023, offering dark, caramelised biscuity notes and a smooth, lingering coffee finish.
• Blandford Fly: A 5.2% golden ale with a distinctive ginger flavour, enhanced by hints of sweet toffee.
• Fursty Ferret: A 4.1% amber ale, known for its malty, full-bodied character with enticing hoppy notes.
• Cranborne Poacher: A 5.7% rich ruby ale with fruity flavours and hints of damson and liquorice.

Join us in raising a glass to our award-winning brews—crafted with passion and dedication at the Badger Brewery. Cheers!