A popular Scottish brewery visitor centre has just been named ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at a global beer awards. Belhaven Brewery’s Visitor Centre beat stiff competition from around the world at the prestigious World Beer Awards.
Presented by the World Beer Awards, Icons of Beer was launched this year to celebrate every aspect of the global beer industry. From brew masters and ambassadors to retailers and breweries, it honours those who have worked tirelessly to produce and promote the beer we all love.
And the Dunbar-based attraction, which opened in November 2021, took home the award after being assessed by a panel of industry experts, writers and competition judges.
It was a double celebration for them after the brewing firm's Scottish Oat Stout was also crowned the ‘World’s Best Oatmeal Stout’ after winning ‘UK’s best Oat Stout’ earlier this month.
Established in 1719, Belhaven describes itself as ‘The Home of Scottish Brewing’ and has been producing beers for over 300 years. Situated in the historic coastal town of Dunbar, the visitor centre showcases the rich past and brewing processes at this historic brewery, with beer fans able to relax in a secret garden, enjoy tutored tastings and receive a personalised pint whilst there.
Fiona Matheson, Brand Manager at Belhaven Brewery said: “We are beyond thrilled to win not one, but two awards at such a key global competition. Creating our Visitor Centre was a huge team effort and the award really does pay testament to the passion and dedication that went in to creating the attraction.
"Our Brewery has such a long, rich history and we hope that winning this award will really put it on the map internationally. There is nothing that we enjoy more than welcoming beer enthusiasts through our doors and letting them discover the people, place and products that make up Belhaven for themselves.”
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