McColl\u2019s Brewery has just been awarded a prestigious 2-star Great Taste award for their Mellow Session IPA \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n The Great Taste Awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food<\/a>, are the ultimate food and drink accolades. This year, 13,672 products from around the world were blind-tasted by a panel of experts. Only 1,386 products managed to impress enough to earn a 2-star rating, making Mellow Session IPA part of an elite group deemed \u201cabove and beyond delicious.\u201d<\/p>\n Described by the judges as \u201chop-forward with some truly punchy tropical flavours\u201d,<\/em> Mellow Session IPA is brewed with the finest Golden Promise malt and Citra hops. It\u2019s an easy-drinking IPA that\u2019s perfect for any occasion, whether you\u2019re relaxing at home or out with friends.<\/p>\n Danny McColl, the man behind McColl\u2019s Brewery, couldn\u2019t be happier about the win. He says, \u201cWe are thrilled to have won a Great Taste award for our Mellow Session IPA. This award means a lot to us, and we are so proud to be adding the prestigious black and gold Great Taste badge of honour to our IPA.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Danny adds, \u201cBeing recognised with a Great Taste 2-star means so much to independent producers like us. It makes all the hard work and determination worth it! Great Taste is the most recognised accolade for taste and quality in the food and drink industry, so it\u2019s a huge moment for us!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Founded in 2016 by Daniel and Gemma McColl, McColl\u2019s Brewery brings North East warmth and a love of easy-drinking beers into everything they do. Nestled in the village of Evenwood near Bishop Auckland, the taproom has become a beloved part of the community.<\/p>\n Their 32-hectolitre brewhouse is looked after by Head Brewer, Si Whittington, to ensure each pint is packed with flavour, aroma, and body. From concept to packaging, McColl\u2019s Brewery takes immense care to deliver top-quality craft beers.<\/p>\n McColl\u2019s taproom is open every other weekend if you\u2019d like to try Mellow in its natural habitat, and check out its new branding. For more information, visit their website<\/a> or follow McColl\u2019s Brewery on socials:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/craftbeernewcastle.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design.png-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\")
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A Word from Danny<\/h3>\n
About McColl\u2019s Brewery<\/h3>\n
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