Badger Brewery is celebrating after securing eight awards at the prestigious World Beer Awards, including a standout Gold for its Outland Ginger Pale Ale.

The independent brewery, based in Blandford, took home eight medals across its range of beers, showcasing both its established Premium Bottled Ales (PBAs) and its newer craft beer brand, Outland, launched just 18 months ago.

Outland Ginger Pale Ale was the big winner, receiving both a Gold medal and a Country Winner award in the Flavoured Beer category. Additionally, Badger’s Blandford Fly and Cranborne Poacher earned Silver medals in the same class, while Outland Milk Stout and Outland West Coast IPA collected Silver and Bronze respectively. Badger’s Fursty Ferret and Master Stoat Coffee Stout rounded off the haul with Bronze medals.

The World Beer Awards are held annually, with a panel of expert judges tasting beers from around the globe, selecting the best in each category. This recognition follows Badger’s earlier success in the Great Taste Awards, where Fursty Ferret won a 2-star accolade, and Cranborne Poacher received a 1-star medal.

Toby Heasman, Head Brewer at Badger Brewery, expressed his delight at the wins: “We pride ourselves on the quality of our beers, and winning awards is always a cause for celebration at Badger. We’re thrilled with this wonderful endorsement, which reflects our commitment to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients.”

Heasman highlighted the significance of the award for Outland Ginger Pale Ale, noting its quick rise to prominence: “It was especially pleasing to win a Country Winner accolade for our Outland Ginger Pale Ale, as we only launched the range 18 months ago. Awards like this validate our move into the craft beer sector, complementing our traditional Premium Bottled and Cask Ales.”

He also credited the brewery team for their dedication: “These awards recognise the outstanding taste of our beers, which are created by our brewing team. We are grateful to them for their hard work in ensuring that our beers consistently deliver the great taste our loyal drinkers expect. Watch this space as we are regularly launching new variants to appeal to craft beer consumers.”

Award-winning beers:

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

• Ginger Pale Ale: A 5% spicy and sweet, naturally hazy pale ale with prominent ginger notes. Brewed with WGV and Goldings hops for a balanced, punchy flavour.
• Milk Stout: A 5.2% rich, dark, and smooth stout with indulgent flavours of cocoa, coconut, and vanilla, complemented by roasted malt and subtle hop notes.
• West Coast IPA: A 5% bold, citrussy IPA, crafted with Amarillo, Cascade, and Mosaic hops, delivering a deep bronze colour and powerful hop character.

Badger PBAs (available in 500ml bottles and on draught in Hall & Woodhouse pubs)

• Master Stoat: A 5% coffee stout, introduced in 2023 as part of Badger’s relaunched PBA range, featuring dark, caramelised biscuity notes and a smooth coffee finish.
• Blandford Fly: A 5.2% sweet and spicy golden ale with distinctive ginger and toffee notes.
• Fursty Ferret: A 4.1% amber ale, known for its malty, full-bodied taste with moreish hoppy notes.
• Cranborne Poacher: A 5.7% rich, fruity ruby ale with flavours of damson and liquorice.

• https://www.badgerbeers.com/