World’s best lager is in Sussex

What place comes to mind when you think about the world’s best lager? Berlin? Amsterdam? It is in fact a little closer to home. The world’s best lager is in fact brewed in Crawley.

Hofmeister Helles struck gold at the 2017 IWSC Beer Awards where it was awarded the title of the best lager for 2017.

The Hofmeister Brewing Company beat multinational brewers in blind taste tests to claim the prestigious award.

Not only did it win the competition, it also became the first lager ever to be awarded five stars at the competition.

The beer was relaunched, after a 13-year hiatus due to poor sales.

The brewery, based in Crawley, transformed Hofmeister’s old taste by going back to the roots of Bavarian beer brewing – using only the traditional methods and ingredients.

Co-founder of Hofmeister Brewing Company, Richard Longhurst, said: “We did not just want to bring back a famous beer brand.

“We wanted to re-invent it for modern beer drinkers.

“Every keg, bottle and barrel of Hofmeister Helles is made following Germany’s 1516 Reinheitsgebot Beer Purity Law which states only three ingredients can be used in the brewing process, ensuring that our beer is truly authentic for each and every pour.”

For more details about the lager visit: www.hofmeister.co.uk

By Clare Calder