Epic Pale Ale beat out 198 other beers from 40 international and domestic breweries to be judged the Supreme Champion beer at the 2006 NZ International Beer Awards in Nelson on Friday night.
The beer is only just being released to the market from today.
Epic Brewing Company is the brewery arm of the hugely successful Cock & Bull Group, best known for its family restaurants.
"At the end of 2004 we acquired a new larger brewery and bottling line. We are now set up to expand and brew and bottle a range of high quality, full flavoured beers for a national audience," Cock & Bull head brewer Luke Nicholas said.
The win capped a big week for the brewer, who has only just returned from judging at the World Beer Cup in Seattle, USA.
Epic win at NZ beer awards
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