General News
9 August, 2024
Rightbank Brewing Society celebrates national recognition for local brew
Rightbank's American pale ale Major Tom earns national acclaim.
Horsham craft brewery, Rightbank Brewing Society is celebrating national recognition after its American pale ale, Major Tom, received a bronze medal at the 2024 Independent Brewers Association of Australia Awards, nicknamed 'The Indies'.
Owner of Rightbank Brewing Society Danny Whiteman is 'absolutely pumped' to see his beer receive the the recognition.
"It's quite a surreal experience," he said.
"We've been working on this beer for four years, and felt confident enough that it would do well in the competition, and it's just great recognition for the hard work that we put into it and our dedication to making craft beer in Horsham."
The Indies showcases the best of the countries independent brewing, and you can't get much more independent than the two-person operation Mr Whiteman runs at Rightbank alongside his wife Samantha.
While the accolade is not something the pair had sought, but welcome the limelight.
"I think anytime that you can be thrust into the limelight on a national stage is good for the promotion of your product," Mr Whiteman said.
"As the years ticked on, we felt more confident that our beers would stand up on a national stage, and to get that recognition was just reassurance that we are on the right track with the product we're producing."
Mr Whiteman said Major Tom stands out is because as it is an American pale ale it is more 'hop forward' than traditional Australian pale ale.
"Our character is it's not too bitter, but it also has a nice citrus and pine aroma," he said.
He also said it stands out amongst his other beers because with an alcohol content of 4.7 per cent, it is an 'approachable beer'.
"It's something people can enjoy multiple of without the after effects of a stronger beer," he said.
"And, it's also something that allows people who are traditional lager drinkers to dip their toe into the hoppier side of craft beer."