A North Wales brewery is celebrating a standout success after taking top honours at one of the UK’s most respected beer competitions.

Campaign for Real Ale’s Champion Bottled Beer of Wales awards saw Conwy Brewery emerge as the headline act, securing both gold and bronze in the fiercely contested 4.4% and above category.

Leading the way was Telford Porter (5.6%), a rich, ruby-black brew that impressed judges enough to be crowned the best bottled beer in Wales. Described as smooth and deeply flavourful, it features notes of coffee, chocolate and raisins, with a balanced palate of dark fruits and a dry, roasty finish. The win now propels the beer onto the national stage, where it will compete for the overall Champion Bottled Beer of Britain title.

The Llysfaen-based brewery didn’t stop there. Its Rampart Brown Ale (4.8%) also earned praise, taking bronze with its nutty, slightly smoky character and hints of caramelised fruit—further underlining the consistency and quality coming out of the Conwy brewhouse.

Head brewer Kane Upton said the double win was a proud moment for the team, reflecting the craft and care that goes into every batch.

While Conwy took the spotlight, Denbighshire also had reason to celebrate. Geipel Brewing secured silver with its Hefeweizen (5.2%), a refreshing wheat beer noted for its hazy golden appearance and aromas of banana, citrus and spice. Judges praised its balanced flavour and bittersweet finish, calling it a “solid wheat beer” that stood out in a strong field.

The results highlight the growing strength of the North Wales brewing scene, with local producers competing—and winning—against the best from across the country.

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, is a UK-wide consumer organisation dedicated to promoting traditional brewing methods, supporting independent brewers, and protecting pubs and real ale culture. Through competitions like these, CAMRA helps shine a spotlight on quality beers, giving smaller breweries national recognition while encouraging high standards across the industry. Its campaigning work also plays a key role in supporting the wider pub trade and ensuring consumers continue to have access to diverse, well-crafted beers.

For Conwy Brewery, the immediate focus now shifts to the British finals—but whatever happens next, North Wales beer has already made a powerful statement.