Hull brewery Atom Beers is the toast of the Humber region’s Great Taste Awards 2023 success.
The company’s Quantum State session IPA has taken a two star rating in the prestigious food and drink accolades, renowned for their rigorous judging process. It tops a list of exquisite food and drink producers in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire recognised for their flavoursome offerings.
The popular brewery, now with bars in Hull and Beverley, was founded almost a decade ago by scientists Allan Rice and Sarah Thackray.
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Allan said: “We are thrilled to have our Quantum State beer recognised by the Great Taste Awards. It's a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in craft brewing. “We're passionate about blending scientific principles with the art of brewing to create unique, flavoursome beers that our customers love.”
He said it was not just a win for Atom, but “for Hull and the 海角视频's craft beer scene as a whole” adding it was a “clear indication of Atom Beers' unwavering commitment to excellence and their ability to deliver outstanding beers time and again”.
Quantum is a 4.2 per cent slightly hazy gluten free pale ale and is described as being packed with tropical fruit, zesty citrus with a ‘west coast bite’. Judges described it as "beautifuly balanced and eminently drinkable".
Sharing the two-star stage is Seaton Ross’ St Helen’s Farm with its semi-skimmed goat’s milk. The East Yorkshire agricultural business also got single stars for its whole goat’s milk, mild and mature goat’s cheese and goat’s butter.
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Soanes Poultry, another rural operator based in Middleton-on-the-Wolds, brought in another four accolades, with single star ratings for free range chicken, whole grain fed chicken, drumsticks and its Chicken Supreme.
Managing director Ben Lee said: "This is the eighth consecutive year that our chicken has won the prestigious awards that are dubbed the Oscars of the food industry. This consistency of product is a testament to our farmers' high welfare standards and to the skill of our operations team. It's a real team effort and I couldn't be more pleased."
Completing the field was Pocklington’s Ali Biton Cooks with a Beetroot Tart Tatin, Barmby Moor’s Hooting Owl Distillery for its West Yorkshire Gin and Staal Smokehouse at Riston Grange, for its oak roast salmon, all earning single stars.
In northern Lincolnshire, Winterton’s Apidae Honey won two stars for its Ivy Honey and single stars for it Meadowfoam Honey and Soft Set Honey, with Grimsby’s Chapman’s Seafoods gaining single stars for its Lemon and Pepper Haddock Goujons and Smoked Haddock Florentine.
Co-owner, Kevin Chapman, said: "Winning at the 2023 Great Taste Awards is a tremendous honour and a testament to the hard work and passion of our team. We have always strived to provide seafood lovers with an extraordinary dining experience, and these awards motivate us to continue pushing the boundaries of flavour, sustainability, and innovation."
The Beatroot Collective, based in Cleethorpes, also scored a star for its Carolina Reaper and Naga Jam.