Lost and Grounded Brewers successful at the European Beer Star 2025 as “Wanna Go To The Sun” Pale Ale wins Gold
- Guild Secretary
- Sep 19
- 3 min read
Bristol, 18th September, 2025 – Lost and Grounded Brewers are thrilled to announce they have won a gold award at the European Beer Star beer competition with their Wanna Go To The Sun Pale Ale. This is a huge achievement for the team as the European Beer Star is one of the largest and most prestigious beer competitions in the world, and the largest in Germany, with around 2200 beers competing in 74 different categories in this year’s contest.
The beers were tasted and evaluated by a panel of 150 international experts, including master brewers, trade journalists, beer sommeliers and other beer experts. During the two-day blind tasting in Nuremberg at the beginning of August, the European Beer Star judges assessed the submitted beers purely on the basis of sensory criteria - appearance, aroma and taste - as well as the typical characteristics of the different beer styles. In the end, only the three best beers in each category were awarded the coveted medals in gold, silver and bronze.
The brewery’s refreshing pale ale ‘Wanna Go To The Sun’ came out on top against intense competition in the International-Style Ale category, a testament to the skill of their brewing team. "Our beer competition has an excellent reputation worldwide and is highly regarded in the brewing industry. The European Beer Star is considered the toughest beer competition in the world among the participating breweries. Every year, our tasters confirm the high standard of the beers submitted. Often only nuances decide who goes home with a medal," explains Kilian Kittl, Managing Director of the organizer Private Brauereien Bayern.
At the official European Beer Star 2025 Award Ceremony, which took place on Wednesday 17th September as part of the Drinktec trade fair in Munich, the Lost and Grounded team were presented with their well-deserved award. "We are extremely proud that our “Wanna Go To The Sun” Pale Ale was able to impress the expert panel of judges and win the gold medal. This success shows that we are at the very top worldwide when it comes to beer quality, and we are so proud of our entire team for gaining this recognition.” exclaims Co-Founder, Alex Troncoso.
About Lost and Grounded Brewers
Lost and Grounded Brewers began in Bristol in July 2016. Known for their delicious flagship lager Keller Pils, they are now stocked amongst some of the most exciting venues in the country and beyond. Lost and Grounded operates a state-of-the-art Brewhouse, producing beers with balance, nuance and depth of character. In addition to their delicious Keller Pils, their core range of beers include a wide breadth of styles including Belgian specialty ales.
The journey first began 25 years ago with Co-Founders Alex and Annie first brewing at home, and then travelling the world with Alex working for some of the best craft brewers across the globe such as Little Creatures Brewing and Camden Town Brewery. The name, Lost and Grounded Brewers, was coined by the co-founders when it was finally time to stop, make beautiful Bristol their home, grow an amazing business, giving them and their team careers and focus.
Whilst they love brewing beautiful beers it is their crew who are the superstars. With almost 40 team members onboard, Lost and Grounded Brewers advocate equality, further education, diversity, and have been a Living Wage Employer since inception.
You can find Lost and Grounded Brewers at 91 Whitby Road BS4 4AR. The taproom is open each Friday and Saturday.
More information here: www.lostandgrounded.co.uk
About the European Beer Star
The European Beer Star has been organized by the Association Private Brauereien since 2004 and has long since become one of the most important beer competitions in the world. The European Beer Star honours beers that are genuine, full of character and of high quality. Most of the beer styles considered are those that originate in Europe. All breweries worldwide are eligible to participate: local, regional, national, and internationally active breweries, not only from Europe, but from all countries on all continents.Further information: www.european-beer-star.com
Press contacts:
Press contact Lost and Grounded Brewers
Sophie Whitcher
Brand Activation and Comms
0117 332 7690
Media Pack - Please use “Private Brauereien / Volker Martin“ as credit on official presentation photo.
Press contact European Beer Star
Benedikt MeierPrivate Brauereien Bayern e.V.Thomas-Wimmer-Ring 9
80539 München
Germany
Tel.: +49 89 29 09 56 0
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