Lost Cause Brewing Named Best New Brewery at Brewers Choice Awards 2025
- Guild Secretary
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
Wakefield, UK - 3rd October 2025 – Lost Cause Brewing Co. have been awarded Best New Brewery 2025 at the prestigious Brewers Choice Awards, organised by The Brewers Journal. Announced on Tuesday 30th September at The Big Penny Social in London, the award recognises the brewery’s exceptional impact, creativity, and contribution to the UK’s modern beer scene since launching in April 2024.
In just 18 months, Lost Cause Brewing has built a reputation for brewing a range of balanced, creative and modern beers, while cultivating a vibrant community of like-minded people around its pop-up taproom in Whitwood. Since launching, the team has collaborated with nationally respected breweries, poured at some of the UK’s most exciting invitational beer festivals, and worked hard to put Wakefield firmly on the modern beer map.
The brewery’s success is underpinned by decades of combined industry experience. Co-founder and head brewer Colin Stronge; named Brewer of the Year in 2022; has created some of the UK’s most celebrated beers over the past decade before pouring that expertise into Lost Cause. Alongside co-founder Vik, whose background includes building some of the UK’s strongest brewery brands, and Rob Wood, who leads sales, the team combines brewing pedigree, creative vision, and deep industry knowledge to deliver world-class modern beer.
“To receive this recognition so early in our journey is an incredible feeling,” said Vik, co-founder of Lost Cause Brewing. “We set out to make world-class modern beer and build proper community right here in Wakefield, and to be recognised by our peers for that is unbelievably rewarding. We’re overwhelmed with the support from our community and only hope we can give back to them as best we can whilst making beers we are proud of.”
Why the Brewers Choice Awards Matter
The Brewers Choice Awards by The Brewers Journal are among the most respected accolades in UK beer. Winners are not chosen by public vote, but by a panel of experts drawn from across the industry: brewers and founders from some of the UK’s most influential brands, respected writers and educators, industry consultants, and senior figures from retail, distribution, and hospitality.
It’s a judging panel that represents decades of combined experience shaping the UK’s modern beer landscape, comprising individuals who not only know what makes a great beer but also what makes a brewery stand out for its creativity, consistency, and contributions to the industry.
Being recognised by that calibre of panel is about more than just quality; it signals a brewery that’s pushing things forward and making a real impact. That’s why winning Best New Brewery is such a significant milestone for Lost Cause Brewing.
“It was a great honour to be nominated alongside some of the freshest breweries in the UK, and to win was unbelievable,” said Colin Stronge, co-founder and head brewer.
“This award means a huge amount to us. It’s a reflection of the creativity, hard work, and care that goes into every beer we make. We might be a small team, but our ambition has always been big and this recognition shows we’re on the right path.”
Looking ahead, Lost Cause Brewing is preparing to bring production in-house with a new 10hl brewkit, expand its team to create more jobs locally, grow its taproom operations, and continue building community through world-class modern beer.
About Lost Cause Brewing Co.
Founded in 2024 by industry veterans Vik and Colin Stronge, Lost Cause Brewing Co. is all about Modern Beer. Proper Community. From juicy IPAs and fruited sours to crisp lagers and bold one-offs, Lost Cause has built a reputation for creative, accessible beers brewed with care and intention. With a 10hl brewery opening soon in Wakefield, the team is on a mission to make brilliant beer, bring people together, and put West Yorkshire firmly on the modern beer map.
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Press Contact:
Vik Kastenbauer Stronge– Co-founder, Lost Cause Brewing Co.
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