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Lewes, East SussexEngland

When based at Dark Star, Mark Tranter had an affinity with sessionable hop forward beers, so news that he was setting up his own brewery excited everyone in the know. Focusing on pales and saisons for all seasons, Mark has also released wild yeast and/ or barrel-aged specials with no disappointments among them. Being the best new UK brewer and 4th out of over 3800 openings in the last 15 months will be the icing on the cake for an award-laden year for him.