From Belfast Telegraph ‘Local hero’ Alasdair Cassels has passed away following cancer battle A Northern Ireland-born businessman who founded the Cassels Brewing Company has died after a private battle with cancer. Alasdair Cassels, described as a man with “big ideas and drive”, was aged 71. Born in NI, he relocated with his parents to England … Continued
From The Shout Cassels Milk Stout was first brewed on the brewpub’s wood fired kettle in 2011, initially as a cask-conditioned real ale. Brewery co-owned Zak Cassels says it was a hit from the start, but a decade on, its popularity has sky-rocketed. “it is by far our best selling beer, account for a a … Continued
From Pursuit of Hoppiness CASSELS LIGHT OWL A relatively new release from Cassels, but clearly one that a lot of thought and brewing precision has gone into. Superb hop aroma on the nose with pine, grapefruit and nectarine all coming through loud and clear. More fresh citrus on the palate along with a smooth malt … Continued
From RNZ Christchurch-based Cassels brewery has had a win for the third year in a row at the World Beer Awards. The craft brewery took first place in the American Pale Ale section at the awards in London. Executive brewer Simon Bretherton says the beer is an explosion of pleasant flavours. He spoke to Susie … Continued
Article originally from Stuff The family behind a brewery born from the rubble of the Christchurch earthquakes are “in a state of disbelief” following their third win at the World Beer Awards. Cassels & Sons has thrived in its Woolston site since the quakes struck a decade ago. On Friday, the team woke to discover … Continued
Article published at drinksbiz.co.nz Christchurch brewery Cassels has come out on top again at the World Beer Awards – this time for its Cassels American Pale Ale. The brew won the title of World’s Best Pale American-style Pale Ale in the overall Pale Beer category at the 2021 event. It’s the third consecutive year of … Continued
Article published on theshout.co.nz Christchurch’s brewery Cassels Brewing Company has been named in the World Beer Awards for the third consecutive year. The family-owned brewery’s American Pale Ale (APA) took out the title of the world’s best for 2021 in the UK’s World Beer Awards. The Pale American-style Pale Ale beer category is one of … Continued
Article published on the NZ Herald A family-owned Christchurch brewery has again scooped a world beer award – for the third year in a row. Cassels Brewing Company continues to grow – and gain worldwide recognition as it does so – with a win for an American Pale Ale (APA) in the 2021 World Beer … Continued
Originally published in the Otago Daily Times A family-owned Christchurch brewery has scooped another world beer award – its third in three years. Cassels Brewing Co continues to grow – and gain worldwide recognition as it does – with a win for its American Pale Ale (APA) at the 2021 World Beer Awards. The brew … Continued
Article from Stuff.co.nz – view full article here. Alasdair Cassels literally built his brewery from rubble. The Christchurch entrepreneur and principal owner of Cassels Brewery Company was interviewing a chef for a job on February 22, 2011, when the ground and walls began shaking violently. He, son Zak Cassels and son-in-law Joe Shanks quickly raced … Continued