Pentictonsa国际传媒檚 Slackwater Brewing brought home the gold from the Canadian Brewing Awards in Quebec on Sept. 18.

Slackwatersa国际传媒檚 Idleback Amber Ale was judged as the best in class for the amber and red ales across Canada.

sa国际传媒淥ur Idleback Amber is a quintessential pub ale that is malt-forward, yet balanced and approachable. We wanted to brew something you could have a few of amongst friends,sa国际传媒� said brewery co-founder Liam Peyton, who attended the conference and ceremony over the weekend.

The Canadian Beer Award win followed an earlier recognition this year from the World Design Society Awards for Slackwatersa国际传媒檚 brand and label design.

Slackwater shared the stage with several other winning breweries from British Columbia, including Penticton newcomer, Neighbourhood Brewing.

Neighbourhood Brewing took home the bronze in the Light/Low-Calorie Lager category for their Lifelong Lager.

Idleback Amber is available at Slackwatersa国际传媒檚 taproom as well as on tap and in cans in select locations throughout B.C. with more on the way as demand grows.

For more information on the Canadian Brewing Awards and a full list of this yearsa国际传媒檚 winners, you can visit canadianbrewingawards.com.

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