Douglas brewery wins UK award
A local microbrewery has struck gold at a national competition.
The Hooded Ram Brewing Company took victory in its category at the SIBA North West Beer Competition in Bolton on Tuesday.
The Douglas-based brewery was awarded a gold medal for its Mosaic Single Hop Pale ale at the event.
It's one of many beers sold around the Island since Hooded Ram was founded by Rob Storey in 2012.
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