Matthew Winter with his Black Magic – Tropical Stout (7 per cent) beer has been crowned winner of the Champion Homebrewer of the Year 2025 competition at the Great British Beer Festival at the NEC Birmingham. The brew also topped the strong stouts and porters category. Sponsored by Nailmaker Brewing Co and Brew At Home, the award seeks out the best of homebrewing and showcases the brightest brewers of the future.
