PURITY Brewing Company’s director of brewing Flo Vialan has been named ‘Brewer of the Year’ at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The highly-prized All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group Beer Awards are handed out annually by the government-related All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group.

The fantastic Frenchman, who hails from Lyon and has been head brewer with Alcester-based Purity for nearly 11 years, has been recognised for his wide-ranging skills in and out of the brewhouse.

As well as a dedicated eco-friendly brewer with a degree in Environmental Science and Agriculture, Flo has been crucial in Purity’s development of all their beer’s and their continued success as one of the leading craft brewers in the UK.

Having been unaware of the nomination, Flo was summoned to the stage in front of more than 200 attendees and 80 MPs at Westminster’s One Great George Street to receive his award.

Lapping up his newfound fame, he said: “I am incredibly proud and thankful to receive this award.

"It’s not often you get to combine your work with one of your hobbies and I feel privileged that I get to do this every day. It’s not just for me though, this award I would like to share with my excellent brewing team at Purity that continue to push boundaries, strive to improve each day and ensure the beer we brew is the best possible."

Speaking about Flo’s award, Purity MD Paul Halsey, said: “He is one of the most dedicated, meticulous and driven brewers I have ever met, as well as being a central part of the Purity family, so this award is very well deserved."