Special award recognises Elusive Brewing's community work
Elusive Brewing welcomed the local community, beer enthusiasts, and civic leaders to their packed onsite taproom last weekend to mark a decade of brewing and fundraising.
A special award is presented to Elusive, marking their charity work and brewing success. Left to right are Kevin Lenton, chairman of CAMRA, Alexandra Domingue, deputy mayor of Wokingham, and brewery founder Andy Parker
The weekend was capped off by a special award presentation from the deputy mayor of Wokingham Town Council, Alexandra Domingue, and Kevin Lenton, chairman of the Berkshire South East branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The delegation presented Elusive Brewing with a certificate recognising both their phenomenal 10-year track record of award-winning beer, and their contribution to their local Wokingham borough through charity work.
“Being part of our local community is part of Elusive’s DNA,” said founder Andy Parker. “While our industry is facing many challenges at the moment, we feel it's incredibly important to give priority to supporting the local charities that are the lifeblood of Wokingham. Our 10th birthday was the perfect opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come with the very people who got us here.”
Kevin Lenton said: “The Berkshire South East branch awarded Elusive a certificate in recognition of the fact that they have now been brewing for 10 years. Remarkably, during this time, they have been given over 70 prestigious awards, the highlight being judged best IPA at the 2025 CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain awards for Oregon Trail, which was available in the taproom for their birthday party.
“Andy Parker and his team give heavily to local charities and events in Wokingham. In recognition of his immense contribution to Wokingham, the deputy mayor of Wokingham Town Council, Cllr Alexandra Domingue, presented the certificate to Andy on behalf of his team.”
The birthday celebrations are set to carry on weekend. For the fourth consecutive year, the brewery will be hosting the main bar at Wokingham’s annual Party in the Park music festival, and donating 50p from every pint sold to local charities.
For those who missed last weekend's birthday bash, Elusive Brewing’s taproom remains a permanent, welcoming fixture of the Berkshire food and drink scene. Locals are encouraged to support this small local business, and visit the vibrant, dog-friendly space firsthand.