A BREWERY is the toast of the town after scooping three awards at a beer competition.

Bishop Nick, based in East Street, Braintree, won the prizes at the SIBA East Beer Competition.

The family-run firm won silver in the Cask Beer category for Standard Bitters and Pale Ales with its Ember brew.

Martyr IPA was awarded bronze in the Small Pack category and in the Cask Ale category for Strong Bitters & Pale Ales.

Bishop Nick was established in 2011 and moved to Braintree in 2013.