Brewed by Wheatsheaf
One of the first recipes created, it is brewed with Rauchmaltz, the specialty Bavarian smoked malt and with Goldings and Cascade hops, this beer shows what a complex and interesting beer can be achieved by balancing complementary malt and hop flavours
The Champion Beer of Britain is one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. It is the ultimate honour for UK brewers and has helped put many into the national spotlight.
Judging for the competition takes around a year, starting with individual nominations from CAMRA members and tasting panel nominations, leading to a series of rigorous regional heats adhering to a strict blind tasting policy.