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About the Award 

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 two years to complete, starting with individual nominations from CAMRA members and tasting panel nominations, then area competitions. All the judging adheres to a strict blind tasting policy.

Nominate your champion beers now!

CAMRA members are now able to vote for their champion beers – with a focus on those tried over the past 12 months! Voting for the next round of the competition is open from 12 September 2024, and runs until 4 November 2024.

You can now nominate using our user-friendly online system, which allows you to cast your votes for a much wider choice of beers than ever before – from local brews to favourites from all over the country.

Voting is really simple and the new website includes a useful tutorial video to take you through the process. You can also consider getting involved in other stages of the competition, by volunteering to take part in Tasting Panels.

Have your say - nominations are now open!
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Former winners

Current Winner

The Champion Beer of Britain 2023 winner was Elland’s 1872 Porter (6.5% ABV).

Described as a ruby black porter, with chocolate and caramelised fruit flavours with a hint of black toffee on the nose. The judges enjoyed its smooth mouthfeel with a finish that is roasty and dry. A satisfying and remarkably easy drinking porter.  

Silver went to Abbot (5%) from Greene King Brewery, described as a classic premium bitter with typical fruit hops and malty throughout.

Bronze was taken by Darwin’s Origin (4.3%) from Salopian Brewery, which impressed judges with citrus, earthy hops and a flavour that starts fruity and fades into a pleasant bittersweet finish.

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Beer tasters needed!

CAMRA is looking for members to become taste panellists and help develop our tasting notes for the Good Beer Guide and other publications, as well as helping nominate beers for the Champion Beer of Britain competitions.

Tastings can be done in groups or individually and training is given.

So, if you like trying different beers, can spare around two hours each month and commit to taking part in online (or in person) training, all you need do is contact your Regional Tasting Panel Co-ordinator (emails below) to let them know you’re interested.

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