2010
DATE OF JUDGING 22nd April 2010
Overall Champion of the Competition
Sponsored by Tuckers Maltings (Gold) Jim Laker Memorial (Silver)
| Brewery | Product | ABV | |
| Gold | Forge Brewery | Litehouse |
4.3 |
| Silver | Yeovil Ales | Posh IPA |
5.4 |
| Bronze | Dartmoor Brewery | Jail Ale |
4.8 |
The best of the best! Brewer and proprietor Dave Lang of Forge Brewery (left) accepts the Overall Champion trophy from Andy Hill of sponsors Tuckers Maltings.
Milds (Up to 4.0%)
Sponsored by Flying Firkin
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
| Gold | Otter Brewery | Otter Mild |
3.8 |
| Silver | Arbor Ales | Mild West |
3.6 |
| Bronze | Isle of Avalon Brewery | Jakes Mild |
4 |
SIBA Chief Executive Julian Grocock (left) presents the gold award for Mild to Patrick McCaig of Otter Brewery.
Bitters & Pale Ales (Up to 4.0%)
Sponsored by Hallamshire Brewery Services
| Brewery | Product |
ABV |
|
| Gold | Dorset Brewing Co | Ammonite |
3.8 |
| Silver | Moor Beer Co | Revival |
3.8 |
| Bronze | Forge Brewery | Maid in Devon |
4 |
Giles Smeath of Dorset Brewing Company accepts the gold award in the Bitter & Pale Ale category from SIBA Chief Executive Julian Grocock (left).
Best Bitters (4.1 – 4.5%)
Sponsored by Charles Faram
| Brewery | Product |
ABV |
|
| Gold | Forge Brewery | Litehouse |
4.3 |
| Silver | Moor Beer Co | Northern Star |
4.1 |
| Bronze | Teignworthy Brewery | Beachcomber |
4.5 |
Paul Corbett of class sponsors Charles Faram & Co Ltd presents the gold award for Best Bitter to Dave Lang of Forge Brewery
Premium Bitters (4.6 – 4.9%)
Sponsored by Murphy & Son
| Brewery | Product |
ABV |
|
| Gold | Dartmoor Brewery | Jail Ale |
4.8 |
| Silver | Cottage Brewing Co | Goldrush |
5 |
| Bronze | Forge Brewery | Dreckly |
4.8 |
Kevin Mitchell (left) of category sponsors Murphy & Son presents the gold award in the Premium Bitters class to Simon Loveless of Dartmoor Brewery.
Strong Bitters (5.1 – 5.5%)
Sponsored by AVS Wines & Beers
| Brewery | Product |
ABV |
|
| Gold | Yeovil Ales | Posh IPA |
5.4 |
| Silver | Bays | Devon Dumpling |
5.1 |
| Bronze | Palmers | Tally Ho |
5.5 |
Rob Sherwood of Yeovil Ales (right) receives the gold award for Posh IPA in the Strong Bitters category from Philip Rush of sponsors AVS Wines & Beers.
Strong Ales (Over 5.6%)
Sponsored by East West Ales
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|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
Country Life | Devonshire10der |
10 |
|
Silver |
Exmoor Ales | Exmoor Beast |
6.6 |
|
Bronze |
Keltek | Beheaded |
7.6 |
Simon Lacey of Country Life Brewery accepts the gold award for Devonshire 10der from David Aucutt (right) of Strong Ales category sponsors East West Ales.
Porters, Strong Milds, Old Ales & Stouts
Sponsored by ABUK
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
Arbor Ales | Festival Mild |
5.2 |
|
Silver |
Arbor Ales | Oyster Stout |
4.6 |
|
Bronze |
Penpont Brewery | Penpont Porter |
5.8 |
Peter Kerr of category sponsors ABUK presents John Comer of Arbor Ales with his award for success in the Porters, Strong Milds, Old Ales & Stouts competition.
Speciality Beers
Sponsored by Spa-Soft
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|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
Wadworths | Swordfish |
5 |
|
Silver |
Arbor Ales | Hunny Beer |
4.2 |
|
Bronze |
Box Steam | Funnel Blower |
4.5 |
Speciality Beer gold! Brian Yorston – Head Brewer of Wadworth & Co Ltd (right) receives the award from Barrie Sutherland of category sponsors Spa-Soft.
Bottled Beers
Sponsored by ABUK
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
Quantock Brewery | Stout |
4.5 |
Bottled Bitter (up to 4.9%)
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
Skinners Brewery | Cornish Knocker |
4.5 |
Bottled Bitters (over 5%)
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
St Austell Brewery | Admirals Ale |
5.0 |
Bottled Gold Beers
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
St Austell Brewery | Proper Job |
5.5 |
Bottled Speciality Beers
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
Downton Brewery | Honey Blonde |
4.3 |
Bottled Bottled Porters, Milds, Old Ales & Stouts
|
|
Brewery |
Product |
ABV |
|
Gold |
Quantock Brewery | Stout |
4.5 |