Finalists
January 17th, 2012
SIBA National Beer Competition 2012
The Canal House, Nottingham
Thursday 9th February 2012
http://www.siba.co.uk/nbc
Champion Standard Mild Ales
Sponsored by: Clarke Dove (Insurance) Ltd
| East | B&T Brewery Ltd | Shefford Dark Mild | 3.8 |
| Midlands | Nobby’s Brewery | Guilsborough Guzzler | 3.6 |
| North | Three B’s Brewery | Stokers Slake | 3.6 |
| Scotland | Tryst Brewery | Brockville Dark | 3.8 |
| South East | Dorking Brewery | Black | 3.5 |
| South West | RCH Brewery | Hewish Mild | 3.6 |
| Wales & West | Hobsons Brewery | Hobsons Mild | 3.2 |
Champion Standard Bitters
Sponsored by: Muntons Plc
| East | Wibblers Brewery | Apprentice | 3.9 |
| Midlands | Purity Brewing Company | Pure Gold | 3.8 |
| North | Hawkshead Brewery | Windermere Pale | 3.5 |
| Scotland | Fyne Ales Ltd | Jarl | 3.8 |
| South East | Whitstable Brewery Co Ltd | Native | 3.7 |
| South West | Butcombe Brewery | Mendip Spring | 3.8 |
| Wales & West | Prescott Ales | Hill Climb | 3.8 |
Champion Best Bitters
Sponsored by: Charles Faram & Co
| East | Woodforde’s Norfolk Ales | Once Bittern | 4 |
| Midlands | Dancing Duck Brewery | Nice Weather 4 Ducks | 4.1 |
| North | Marble Brewery | Manchester Bitter | 4.2 |
| Scotland | The Highland Brewing Company Ltd | Scapa Special | 4.2 |
| South East | Whitstable Brewery Co Ltd | East India Pale Ale | 4.1 |
| South West | Forge Brewery | Litehouse | 4.3 |
| Wales & West | Salopian Brewery | Oracle | 4.0 |
Champion Premium Bitters
Sponsored by: Murphy & Son
| East | Grain Brewery | Redwood | 4.8 |
| Midlands | Great Oakley Brewery | Gobble | 4.5 |
| North | RedWillow Brewery | Wreckless | 4.8 |
| Scotland | The Highland Brewing Company Ltd | Orkney IPA | 4.8 |
| South East | Itchen Valley Brewery | Pure Gold | 4.8 |
| South West | Tintagel Brewery Ltd | Harbour Special | 4.8 |
| Wales & West | Ludlow Brewing Company Ltd | Boiling Well | 4.7 |
Champion Strong Bitters
Sponsored by: Rankin Brothers & Sons
| East | Tring Brewery | Colley’s Dog | 5.2 |
| Midlands | Derby Brewing Company | Quintessential | 5.8 |
| North | The Jarrow Brewery | Isis | 5.0 |
| Scotland | The Highland Brewing Company Ltd | St Magnus | 5.2 |
| South East | Binghams Brewery | Space Hoppy IPA | 5.0 |
| South West | Forge Brewery | Handsome | 5.1 |
| Wales & West | Salopian Brewery | Golden Thread | 5.0 |
Champion Premium Strong Beers
Sponsored by: Warminster Maltings
| East | Oakham Ales | Green Devil IPA | 6 |
| Midlands | Brampton Brewery Ltd. | Winter Bock | 6 |
| North | Elland Brewery Limited | 1872 Porter | 6.5 |
| Scotland | The Highland Brewing Company Ltd | Orkney Blast | 6.0 |
| South East | Ramsgate Brewery | West Coast IPA | 6.5 |
| South West | Teignworthy Brewery Ltd | Russian Imperial Porter | 13.0 |
| Wales & West | Wye Valley Brewery | Dorothy Goodbody’s Country Ale | 6.0 |
Champion Porters, Stouts, Old Ales & Strong Milds
Sponsored by: freerbutler graphic design
| East | Oakham Ales | Black Hole Porter | 5.5 |
| Midlands | Dancing Duck Brewery | Dark Drake | 4.5 |
| North | Ossett Brewing Company | Treacle Stout | 5.0 |
| Scotland | Cairngorm Brewery Company | Black Gold | 4.4 |
| South East | Redemption Brewing Company | Fellowship Porter | 5.1 |
| South West | Yeovil Ales Ltd | Stout Hearted | 4.3 |
| Wales & West | Monty’s Brewery | Midnight | 4.0 |
Champion Speciality Beers
Sponsored by: Crisp Malting Group Ltd
| East | B&T Brewery Ltd | Fruit Bat | 4.5 |
| Midlands | The Backyard Brewhouse | Gold | 4.1 |
| North | The Jarrow Brewery | Westoe IPA | 4.6 |
| Scotland | TSA Brewing company | Double Espresso | 4.8 |
| South East | Ascot Ales Ltd | Cob | 4.5 |
| South West | Penpont Brewery | Ginger Beer | 4.2 |
| Wales & West | Salopian Brewery | Lemon Dream | 4.5 |
Champion Bottled Bitter (up to 4.9%)
Sponsored by: Croxsons
| East | Tring Brewery | Side Pocket for a Toad | 4.5 |
| Midlands | Warwickshire Beer Co. | Duck Soup | 4.2 |
| North | Cumbrian Legendary Ales | Langdale | 4.0 |
| Scotland | Fyne Ales Ltd | Highlander | 4.8 |
| South East | The Old Dairy Brewery | Blue Top | 4.8 |
| South West | Stonehenge Ales Ltd | Great Bustard | 4.8 |
| Wales & West | Salopian Brewery | Darwin’s Origin | 4.3 |
Champion Bottled Bitters (over 5%)
Sponsored by: Russel Scanlan
| East | Elgood & Sons Ltd | Elgoods Warrior | 5.2 |
| Midlands | Buxton Brewery | Wild Boar | 5.7 |
| North | Coniston Brewing Company Limited | Infinity I.P.A. | 6.0 |
| Scotland | The Inveralmond Brewery Ltd | Blackfriar | 7.0 |
| South East | Westerham Brewery | Viceroy India Pale Ale | 5.0 |
| South West | Bristol Beer Factory | Southville Hop | 6.5 |
| Wales & West | The Hurns Brewing Co Ltd | Cwrw Idris | 5.2 |
Champion Bottled Gold Beers
Sponsored by: Bathgate Leasing Ltd
| East | Wolf Brewery | Prairie Gold | 5 |
| Midlands | Hook Norton Brewery Co. Ltd | Hooky Gold | 4.2 |
| North | Peerless Brewing | Hilbre Gold | 4.5 |
| Scotland | Harviestoun Brewery | Bitter & Twisted | 4.2 |
| South East | Black Cat Brewery | Hopsmack | 4.0 |
| South West | Forge Brewery | Litehouse | 4.3 |
| Wales & West | Hobsons Brewery | Hobsons Twisted Spire | 3.6 |
Champion Bottled Speciality Beers
Sponsored by: Jigsaw Bag in Box Ltd
| East | Wolf Brewery | Lone Wolf Lager | 4.4 |
| Midlands | Slater’s Ales | Queen Bee | 4.2 |
| North | Peerless Brewing | Jinja Ninja | 4.0 |
| Scotland | Harviestoun Brewery | Ola Dubh | 8.0 |
| South East | The Kernel Brewery | Suke Quto Coffee India Pale Ale | 6.9 |
| South West | Mighty Hop | What-Ho Ginger | 4.0 |
| Wales & West | Stonehouse Brewery | Wheeltapper’s Wheat Beer | 4.5 |
Champion Bottled Porters, Stouts, Old Ales & Strong Milds
Sponsored by: Beatson Clark
| East | Green Jack Brewing Co. Ltd | Lurcher Stout | 4.8 |
| Midlands | The Chiltern Brewery | Glad Tidings Stout | 4.6 |
| North | Elland Brewery Limited | 1872 Porter | 6.5 |
| Scotland | Harviestoun Brewery | Old Engine Oil | 6.0 |
| South East | The Kernel Brewery | Imperial Brown Stout (London 1856) | 10.1 |
| South West | Cotleigh Brewery Ltd | Peregrine | 5.0 |
| Wales & West | The Celt Experience Ltd | Newmans Cave Bear | 4.0 |
Champion Bottled Beer
Sponsored by: Label Apeel
Supreme Champion
Sponsored by: Lallemand