The Competitions are structured to broadly reflect the global market for beer in broad categories that would be understood by the majority of consumers.
| 9 categories/competitions comprised of 27 classes in total, offering a total of 81 Awards |
Gold Award winners in each category are re-judged by the entire panel to select the Champion Beer (and trophy winner) for that category. No supreme champion is determined.
Virtually every beer brewed commercially should be able to find a place in one of the classes. If in doubt, view the style guide from the button the left. If you are still uncertain, contact the Chairman of Judges at ++44 (0) 1902 422303 or e-mail chairman@brewingawards.org
| 2010 Categories & Classes - Closing date for entries to be announced |
Classes below show ABV% bands or alternative definition
| packaged (smallpack) beers |
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• The International Lager Competition - 4 classes
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| 1. 2.5 - 4.4 |
2. 4.5 - 5.5 |
3. 5.6 - 6.9 |
4. Organic 2.5 - 6.9 |
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Trophy previously sponsored by ‘Brewers’ Guardian’ magazine
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| • The International Ale Competition - 4 classes |
| 1. 2.5 - 4.3 |
2. 4.4 - 5.1 |
3. 5.2 - 6.9 |
4. Organic 2.5 - 6.9 |
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Trophy previously sponsored by ‘Brewing & Distilling International’ magazine
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| draught & packaged beers (smallpack) beers |
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• The International Speciality Beers Competition - 3 classes (all up to 11.5%)
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| 1. Wheat |
2.Fruit |
3. Other special ingredients |
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Trophy previously sponsored by The British Guild of Beer Writers
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| • The International Strong Beer Competition - 3 classes (all 7.0% or above) |
| 1. Lager |
2. Ale |
3. Dark |
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Trophy previously sponsored by ‘Brauwelt International’ magazine
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| • The International Dark Milds, Stouts & Porters Competition - 4 classes |
| 1. Cask & Keg 2.5 - 4.1 |
2. Cask & Keg 4.2 - 6.9 |
3. Smallpack 2.5 - 4.8 |
4. Smallpack 4.9 - 6.9 |
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Trophy previously sponsored by ‘The Brewer & Distiller’ magazine
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| • The International Non-Alcoholic & Low-Alcohol Beers Competition - 2 classes |
| 1. Non (up to 1.1%) |
2. Low 1.2 - 2.4 |
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Trophy previously sponsored by The UK All Party Parliamentary Beer Group
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| draught beers |
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• The International Lager Competition - 2 classes
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| 1. 2.5 - 4.5 |
2. 4.6 - 6.9 |
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Trophy sponsored by The Brewing Food & Beverage Industry Suppliers’ Association (BFBi)
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| • The International Keg Ales Competition - 2 classes |
| 1. 2.5 - 3.8 |
2. 3.9 - 6.9 |
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Trophy previously sponsored by Drinktec, Munich
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| • The International Cask Conditioned Ale Competition - 3 classes |
| 1. 2.5 - 3.8 |
2. 3.9 - 4.5 |
3. 4.6 - 6.9 |
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Trophy previously sponsored by ‘The Morning Advertiser’ newspaper
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| Any questions on how to enter? E-mail: chairman@brewingawards.org |
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