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Craft Brewer of the Year Award
Beer brewed with character.
About this category
This award recognises an independent UK brewery whose beers stand out for quality, consistency and character, and whose business supports its community and stockists. Judges look for the beer, the brewery and responsible marketing.
Eligibility
Open to independent UK breweries of every size. Brewery taps should also consider The Pub Awards.
Judging criteria
- Beer quality and consistency
- Range
- Brewing practice
- Responsible marketing
- Business results
Qualitative criteria
Beer drinkers recommend to friends.
Metrics
- Volume
- Stockists
- Range
- Awards won and growth
Additional criteria
Entries should include a short description of the business and its products, photographs where helpful, supporting figures such as sales, stockists, growth or awards, and, where possible, comments from customers or stockists. Shortlisted producers may be asked to send product samples for tasting. Figures can be given as ranges and nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Every entry must meet food safety and labelling law. Judges consider the size and stage of every business, so a kitchen table maker competes on equal terms with an established brand.
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