2012: Beery Roundup

Its golden pints time of year again and as I'm away on honeymoon at the end of the year; I'd better get this typed up now (10th December). As with last year I'll use my rate beer notes plus stuff on this blog to jog my memory, but its not scientific in any way, just things that have made an impression on me.

Best UK Cask Beer

Bristol Beer Factory/ Dark Star Southern Cospiracy


Best UK Keg Beer
Wild Beer Co Epic Saison

Best UK Bottled or Canned Beer

Buxton Imperial Black

bristol beer factory mocha

Best Overseas Draught Beer

Nøgne Ø Imperial Brown Ale

Best Overseas Bottled or Canned Beer

Stone Sublimey Self Righteous

New Glarus Raspberry Tart

Best Overall Beer

Buxton Imperial Black

  

Best Pumpclip or Label

Brewdog International Arms Race

Best UK Brewery

Buxton

Best Overseas Brewery

Stone

Pub/Bar of the Year

York Tap (again!)

Beer Festival of the Year

dublin craft beer fest

Supermarket of the Year

N/A

Independent Retailer of the Year

House of Trembling Madness

Online Retailer of the Year

Drinkstore 

Best Beer Book or Magazine

Shakespeare's Local 

Best Beer Blog or Website

Boak & Bailey

Best Beer Twitterer

Phil Hardy @Filrd

Best Online Brewery Presence

  Magic Rock

Food and Beer Pairing of the Year 

 Lindemans Cuvee Rene Gueuze and Ceviche

In 2012 I’d most like to...

Get back to Belgium


Cheese and beer Pairing of the Year
Marble Saison Special and Stinking Bishop