The following beers are shortlisted in the Champion Beer of Britain
(CBOB) (London and South East) session stouts round of the competition.
Judging will take place on Thursday, with the shortlisted winners announced in the afternoon.
These beers will be available from the Thursday session, onwards.
Gluten Free = Brewed to a gluten-free recipe (not certified Gluten-free unless stated in tasting notes.)
| Style | Brewery | Beer | ABV | Town / County | Tasting Notes | Location | Dietary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Red and Black Ales, Old Ale and Strong Mild | Brockley | Harcourt Red | 4.8% | Brockley - Greater London | Malty aroma, roast barley bitterness balanced by notes of red berries, marmalade, blackcurrants. Dry, roasty long aftertaste., which remains fruity. | BAR A | Vegan |
| Brown, Red and Black Ales, Old Ale and Strong Mild | Harvey's | Old Ale | 4.3% | Lewes - East Sussex | Soft and full-bodied, with hints of dried fruits and dates. Rich, dark and warming. To be enjoyed in the autumn and winter months by a roaring fire. | BAR B | |
| Brown, Red and Black Ales, Old Ale and Strong Mild | Iron Pier | Rosherville Red | 4.8% | Gravesend - Kent | Hoppy red rye ale, brewed with US hops to give a fruity character which contrasts nicely with the rich and spicy rye malts. | BAR B | |
| Brown, Red and Black Ales, Old Ale and Strong Mild | Langham | XXX | 4.4% | Lodsworth - West Sussex | A dark, chocolate malty, but light mild ale with smooth hopping, for a slightly sweeter taste. | BAR B | |
| Brown, Red and Black Ales, Old Ale and Strong Mild | Southwark | Routemaster Red | 4.2% | Bermondsey - Greater London | Routemaster Red is a modern style Red Ale. Pale, Bestmalz Red X® Malts give a subtle red hue with a hoppy flavour of peach and passionfruit. | BAR D | Vegan |