Champion Beer of Britain

The Champion Beer of Britain (also known as CBOB) is an award presented by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), at its annual Great British Beer Festival in early August.

In 2016, however, the announcement was made at a special Champion Beer of Britain Awards Dinner held in the evening of 9 August (the first day of that year's festival) at the Kensington Olympia Hilton Hotel on the first day of the festival.

[1][2] After an outcry from members the process of announcing the winning beers during the trade day afternoon at GBBF was quickly reinstated.

[3] While the award is prestigious, winning has sometimes caused problems for smaller breweries who have been unable to meet the demand for their champion beers caused by the newfound fame and publicity.

From 1990 onwards Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were made instead of just having an overall winner.

Pump clip for the Champion Beer of Britain winner in 2004, Kelham Island Pale Rider
Rosette on the pump clip for Mighty Oak Oscar Wilde at the 2011 Great British Beer Festival , announcing it as the Supreme Champion for that year
Pump clip for Crouch Vale Brewers Gold at the 2008 Great British Beer Festival , advertising it was the Supreme Champion in both 2005 and 2006.