Best Ale

Fuller's Vintage Ale is an annual limited-release bottle-conditioned strong ale from Fuller's, first produced in 1997 and designed to mature for up to five years.

Bell’s Brewery is a Michigan-based craft brewery known for producing a wide range of classic ales and IPAs. Founded by Dave Bell in 1984, it remains family-owned and operated, utilizing time-honored brewing methods to create flavorful beers like Two Hearted IPA and Warm Hop Amber Ale. The brewery’s...

A strong dark ruby mild at 6% ABV brewed at the Beacon Hotel in Sedgley, West Midlands, revived in 1987 from a Victorian recipe by Sarah Hughes's grandson.

A strong ale brewed at Traquair House in Innerleithen, Scotland, one of Britain's oldest inhabited houses dating to the 12th century, with brewing revived in the 1960s.

A Scottish dark ale aged in Highland Park whisky casks by Harviestoun Brewery; 'Ola Dubh' means 'black oil' in Scottish Gaelic.

Robinson's Old Tom is a 8.5% ABV strong dark ale brewed by Frederic Robinson Ltd in Stockport, Greater Manchester, first brewed in 1899 and one of England's most decorated barley wines at national competitions.

Harvey's Imperial Extra Double Stout is a high-strength stout brewed by Harvey & Son of Lewes, East Sussex, revived from a Victorian-era recipe originally brewed for export to the Russian Imperial court.

Theakston Old Peculier is a strong dark ale from Masham, North Yorkshire, whose name derives from the Peculier of Masham, a medieval ecclesiastical court, and has been brewed since the 19th century.

Annual barley wine from JW Lees of Middleton, brewed since 1986 from that year's fresh barley and hop harvest, often matured in Scotch whisky or port casks.

Dark porter from Titanic Brewery in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, brewed with real plums and a repeated CAMRA award winner across multiple categories.

A classic Black Country bitter from Batham's Brewery in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, a family-run brewery established in 1877 and rarely distributed outside its local area.

Single-hop pale ale from Oakham Ales in Peterborough, England, showcasing Citra hops and influential in popularising American hop varieties in British brewing.

Pale ale from Sheffield's Kelham Island Brewery that won CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain in 2004, brewed at 5.2% ABV with a full, hoppy character.

A dark porter from Harviestoun Brewery in Alva, Scotland, named for its deep black color and viscous appearance, brewed to around 6% ABV.

Coniston Bluebird Bitter is a 3.6% ABV pale bitter from Coniston Brewing Co. in Cumbria, named after Donald Campbell's record-breaking Bluebird boat, that won CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain in 1998.

A session citra pale ale from Fyne Ales at Cairndow, Argyll, Scotland, that won CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain in 2013 at just 3.8% ABV.

Golden pale ale from Oakham Ales in Peterborough, England, named after Jeffrey Hudson, a 17th-century dwarf from Oakham, and a multiple CAMRA Champion Beer winner.

Adnams Tally-Ho is a strong barley wine from Adnams Brewery in Southwold, Suffolk, traditionally produced as a winter seasonal and one of the brewery's longest-standing speciality ales.

Timothy Taylor Boltmaker is a 4% classic Yorkshire bitter from the Keighley-based Knowle Spring Brewery, winner of CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain award in 2014.

Pale ale from Salopian Brewery in Shrewsbury, England, a multiple CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain award winner noted for its pronounced citrusy hop character.

A rich dark ale from the Orkney Brewery on mainland Orkney, Scotland, blending roasted malt flavors with hints of chocolate and toffee.

Pale golden ale from Rooster's Brewery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, created by founder Sean Franklin and widely credited as a pioneer in bringing American hops to British craft beer.

A blonde bitter from Harviestoun Brewery in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, that won CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain in 2003, the first Scottish beer to receive that award.

Woodforde's Norfolk Nog is a 4.6% ABV dark old ale brewed by Woodforde's Brewery in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, which won CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain title in the old ale category.

St Austell Proper Job is a 4.5% IPA from St Austell Brewery in Cornwall that has won multiple awards, including recognition at CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain competition.

Woodforde's Wherry is a 3.8% ABV amber bitter brewed by Woodforde's Brewery in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, and has won CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain award, most notably in 1996.

A Scottish pale ale from Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore that won CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain in 2009, brewed with elderflower for a distinctive aroma.

Exmoor Gold is a golden ale from Exmoor Ales in Somerset, launched in the 1980s and regarded as one of England's early pioneering examples of the golden ale style.

Dark mild from Moorhouse's Brewery in Burnley, Lancashire, awarded CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain in 2000, noted for its smooth, lightly roasty character.