Champion Beer of Scotland
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The Champion Beer of Scotland (also known as CBOS) is an award for Scottish
beer
s presented by the Campaign for Real Ale
(CAMRA), at their annual Scottish Traditional Beer Festival in Edinburgh
.
CAMRA also awards the Champion Beer of Britain
and the Champion Beer of Wales
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
beer
Beer
Beer is the world's most widely consumed andprobably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from malted cereal grains, most commonly malted barley and malted wheat...
s presented by the Campaign for Real Ale
Campaign for Real Ale
The Campaign for Real Ale is an independent voluntary consumer organisation based in St Albans, England, whose main aims are promoting real ale, real cider and the traditional British pub...
(CAMRA), at their annual Scottish Traditional Beer Festival in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
.
CAMRA also awards the Champion Beer of Britain
Champion Beer of Britain
The Champion Beer of Britain is an award presented by the Campaign for Real Ale , at their annual Great British Beer Festival in early August. Beers can qualify in three ways:...
and the Champion Beer of Wales
Champion Beer of Wales
The Champion Beer of Wales is a beer award presented annually by the Campaign for Real Ale at the Great Welsh Beer & Cider Festival in Cardiff, Wales....
.
Winners
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... 80/- |
Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... Deuchars IPA |
Broughton Broughton Ales Broughton Ales is a brewery near Broughton, which lies between the towns of Biggar and Peebles in Scotland. The brewery was founded in 1980.- Beers :* Greenmantle Ale - ABV 3.9%* Merlin's Ale - ABV 4.2%* Scottish Oatmeal Stout - ABV 4.2%... Scottish Oat Meal Stout |
| 1997 | Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... 80/- |
Belhaven Belhaven Brewery Belhaven brewery is a brewery near Dunbar in Scotland owned by Greene King.-History:Belhaven claims to have begun brewing in 1719. In that year the burgh of Dunbar levied a local tax on brewers to fund civic improvements... 80/- |
Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... Deuchars IPA |
| 1998 | Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... Deuchars IPA |
Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... 80/- |
Isle of Skye Red Cuillin |
| 1999 | Harviestoun Harviestoun Harviestoun, is an estate in Tillicoultry parish, Clackmannanshire. It lies at the base of the Ochil Hills, East-North-East of the town. Harviestoun Castle, was built in 1804 by Craufurd Tait after inheriting the estate from his father John Tait in 1800... Bitter & Twisted |
Isle of Skye Red Cuillin | Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... Deuchars IPA |
| 2000 | Orkney Orkney Brewery Sinclair Breweries Limited parent company for the Orkney and Atlas ales' Orkney Brewery was founded in March 1988 by Roger White at the old schoolhouse in Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland. Atlas was formed in 2002 by Neill Cotton and merged with Orkney in 2004 under the name Highland & Islands Breweries... Dark Island |
Houston Houston Brewing Company The Houston Brewing Company is a brewery in the village of Houston in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is attached to, and operated in common with, the public house and, as a result of its size, is classed as a microbrewery.... St Peter's Well |
Harviestoun Brooker’s Bitter & Twisted |
| 2001 | Inverlamond Ossian’s Ale | Houston Houston Brewing Company The Houston Brewing Company is a brewery in the village of Houston in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is attached to, and operated in common with, the public house and, as a result of its size, is classed as a microbrewery.... St Peter’s Well |
Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted |
| 2002 | Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted | Orkney Brewery Orkney Brewery Sinclair Breweries Limited parent company for the Orkney and Atlas ales' Orkney Brewery was founded in March 1988 by Roger White at the old schoolhouse in Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland. Atlas was formed in 2002 by Neill Cotton and merged with Orkney in 2004 under the name Highland & Islands Breweries... Dark Island |
Orkney Orkney Brewery Sinclair Breweries Limited parent company for the Orkney and Atlas ales' Orkney Brewery was founded in March 1988 by Roger White at the old schoolhouse in Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland. Atlas was formed in 2002 by Neill Cotton and merged with Orkney in 2004 under the name Highland & Islands Breweries... Red McGregor |
| 2003 | Orkney Orkney Brewery Sinclair Breweries Limited parent company for the Orkney and Atlas ales' Orkney Brewery was founded in March 1988 by Roger White at the old schoolhouse in Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland. Atlas was formed in 2002 by Neill Cotton and merged with Orkney in 2004 under the name Highland & Islands Breweries... Dark Island |
Isle of Skye Black Cullin | Harviestoun Bitter and Twisted |
| 2004 | Cairngorm Trade Winds | Isle of Skye Black Cullin | Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted |
| 2005 | Cairngorm Black Gold | Cairngorm Trade Winds | Isle of Skye Black Cullin |
| 2006 | Kelburn Cart Blanche | Cairngorm Black Gold | Cairngorm Trade Winds |
| 2007 | Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) The Highland Brewing Company, Orkney is situated in Orkney, Scotland. It was founded in 2005 by Rob Hill, formerly of the Orkney Brewery and Moorhouse's Brewery. It is situated in the old Creamery at Swannay Farms, Orkney Mainland.... Dark Munro |
Fyne Maverick | Fyne Piper's Gold |
| 2008 | Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) The Highland Brewing Company, Orkney is situated in Orkney, Scotland. It was founded in 2005 by Rob Hill, formerly of the Orkney Brewery and Moorhouse's Brewery. It is situated in the old Creamery at Swannay Farms, Orkney Mainland.... Scapa Special |
Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted | Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) The Highland Brewing Company, Orkney is situated in Orkney, Scotland. It was founded in 2005 by Rob Hill, formerly of the Orkney Brewery and Moorhouse's Brewery. It is situated in the old Creamery at Swannay Farms, Orkney Mainland.... Orkney Best |
| 2009 | Orkney Brewery Orkney Brewery Sinclair Breweries Limited parent company for the Orkney and Atlas ales' Orkney Brewery was founded in March 1988 by Roger White at the old schoolhouse in Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland. Atlas was formed in 2002 by Neill Cotton and merged with Orkney in 2004 under the name Highland & Islands Breweries... Raven Ale |
Orkney Orkney Brewery Sinclair Breweries Limited parent company for the Orkney and Atlas ales' Orkney Brewery was founded in March 1988 by Roger White at the old schoolhouse in Sandwick, Orkney, Scotland. Atlas was formed in 2002 by Neill Cotton and merged with Orkney in 2004 under the name Highland & Islands Breweries... Red MacGregor |
Caledonian Caledonian Brewery Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Shandon area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 19th century, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent... XPA |
| 2010 | Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) Highland Brewing Company (Orkney) The Highland Brewing Company, Orkney is situated in Orkney, Scotland. It was founded in 2005 by Rob Hill, formerly of the Orkney Brewery and Moorhouse's Brewery. It is situated in the old Creamery at Swannay Farms, Orkney Mainland.... Orkney Blast |
Black Isle Black Isle Brewery Black Isle Brewery Ltd. is a brewery on the Black Isle, in the Highland region of Scotland, near the village of Munlochy. The brewery makes a variety of beers including Yellowhammer, Red Kite Ale, Porter and Scotch Ale, along with a wheat beer and a blonde ale; all of their beers are organic and... Hibernator Oatmeal Stout |
Cairngorm Black Gold |
| 2011 | Isle of Skye Cuillin Beast | Cairngorm Black Gold | Houston Houston Brewing Company The Houston Brewing Company is a brewery in the village of Houston in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is attached to, and operated in common with, the public house and, as a result of its size, is classed as a microbrewery.... Peter's Well |