The York Beer and Cider Festival is soon approaching and for the second time York CAMRA have asked me to judge in the 'LocAle' beer competition. If the competition is anything like it was last year it should be a lot of fun.
In order for a beer to be submitted to the competition it has to come from a Brewery with in 25 miles of the festival site - its as simple as that. The festival will also feature a 'LocAle' bar showcasing 50+ beers from 19 different local breweries. This a great way to promote local beer. With so many breweries producing quality beer in the UK at the moment it is hard to keep up with whats available and I have found from experience that a lot of breweries, particularly the smaller breweries, can go unnoticed. The 'LocAle' competition and bar is a good way of letting the public know what beer is being produced outside their own front door and hopefully this will encourage them to buy local beer in the future. Great idea.
Although judging last year was fun I don't think my knowledge on beer was up to scratch. In the last year I have learned considerably more about beer which should make this year a lot more interesting.
If anyone is interested in going to the York Beer Festival all the information can be found here http://www.yorkbeerfestival.org.uk/2011/index
More posts about the 'LocAle' competition and the York Beer Festival to follow.
Good luck to any breweries submitting a beer!
Cheers!
