Twelve finalists were whittled down to the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners by an expert judging panel at Birmingham’s NEC this week.
The CAMRA award is one of the most coveted and well-respected cask beer competitions, putting the winner firmly in both the UK-wide and international spotlight.
Lewis Elliott and Richard Hickman of Penzance brewery said: “It’s quite overwhelming. I’m really glad the style has come back. It’s down to the founder of our brewery Peter Elvin and his nephew Rob, who showed me the ropes. I can’t believe we are here right now, its mad!”
Lots of flavour
Champion Beer of Britain judging coordinator Christine Cryne added: “The aroma of this classic dark mild has all the enticing aromas one would expect.”
She described the brew as: “Chocolate and sweet cocoa on the nose. Chocolate, sultanas and dry roast on the palate where the gentle pleasant sweetness is balanced by a roasty, subtle, dry bitterness. Packs a lot of flavour for a 3.6% beer.”
The Silver and Bronze winners for 2025 were Snowflake from Sarah Hughes Brewery and Fallen Angel by Church End respectively.
CAMRA awards director Gary Timmins said: “I’m over the moon for Penzance, with Mild being a deserving Champion Beer of Britain.
“From CAMRA members nominating their favourites, through to those tough regional rounds, to the final panel of judges, this is a vigorous and fiercely independent competition, and Mild has come out on top.”
Top quality
He added: “I hope everyone will join me on the Great British Beer Festival floor where you can try all our final twelve beers, each one is top quality, and each brewer deserves a congratulations in their own right.”
The winners of the Champion Bottled Beer of Britain were also announced at the Great British Beer Festival, with St Austell’s Proper Job claiming Gold.
Other finalists across all categories this year included Fuller’s, Butcombe, Ossett and more.
Last year’s Champion Beer of Britain award winner was Crouch Valley Brewery’s Amarillo.
