Champion Winter beer competition returns to Liverpool Beer Festival

Tickets on sale now for three days of celebration of British pubs and cask beer

CAMRA’s Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition returns to Liverpool Beer Festival for the second year running at the atmospheric Lutyens’ Crypt at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.

The Winter Champion will be crowned during the festival’s afternoon session on Thursday 18 February. The winner's beer will be on sale while stocks last, as part of the 200 plus beers and ciders on offer.

The Champion Winter winner is the result of a year of local and regional blind judging heats, with the category winners going forward to the final judging for the crown of Supreme Champion 2027, announced in the summer.

Festival Organiser, Mel James-Henry, said:

“We are delighted to be hosting the competition once again in the magnificent surroundings of the Lutheran Crypt. This is a great opportunity for festivalgoers to taste award winning beers from around the country and for us to fly the flag for top quality cask beer.”

The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is just a ten minutes walk from Liverpool Lime Street station.

About CAMRA:

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, is a not-for-profit UK consumer group.

We have been campaigning for pubs, pints and people since 1971.

Notes for editors:

Find photos of the previous winner and Liverpool Beer Festival here.

You can buy tickets here: Liverpool Beer Festival 2027 - Tckty.

The festival will be open to the public over the following five separately ticketed sessions:

Thursday 18 February (Midday until 6pm)

Thursday 18 February (6:00pm until 10:00pm)

Friday 19 February (Midday until 4:00pm)

Friday 19 February (6:00pm until 10:00pm)

Saturday 20 February (Midday until 6.00pm)

Every ticket includes:

(1) Admission (not refundable)

The amount charged varies depending on the session and ticket type. CAMRA members’ tickets have free admission but these are limited to one ticket per member per session and are not transferrable. Members will therefore need to log on before they can purchase their heavily discounted ticket.

(2) Glass (£3 not refundable)

No refunds will be given for unused tickets so please only buy what you can use.

No under 18s will be admitted. If you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25 then please come with proof of age as you may be asked to produce it at the door.

Wheelchair access is available through the main entrance but we ask you contact us by email to access@liverpoolbeerfestival.org.uk ahead of the festival so we can ensure the checking-in process for you is as quick and smooth as possible.

For further information please contact CAMRA Press Office via press@camra.org.uk.

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