The fifteenth Maltings Beer Festival «

The fifteenth Maltings Beer Festival

03 May 2007 at 11:15

Waiting to go into the beer festival The judging is taken very seriously Carl Beeson, Summerskills (right) thanks Richard Wheeler, ex MD Tuckers for his support of the brewers in the South West over his many years in the industry.	The fifteenth Maltings Beer Festival, at Tuckers Maltings in Newton Abbot, was another wonderful event, we had nearly 4000 drinkers in over the 3 days consuming about 320 firkins.The standard of brewing goes up and up, with nearly 300 beers to judge on the Thursday there were none which could not be judged. After much deliberation by the judges, St Austell Tribute was a deserved Champion of the festival. Click here for the full list of results The weather was wonderful with people spilling out onto the playing field well into the evenings – the heater that we had put in the marquee was definitely redundant this year! Those on the Maltings floor were entertained by Ironic (Fri), the Belfast Busker (Sat) and Real World (Sat). Thanks to all those brewers and CAMRA members who worked so hard to make it a success and thanks to all of you who came along and enjoyed our wares. A mention must also be made of the help given by Tuckers Maltings – without their support, the brewing industry in the South West would not be what it is now. Richard Wheeler retired as MD of Tuckers at the end of 2006 and we acknowledged his help over the years with a presentation to him at this festival. Carl Beeson, who was chairman of SIBA South West when the Maltings Beer Festival began, presented Richard Wheeler with an engraved decanter from all of his brewing friends in the South West. The 2008 Maltings Beer Festival dates are 24 – 26 April – we look forward to seeing you there!
Richard Wheeler (left), ex MD of Tuckers accepting the trophy on behalf of St Austell presentation made by Andy Hill of Tuckers! Overall Champion – sponsored by Tuckers	A serious piece of stillaging!	Paul Davey (RCH) with Peter Amor(SIBA Chairman) Champion Bitter – sponsored by Hallamshire	Bala Kumar receives award for Archers from Peter Amor Silver Bitters – sponsored by Hallamshire
Giles Smeath (Dorset) receives award from Peter Amor Bronze Bitters – sponsored by Hallamshire	More serious judging	David Aucutt (East West Ales) Presenting to Patrick McCaig (Otter) Champion Strong Ales – sponsored by East West	David Aucutt presenting to O’Hanlon’s Bronze Strong Ales – sponsored by East West Ales
	David Aucutt (East West Ales) presenting to Tim Webster (Barum) Champion Mild – sponsored by Flying Firkin	Would you nelieve this is late at night in early April?	Carola Brown (SIBA & Ballards) presenting to Alasdair Large (Keystone) Champion Speciality Beer – sponsored by Spa Soft
Carola Brown (SIBA & Ballards) presenting to Giles Smeath (Dorset) Silver Speciality Beer – sponsored by Spa Soft	Even the photographer can’t resist the stillage – 300 firkins along one wall	Paul Corbett (Charles Faram) Presents to Jem Ham (Cheddar Ales) Silver Best Bitters – sponsored by Charles Faram	Paul Corbett (Charles Faram) Presents to Giles Smeath (Dorset Brewing) Bronze Best Bitters – sponsored by Charles Faram
Getting ready to serve – “I hope they don’t want me to fetch a beer from the ‘A’s!”	Roger Catte (Moles Brewery) accepts award from Murphy & Son Gold Premium Bitter – sponsored by Murphy & Son	Hidden Brewery accepts award from Murphy & Son Silver Premium Bitter – sponsored by Murphy & Son	More of the barmy April evening
Peter Kerr (ABUK) presents to Paul Davey (RCH) Silver Porters, Strong Milds, Old Ales & Stouts – sponsored by ABUK	Peter Kerr (ABUK) presents to Bristol Beer Factory Bronze Porters, Strong Milds, Old Ales & Stouts – sponsored by ABUK	The number crunchers at work (or some of them) sorting out the results of the competition	Peter Kerr (ABUK) presents to Paul Davey (RCH) Gold Bottled Beers – sponsored by ABUK
Peter Kerr (ABUK) presents to Butcombe Brewery Silver Bottled Beers – sponsored by ABUK	Peter Kerr (ABUK) presents to Greig Futcher (Hop Back) Bronze Bottled Beers – sponsored by ABUK

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