I, for one, am looking forward to the result of this years Sheffield Beer Survey. It was carried out on 28th July which meant I was unable to participate as it was my birthday weekend and I was drinking real ale in Newcastle!
What is the pupose of the survey? Well a few years ago Derby claimed to be the Real Ale Capital of England. Now we can't have that can we?! So ever since Sheffield CAMRA have organised a pub crawl, sorry survey, to count how many different beers are available on the day. Our fair city had had the largest choice every time but now there are similiar surveys being carried out by York and Norwich CAMRA branches. Both cities have a vibrant real ale scene but can they steal our crown?
It was interesting thsat the 2010 beer survey highlighted the fact that Moonshine by Abbeydale brewery was the most common beer on offer. Not sure if it held that title in 2011 and we'll have to see if will win this year. For there is growing competition from Farmers Blonde which I am beginning to see more and more of.
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