North Hampshire

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

GBG Pub Selection Process

GOOD BEER GUIDE SELECTION PROCESS

Allocation for North Hampshire is 25 out of approx 230 eligible pubs/clubs.
GENERAL OVERALL (but refer to geographic spread below)

1) 2/3rds (17) pubs to be selected through beer scores (NBSS) The selection will be based upon beer-scoring criteria including:

  1. Minimum Beer Scoring (NBSS) achievement
  2. Minimum no of visits
  3. Minimum no of surveyors
  4. Scored at different times
  5. Length of Tenure of the Publican

2) 1/3rd (8) pubs to be selected by a majority vote at the first selection meetings. Any Branch member may propose an entry for one of these 'wild card' entries. Adding reserves is advisable.

Using the above as a basis:
GEOGRAPHIC SPREAD - Allocations to be spread between East and West North Hampshire, using the postcode areas agreed

EAST OF AREA (17 pubs)

  1. 12 pubs to be selected by beer scores (NBSS) ie top 12 scoring pubs in East of area
  2. + 5 pubs to be selected by nominations and voting
  3. Adding reserves is advisable

WEST OF AREA (8 pubs)

  1. 5 pubs to be selected by beer scores (NBSS) ie top 5 scoring pubs in West of area
  2. + 3 pubs to be selected by nominations and voting
  3. Adding reserves is advisable

AREA SELECTION MEETINGS First Selection - at January Branch Meeting on 8 January 2024, location TBC Final selection - at February Meeting in each area TBA Submission Deadline is first week in March.
Note: All North Hampshire members can attend and participate fully in both.