These tasting panels are selected from CAMRA members and other individuals, including members of the brewing industry (although representatives of nominated beers' breweries are excluded). The winners in each of these categories are then presented to a new panel consisting of local celebrities, politicians, and brewers, who, again blind tasting, selects an overall champion, silver medalist, and bronze medalist.
A group of discerning palates is chosen from CAMRA members and other individuals, including industry experts (although brewery representatives of nominated beers are excluded). The winners in each category are then presented to a new panel consisting of local celebrities, politicians, and brewers, who conduct blind tastings to determine an overall champion, silver medalist, and bronze medalist.