The Best Portuguese Craft Beer of 2024 is known on April 12th!
Registration closes next Saturday
There is little left to know about the Best Portuguese Craft Beer of 2024! The award will be delivered, on day 12, at HopSin Brewbup, in Colares, host of the XII National Competition of Casing and Handcrafted Beers (CNCCA). Registration closes on Saturday at www.cncca.pt.
As one of the high moments of the national brewer market, the organization of the Contest always prepares an event open to the community and the general public, where there is no shortage of craft beer, of course, with various activities related to the theme, and this year is no exception:
Morning Program
11h00 – Presentation of the book “The Shape of Brewing” by Jorge Thomas, founder and brewer at Fermentage
11h30 – Lecture on the Portuguese Cherry Market. Moderation: Bruno Aquino (organization). Guests linked to national craft beer
Tarde Program
13h00 Lecture on Beers Ageed by Teófilo Oliveira, founder and brewer of brand 5 and Half
16h00 – Quizz Brewery
17h00 – Lecture on the World of Tattoo by Bang-Bang Tattoo
18h30 – Presentation of the winners of the XII CNCCA, award and certificate delivery
The lectures and events will be interviewed with an El Chaparral DJ set.
In the 12th National Contest of Casing and Handcraft Beers, 0 major highlights, and for the first time, is not a specific style of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), but rather a concept: smoked beers, challenging participants to explore intense and authentic aromas of the Smoked Beers. Another of the novelties is the award of the award Tributo Espírito Cervejeiro – CNCCA, a distinction that aims to recognize annually those who, with passion, dedication and vision, contribute to the dissemination, growth and strengthening of the brewing culture in Portugal. This tribute celebrates the commitment to the authenticity, sharing and evolution of the market craft, honouring those who leave their mark in this movement.
“Murder in Porto”, Two Crows
The “Murder in Porto”, an Imperial Stout aged in Port wine barrels, the Two Corvos Lisbon, was considered the Best Portuguese Craft Beer of 2023 (in the photo). What’s 2024?
Organized by the Beers of the World Forum, the National Contest of Caseiras and Handcraft Beers is a competition already consecrated in the brewery panorama, as well as being an annual moment of fraternization of the beer community. Registration takes place until 29 March at www.cncca.pt. Enthusiasts and craft beer professionals: are all invited to participate in this celebration of creativity and innovation! Prepare your best recipes and be part of this unique experience in the world of homemade and craft beers in Portugal!
XII National Competition of Casing and Handcraft Beers
HopSin Brewpub
5 April – Competition
12 April – Winners
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