Thank you for your interest in the Fields of Gold 2026 organized by Norwich Amateur Brewers.

You only need to register your information once and can return to this site to enter more brews or edit the brews you've entered. You can even pay your entry fees online if you wish.

If you are willing to judge or steward, please return to register on or after Sunday 1 March, 2026 00:00, GMT.

Rules

Welcome to the Fields of Gold 2026, organised by Norwich Amateur Brewers, celebrating malt forward beers! With Crisp, Simpsons and Munton malts being on our doorstep our club felt passionately about holding a beer competition that celebrates the fantastic malts that are produced and exported to breweries around the world. Once again we are grateful for the strong support of our main sponsors The Malt Miller and Ampersand Brewery.

This year's competition event is again being hosted by our friends at Ampersand Brewery, Diss, Norfolk (3 minutes from Diss Railway Station).

Style Guidelines and Eligibility
Beers will be assessed against BJCP Style Guidelines 2021 available here: https://www.bjcp.org/bjcp-style-guidelines/

Eligibility: This competition is open to all home brewers, worldwide however please note large prizes will not be shipped outside of the UK. Competition organisers, staff, judges and stewards may enter the competition. Control measures and processes are in place to ensure fair and anonymous judging. Judges and stewards will not be assigned to categories which they have entered. All beers entered must have been made at the brewer’s home. Those made in commercial establishments, including brew-on-premise brew kits, are not eligible to enter.

Where

• Ampersand Brewery, 27-31 Sawmills Rd, Diss, IP22 4GG
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When

• Judging commences - approx. 10.30am
• Awards Ceremony - approx. 6pm

Important Deadlines

• Register online and pay for all entries by 2025-10-01 12:00 PM
• Finalise your entries by 2025-10-01 12:00 PM
• Delivery of entries by 2025-10-08 06:00 PM
• Drop-off available during the shipping window

Entry Cost & Essentials
Entry fee is £10 for the first entry and £6 for the 2nd entry.
Competitors are encouraged to come along to the awards event, sample the entries, share beers and have a pint of Ampersand beer with friends and fellow competitors.

Entry Acceptance Rules

Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 3

Each entry will consist of capped or corked bottles that are void of all identifying information, including labels and embossing. Printed caps are allowed, but must be blacked out completely.

3x 330ml or 500ml brown glass/PET bottles are preferred; however, green and clear glass will be accepted. Swing top bottles will likewise be accepted as well as corked bottles or cans.

Bottles will not be returned to contest entrants.

All requisite paperwork must be submitted with each entry and can be printed directly from this website. Entry paperwork should be attached to bottles by the method specified on the bottle label.

Be meticulous about noting any special ingredients that must be specified. Failure to note such ingredients may impact the judges' scoring of your entry.

Competition Officials

You can send an email to any of the following individuals via Contact.

• Keith Bailey — Competition Coordinator
• Philip Lawry — Competition Coordinator
• Jake Thorogood — Competition Coordinator

Sponsors

Norwich Amateur Brewers is proud to have the following sponsors for the Fields of Gold 2026.

Ampersand Brew Co.

27-31 Sawmills Rd, Diss IP22 4GG

Ampersand Brew Co. began life in a converted barn on the Hipwell family farm, founded by the passionate family team of Amy, Andy, and Adrian. Since those early days, they’ve grown into a modern, bespoke brewery now based in Diss, producing high-quality, small-batch beers that reflect their simple but effective philosophy: to brew the beer they want to drink, to the highest standard possible. And it shows — their beers consistently speak for themselves. Ampersand have always been fantastic supporters of Norwich Amateur Brewers, generously sharing their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm with our community. We’re proud to celebrate a brewery that not only produces outstanding beer, but also champions the local brewing scene.