Fields of Gold 2026 Info
Account Registration
You will be able to create your account beginning Sunday 1 March, 2026 00:00, GMT through Thursday 1 October, 2026 12:00, BST.
Judges and stewards may register beginning Sunday 1 March, 2026 00:00, GMT through Thursday 1 October, 2026 12:00, BST.
Entry Registration
You will be able to add your entries to the system beginning Sunday 1 March, 2026 00:00, GMT through Thursday 1 October, 2026 12:00, BST.
Entry Fees
£10.00 (GBP) per entry. £6.00 per entry after the 1st entry.
BJCP 2021 Styles Accepted
If a style's name is hyperlinked, it has specific entry requirements. Select or tap on the name to view the subcategory's requirements.
| 2B International Amber Lager | 2C International Dark Lager | 4A Munich Helles |
| 4C Helles Bock | 6A Märzen | 6B Rauchbier |
| 6C Dunkels Bock | 8A Munich Dunkel | 9A Doppelbock |
| 9B Eisbock | 9C Baltic Porter | 10A Weissbier |
| 10B Dunkels Weissbier | 10C Weizenbock | 13A Dark Mild |
| 13B British Brown Ale | 13C English Porter | 14A Scottish Light |
| 14B Scottish Heavy | 14C Scottish Export | 16A Sweet Stout |
| 16B Oatmeal Stout | 16C Tropical Stout | 17A British Strong Ale |
| 17B Old Ale | 17C Wee Heavy | 17D English Barley Wine |
| 20C Imperial Stout | 23C Oud Bruin | 24C Bière de Garde |
| 26B Belgian Dubbel | 26D Belgian Dark Strong Ale |
Per Entrant Limits
Each entrant is limited to 2 entries.
Each entrant is limited to 1 entry per subcategory – exceptions are detailed below.
Each entrant is limited to to 1 entry for the following subcategory:
Pay Entry Fees
After creating your account and adding your entries to the system, you must pay your entry fee(s). Accepted payment methods are:
- Credit/debit card and e-check, via PayPal
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.
Entry Delivery
Entry bottles accepted at our drop-off locations from Monday 12 October, 2026 09:00, BST through Friday 16 October, 2026 18:00, BST.
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.
27-31 Sawmills Rd, Diss IP22 4GG
01379643944
Shipping Info
Entry bottles accepted at our shipping location from Monday 12 October, 2026 09:00, BST through Friday 16 October, 2026 18:00, BST.
Ship entries to:
Norwich Amateur Brewers
Ampersand Brew Co., 27-31 Sawmills Rd, Diss, IP22 4GG
Packing and Shipping
Carefully pack your entries in a sturdy box. Line the inside of your carton with a plastic trash bag. Partition and pack each bottle with adequate packaging material. Please do not over pack!
Write clearly: Fragile. This Side Up. on the package. Please only use bubble wrap as your packing material.
Enclose each of your bottle labels in a small zip-top bag before attaching to their respective bottles. This way it makes it possible for the organizer to identify specifically which entry has broken if there is damage during shipment.
Every reasonable effort will be made to contact entrants whose bottles have broken to make arrangements for sending replacement bottles.
Judging Sessions
Competition judging dates are yet to be determined. Please check back later.
Best of Show
The winner of the best of show will recieve a substantial prize!
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place once judging is completed.
Places will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category/table.
The 1st place entry in each category will advance to the Best of Show (BOS) round with a single, overall Best of Show beer selected.
Additional prizes may be awarded to those winners present at the awards ceremony at the discretion of the competition organizers.
Both score sheets and awards will be available for pick up that night after the ceremony concludes. Awards and score sheets not picked up will be mailed back to participants. Results will be posted to the competition web site after the ceremony concludes.
Awards Ceremony
Ampersand Brew Co.
27-31 Sawmills Rd, Diss, IP22 4GG
Saturday 17 October, 2026 18:00, BST
Judging Sessions
Competition judging dates are yet to be determined. Please check back later.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 01/03/2026 00:00, GMT through 01/10/2026 12:00, BST.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.