Best beers of 2002

The best beers rated in 2002

Lager, Light (187 entries)
1	Lundgrens Lager (unfiltered), draught	4.33
2	Michel's Kellerbier	4.29
4	Policske Otakar Svetlý Ležák 11°	4.24
3	Michelstädter Rathausbräu Pils	4.22
5	Svijanský Rytir Bitter	4.20
6	Opat Svetlý Klásterní Speciál 13%	4.07
7	Džbán	4.04
8	James Squire Original Pilsener	3.95
9	Kloster Eberbach Hell	3.94
10	Rebel Zlatý	3.84
Honourable mentions: Adam Ravbar Kvasno Pivo, Herman Helles, draught, Taps Istanbul Vienna Lager, draught
Lager, Dark (96 entries)
1	Falcon Gammelbrygd 1996, aged 6 years	4.48
2	Lobkowicz Démon	4.43
3	Jämtlands Real Bärnsten, cask	4.42
4	Rebel Cerný	4.07
5	Michelstädter Rathausbräu Märzen	4.05
6	Sillamäe München Tume, draught	3.94
7	Denison's Royal Dunkel, draught	3.94
8	Nils Oscar Kalaspåsköl	3.93
9	Matilda Bay Dogbolter	3.87
10	De Schans Schwarz	3.86
Honourable mentions: Bornholmerbryg Julebryg, Gerbeaud Barna, draught
Lager, Bock (80 entries)
1	Jämtlands Påsköl 2002, cask	4.19
2	Burragorang Bock Beer	4.06
3	Stoudt's Anniversary	4.05
4	Örebro Slussinator, draught	3.94
5	Big Hole Head Smashed In	3.88
6	Great Lakes Eliot Ness	3.84
7	Halve Maan Zondebock	3.79
8	Klein Duimpje Springbok	3.77
9	t'IJ Bockbier	3.73
10	Denison's Bock, draught	3.70
Honourable mentions: Hansa Urbock 2000, aged 2 years, Ziegelhof Rauracher Bräu Dunkles Starkbier
Ale, British style (427 entries)
1	Gale's Jubilee Ale	4.54
2	Nynäshamn Bedarö Bitter, cask	4.51
3	Foxfield Kinghorn, cask	4.43
3	Foxfield Pacific Wave, cask	4.43
3	Hook Norton Generation, cask	4.43
6	Little Creatures Pale Ale	4.28
7	Ale Smith J.P. Gray's Scottish Wee Heavy 2001	4.26
8	Stoudt's Scotch Style Ale	4.26
9	Smuttynose Scotch Style Ale	4.23
10	Rogue Jazz Guy Ale	4.21
Honourable mentions: De Schans Lentebier, Granite Winter IPA, draught, Hesket Newmarket Doris 90th Birthday Ale, cask
Ale, Belgian style (112 entries)
1	Felix Oudenarde Oud Bruin 1998, aged 4 years	5.00
2	Malheur Brut Reserve	4.94
3	La Trappe Quadrupel 1992, aged 10 years	4.88
4	Westvleteren 8 1994, aged 8 years	4.81
5	Westvleteren 6 1996, aged 6 years	4.76
6	Westvleteren 12 1995, aged 7 years	4.68
7	De Dolle Stille Nacht Grand Reserva 2000	4.67
8	Slottskällan Kloster 1999, aged 3 years	4.61
9	Brasserie des Cimes Yeti	4.58
10	Brasserie des Cimes Piste Noire	4.44
Honourable mentions: La Baladin Nora, Stadin Dubbel, Bäre-Bräu Vollmond-Triple
Ale, German style (9 entries)
1	Maximiliaan Bethanien, draught	3.94
1	Clockwork Thunder & Lightning, draught	3.94
3	Long Trail Double Bag Ale	3.76
4	Bornholmer Bryg Mørk Guld	3.75
5	Nynäshamn Ankarudden Alt, draught	3.21
6	Bürger Kölsch	3.16
7	Sinebrychoff Ruunu-Olutta	2.98
8	Sester Kölsch, draught	2.97
9	Clockwork Red Alt Beer, draught	2.73
Porter/Stout (81 entries)
1	Smuttynose Robust Porter	4.61
2	Nils Oscar Julöl 1999 Imperial Stout, aged 2 years	4.58
3	Wellington Imperial Stout	4.52
4	Dogfish Head Worldwide Stout	4.29
5	Brooklyn Chocolate Stout '00-'01	4.29
6	High Force Hotel Cauldron Snout	4.28
7	Samuels Smith's Imperial Stout 1999, aged 3 years	4.21
8	Dieu du Ciel! Péché Mortel, draught	4.19
8	Le Sergent Recruteur Tenébreuse, draught	4.19
8	Wentworth Black Zac, cask	4.19
8	Harviestoun Black to Front, cask	4.19
Honourable mention: Mountain Goat Surefoot Stout
Wheat beer (57 entries)
1	Darmstädter Weissbier Hefe-hell	4.40
2	Jörger Weisse	4.35
3	Huber Weisse	4.34
4	Michelstädter Rathausbräu Weizen	4.25
5	Schmucker Hefe-Weizen	4.22
6	Denison's Weizen, draught	4.19
7	Skinner's Cornish Blonde	4.16
8	Allagash White	4.08
9	Hitachino Nest Weizen	4.04
10	Uberach Bière Blanche	4.01
Honourable mentions: Birrificio Italiano B.I. Weizen, draught, Taps Istanbul Hefeweizen, draught, Apollo Lys Weissbier, draught
Gueuze/Lambic (16 entries)
1	Cantillon Cuvée Lou Pèpé Gueuze 1999, aged 3 years	4.43
2	Oude Beersel Oud Geuze	4.43
3	Boon Oude Geuze Mariage Parfait	4.38
4	Hanssens Oudbeitje	4.19
5	Cantillon Gueuze Lambic, draught	4.13
6	De Cam Oude Geuze	4.08
7	Drie Fonteinen Kriek	3.98
8	Cantillon Faro, draught	3.95
9	Girardin Kriek, draught	3.93
10	Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus, draught	3.85
Special (43 entries)
1	Diamond Ruisolut*	3.97
2	Ultramour	3.74
3	Dieu du Ciel! Charbonniere, draught	3.70
4	Stone Smoked Porter	3.68
5	Heather Ales Kelpie Seaweed Ale	3.49
6	O'Hanlon's Organic Rye Beer	3.29
7	Ventnor Sand Rock Smoked Ale	3.29
8	Hartwall Roggenbier	3.22
9	Le Cheval Blanc Atoca, draught	3.21
9	De La Soif Klo'cher Chocolate Ale, draught	3.21
Overall (1091 entries)
1	Felix Oudenarde Oud Bruin 1998, aged 4 years	5.00
2	Malheur Brut Reserve	4.94
3	La Trappe Quadrupel 1992, aged 10 years	4.88
4	Westvleteren 8 1994, aged 8 years	4.81
5	Westvleteren 6 1996, aged 6 years	4.76
6	Westvleteren 12 1995, aged 7 years	4.68
7	De Dolle Stille Nacht Grand Reserva 2000	4.67
8	Smuttynose Robust Porter	4.57
9	Slottskällan Kloster 1999, aged 3 years	4.61
10	Nils Oscar Julöl 1999 Imperial Stout, aged 2 years	4.54