Wirral CAMRA uses beer scores submitted by CAMRA members to decide which pubs will in the next Good Beer Guide.

A few reminders:

• Only CAMRA members can submit beer scores.
• Submit scores only for real ales. We do not accept scores for cider or keg beers.
• We do not accept scores where there may be a potential conflict of interest such as pub licensees, managers, bar staff or anyone else closely associated with any Wirral pub.
• Any unrealistic scores will be disregarded – for instance where an individual always scores a very high mark for every beer at their favourite local for every visit.

To enter a score, use CAMRA’s National Beer Scoring System (NBSS). You can access this online from the WhatPub.com website where the scoring system is explained. Factors affecting your opinion include whether the taste and quality of the beer produced at the brewery is to a high standard and how well the beer has been looked after since leaving the brewery, particularly its length of time, conditioning and treatment in the pub cellar.

A brief guide to scoring

5	Excellent - Outstanding Beer in Superb Condition. As good as it gets
4.5	Excellent
4	Very Good
3.5	For those who can't make up their minds whether it's Good or Very Good
3	Good
2.5	Slightly Better than Average
2	Average. No faults with the brew or the way it is kept. Drink it without really noticing
1.5	Below Average. Don't have another.
1	Very Poor. Probably don't finish it.
0.5	Undrinkable. Take it back.
0	No Real Ale Available

Entering your scores on NBSS is quick and simple.

• Using your phone on the pub’s Wi-Fi or your phone’s network, log onto WhatPub.com
• Find the entry for the pub – there is a button labelled ‘Nearby’ or ‘Nearby pubs’ to save you doing a full search
• Click on ‘Submit Beer Scores’
• Press the Member Login bar (if you have forgotten your password there is a link to reset it from an email)
• You may be able to set your phone to save your password for later pub visits
• You can then follow the screen first setting the beer score (as above) followed by details of the beer
• Please always give the brewery and beer name (ignore the note that says optional)
• Press the button which says Submit Beer Score
• If you make a mistake, you can correct it later (it’s easiest to do this on a laptop/desktop)
• If you do not have a smart phone to enter scores while in the pub, you can use a laptop/desktop computer at home to log onto WhatPub.com
• You can review and amend your own scores at a later date
• If you have any problems send an email to ku.gro.armac.larriw@buptahw and we’ll do our best to help