A golden beer called Posh Rat has been named the 2026 Champion Beer in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The announcement was made on February 12, 2026, by Charters Bar in association with the Peterborough Beer Festival to celebrate the top-rated drink for the winter season.
The winning drink is a 4.5% strength golden ale produced by the Rat Brewery, which is part of the Ossett Brewery group. It has become a popular choice for local residents because the name refers to the nickname of the city’s football club, Peterborough United FC.
This award often indicates which drinks will be most common in local pubs and guest ale slots throughout the spring. According to the Peterborough CAMRA awards archive, Posh Rat previously won a bronze medal in a similar category during the 2023 festival.
The result was shared by Charters Bar, which is the largest floating real-ale bar in the country. The venue is located on a converted barge on the River Nene and is a well-known spot for community beer events.
Local drinkers can expect to see the champion beer featured in bars across the city following this latest win. Residents can find more information about upcoming local events through the Visit Peterborough website.
