Mercury Must: Try real ales at beer festival
Published Date:
15 August 2008
PEOPLE who like a jar of traditonally-brewed ale are set for a treat in Peterborough, with the city's 31st well-renowned beer festival.
More than 450 barrels of dark, rich, light, sweet and bitter beer – as well as ciders and perrys – will be showcased to a thirsty public when the event runs from today to Saturday.
Organisers reckon the festival is the largest of its kind outside of London and are anticipating a hearty crowd to pack the massive marquees on the Embankment, in Bishops Road.
The event has become something of an institution for real ale drinkers and is run by CAMRA – the Campagin for Real Ale – seeking to promote traditional brewing, as well as support local suppliers.
Visitors will be able to accompany their drinks with a selection of foods, such as German sausages and French pan-cakes. There will also be a funfair for youngsters, live music and a pub quiz.
The festival will run from 5.30pm today, 12pm to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 11pm on Wednesday and 12pm to 11pm on Thursday.
On Friday it will open from 12pm to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 11.30pm and 12pm to 11pm on Saturday.
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Last Updated:
15 August 2008 11:37 AM
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