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Beer Festivals
Spring / Summer 2013
Norfolk Pub
Beer Festivals
- Spring / Summer 2013
Over the next three months, a
celebration of real ale is taking
place in pubs and other venues
across the county.
Norfolk is rapidly becoming
centre stage for real ale in the
UK. With Norwich holding the
CAMRA AGM in April when
over 1,000 CAMRA members
will descend on the city and
surrounding area, inbibing the
beery best our county can
provide, along with spreading
the joys of real ale and
supporting our pubs.
Then in June the ‘Norwich City
of Ale’ event returns for its third
year. Many pubs in the city
have teamed up with Norfolk’s
finest breweries to offer up
some of the best real ale in the
country. Also a huge range of
events throughout Norwich is
organised. ‘Norwich City of Ale’
is becoming a major event in
the city and beyond, attracting
visitors from all over the
country and from abroad!
During the summer months
there are dozens of beer festivals
being held in pubs
throughout Norfolk. Some of
these festivals are well established
and some are new this
year. Some of these festivals
run over a few days and others
go on for a week or more!
There are a wealth of attractions
at these beer festivals,
including beer and food
pairing, hog roasts, live music,
children’s entertainment,
bouncy castles and even a
funfair, many of these festivals
are raising money for charity.
With there never being so
many micro-breweries in the
UK, not only will you get the
chance to sample a variety of
real ales you may never have
tried before - including those
brewed specially for the occasion
- you’ll be able to try your
hand at traditional pub games,
take part in an ‘ale-trails’ and
history walks and learn how
this great tasting drink is
brewed.
In the following pages is a
selection of pubs which have
advertised their beer festivals
with us. We have also included
a diary which lists all of these
events and any others we have
been made aware of. To get an
idea of location, there is also a
map included. The numbers on
the map correspond to the
numbers next to the diary listings.
A well-run pub can cater for
all ages, offering a place where
friendships can be formed and
provides a convenient stopping
point for a family enjoying a
bike ride on a sunny day. To
help you plan your travel to
and from these events we have
also included a brief guide to
bus and train travel and where
to find further information and
timetables.
So whether you want a quick
pint after work, a night out
with your friends or a family
day out with the kids; look in at
the local, you won’t regret it.
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