The Ale Trail is back for 2026. After a brief hiatus last year the Ale Trail returns. Simply visit any of the 22 pubs on the trail, buy a pint or half of real ale or real cider and collect … Read the rest
and cider too…
The beer list and cider list for the 17th Colchester Winter Ale Festival are available. Or you might like to download a copy of the festival programme
A few highlights…
Look out for Omega from Watsons Brewery… Read the rest
Trouble choosing? Too many beers to pick from? Let the beer-o-matic help! It’ll pick a beer for you at random, during the festival it’ll only choose from those that are on.
When?
- Wednesday 28th January 2026. 12noon – 10:30pm
- Thursday 29th January 2026. 12noon – 10:30pm
- Friday 30th January 2026. 12noon – 10:30pm
- Saturday 31st January 2026. 11am – 10:30pm
Drink!
- 80+ Real Ales from across the country and local breweries.
17th Colchester Winter Ale Festival
Wednesday 28th January 2026. 12 noon – 10:30pm
Thursday 29th January 2026. 12 noon – 10:30pm
Friday 30th January 2026. 12 noon – 10:30pm
Saturday 31st January 2026. 11am-10:30pm