You voted, we counted. The winners of the beer and cider of the 36th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival are:
Beer
Karas Buizza by Watsons Brewery, Colchester
A mighty 7.4% dark ‘mild’ from Mark Watson – and sadly this … Read the rest
We’ll have polo shirts and t-shirts available to purchase from the products stand at the festival – just go and say ‘Hei’ to Stein. He’s from Norway.
Embroidery by www.bespokeemeraldembroidery.co.uk and what a lovely job they’ve made of it.
Every first Saturday of the month, just around the corner from the Arts Centre where the festival is held, in front of the Mercury Theatre you’ll find Colchester Farmer’s Market.
Up to 30 stalls will be there from 9:30am until … Read the rest
This year’s festival charity is The Alcohol Education Trust who perform excellent work educating young people on responsible drinking.
“The Alcohol Education Trust supports young people age 11 – 25 of all abilities, in settings such as schools, colleges, youth … Read the rest
Can you help out at the 36th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival? Any help you can offer is gratefully received, even just a few hours. If you’ve never volunteered at a beer festival before don’t worry – full training … Read the rest
The Ale Trail returns for its 9th Year. Visit any 18 of the 20 participating pubs, buy a pint or half of real ale, real cider, Belgian or craft beer and collect a sticker for your card. Bring your completed … Read the rest
The 36th Colchester Summer beer and cider festival.
Wednesday 31st May to Saturday 3rd June 2023
12 noon – 10:30pm Wednesday 31st May
12 noon – 10:30pm Thursday 1st June
12 noon – 10:30pm Friday 2nd June
11am – 10:30pm … Read the rest
Thank you to everyone who came to the Fourteenth Winter Ale Festival, all the volunteers who helped run it, the Colchester Arts Centre for hosting it, the brewers for the beer and the producers for the cider.
Watch this space … Read the rest
With not long to go until the festival which runs from 25th to 28th January 2023 we can share the beer and cider carefully curated by the Beer Festival Organiser Yam and Chief Ciderologist Ian.
Not … Read the rest
Quick Festival Update…
Food
At the Arts Centre we’ll have the Cheese and Pie Man… with a range of, er, pies and, er, cheese. And making a special guest evening appearance on Friday and from mid-afternoon Saturday, all the … Read the rest