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Fifteenth Colchester Winter Ale Festival

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023the_landlord

Returning for the 15th time, Colchester and North East Essex CAMRA invite you to a fun, friendly festival in the City of Colchester.

This year our logo honours Jane and Ann Taylor, writers of the lyrics to Twinkle Twinkle Little … Read the rest

Champion Beer and Cider of the Festival

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023the_landlord

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

Embroidered Logo on a black polo shirt

Festival Merchandise

May 18, 2023May 16, 2023the_landlord

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.

Colchester Farmers Market

Farmer’s Market on Beer Festival Saturday

May 17, 2023May 16, 2023the_landlord

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

Festival Charity – The Alcohol Education Trust

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023the_landlord

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

36th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival. An archaeologist works on a trench to reveal a mosaic floor which shows a pint glass full of beer with an elephant on the side

Volunteers Wanted!

May 4, 2023December 25, 2023the_landlord

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

Ale Trail 2023

Ale Trail 2023

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023the_landlord

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

36th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival. An archaeologist works on a trench to reveal a mosaic floor which shows a pint glass full of beer with an elephant on the side

36th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival

February 20, 2023April 3, 2023the_landlord

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

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023the_landlord

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

Beer and Cider Lists

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023the_landlord

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.

Beer List

Cider List

Not … Read the rest

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38th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival

Wednesday 28th May 2025 12 noon-10:30pm

Thursday 29th May 2025 12 noon-10:30pm

Friday 30th May 2025 12 noon-10:30pm

Saturday 31st May 2025 11am-10:30pm

17th Colchester Winter Ale Festival

28th January 2026 – 31st January 2026

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We’re the Colchester branch of CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale. We run two festivals at Colchester Arts Centre. You’ll find not just real ale & real cider, but food, soft drinks, English wine, foreign beers and a warm welcome too.

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