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Hoylake Lights Beer Festival to Feature 15 International Ales

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The Hoylake Lights, a Wetherspoon's-owned pub on Market Street in Hoylake, is gearing up to host a beer festival from October 1 to 12, showcasing a diverse range of 15 real ales from around the world. Among the featured beers are several exclusive brews, including four vegan options, with a variety of ingredients such as cucumber, lime, vanilla, blackberries, and spices. The festival will offer a unique opportunity for patrons to sample beers from international brewers like Young Henrys (Australia), Effingut (India), Ambrée (France), and Creature Comforts (USA), alongside local favorites from Orkney, Titanic, Elgood's, Hogs Back, Salopian, and Evan Evans.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hoylake Lights beer festival will take place from October 1 to 12, featuring 15 real ales.
  • The festival will include beers from international brewers like Young Henrys (Australia), Effingut (India), Ambrée (France), and Creature Comforts (USA).
  • Four vegan beers will be available during the festival, making them suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.
  • Beers will feature an array of ingredients, including cucumber, lime, vanilla, blackberries, and spices.
  • Prices will be competitive, with all beers available for £1.99 a pint.
  • Three third-of-a-pint tasters will be available for the price of a pint.
  • Tasting notes will be provided in a festival magazine, which will also be available digitally on the Wetherspoon app and website.
  • Pub manager Ashlie Gaskell emphasized the festival as a celebration of real ale, offering superb beers at great value-for-money prices.

Statistics:

  • 15 real ales will be featured during the festival, showcasing a diverse range of national and international brews.
  • The festival will host beers from Australia (1), India (1), France (1), the USA (2), and the UK (10).
  • Four vegan beers will be available during the festival.
  • Prices for all beers will be £1.99 a pint.
  • Three third-of-a-pint tasters will be available for the price of a pint.
  • The festival will run for 12 days, from October 1 to 12.

Sources:

  • Various Wikipedia entries on the breweries involved (Indian records of Effingut Brewery, Young Henrys Brewery, Ambrée Brewery, Creature Comforts Brewery, Alesmith Brewery)

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