Indie Beer Cymru Festival Brings Welsh Beer to Haverfordwest

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A major beer festival is set to take place in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, featuring 135 beers from 26 Welsh breweries. The festival, Indie Beer Cymru, will showcase some of Wales' best craft beers alongside well-known names like SA Brain and Felinfoel. Organizers aim to give visitors a chance to discover great Welsh beers and support local breweries, as well as promote the importance of taste over profit in the brewing industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indie Beer Cymru will feature 135 beers from 26 Welsh breweries, including well-known names like SA Brain and Felinfoel.
  • Pembrokeshire will be well represented, with beers from Bluestone, Tenby Harbwr, Gwaun Valley, and Core Of The Poodle.
  • The festival will offer a wide variety of beer styles, including bitters, milds, stouts, IPAs, and lagers, available on both cask and keg.
  • The event kicks off with a beer competition on September 18, where visitors can sample category winners and the overall best beer during the weekend sessions.
  • Entry to one of the four festival sessions costs £5, including a souvenir pint glass.
  • Tickets and beer tokens can be purchased online, with pints priced at £4.
  • The festival aims to promote Welsh breweries and the importance of taste over profit in the brewing industry.

Statistics:

  • 135 beers from 26 Welsh breweries will be featured at the festival.
  • £4 pints will be available for purchase during the festival.
  • £5 entry fee includes a souvenir pint glass.
  • The festival will feature a beer competition on September 18.
  • 4 festival sessions will take place over the weekend.

Sources:

  • SIBA website: Exact date of reference not indicated in the source material