Northern Monkey's Smithills Hall Beer and Gin Festival a Roaring Success

The recent Smithills Hall Beer and Gin Festival, held on July 18-19, drew a large crowd despite the rainy weather. Organized by Northern Monkey, the event offered a diverse range of beverages, wood-fired pizzas, and craft BBQs. The festival sold out all its sessions, with attendees praising the event and expressing their enthusiasm for next year's festival.

Key Takeaways:

• Northern Monkey's Smithills Hall Beer and Gin Festival sold out all three sessions on Friday and Saturday, despite the rainy weather.
• The event featured 12 cask ales, 12 craft kegs, and a variety of lagers, gins, ciders, and wines.
• The festival raised funds for the Friends of Smithills Hall organization, with 30% of the profits going towards maintaining the hall and its grounds.
• The event provided a platform for young bands from the charity organization Rock It, who were well-received by the audience.
• Local businesses, including CDS Events, Cugini Pizza, Smoke Meat and Fire, and Smithills Hall, were thanked for their involvement and support.
• Northern Monkey expressed plans to hold the festival again next year, with many attendees wishing to attend.

Statistics:

• 30% of the festival profits will go towards the Friends of Smithills Hall organization.
• The event featured 12 cask ales, 12 craft kegs, and a range of other beverages.
• Three sessions were sold out on both Friday and Saturday.
• The festival raised funds for a charity organization, Rock It, by providing a platform for young bands.

Sources:

• "Borough brewery's beer festival a smash hit." Byline: Zach Harrison, [No date mentioned].