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Unique South Essex Beer Festival Showcases Best of England's North East

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The Billericay Brewery, on Chapel Street in Billericay, is hosting a unique beer festival celebrating the best of England's North East, showcasing a range of beers from Manchester and Liverpool, along with guest ciders and the brewery's own creations. The festival, which runs until Sunday, is part of the brewery's four festivals held throughout the year, each focusing on a different corner of the country. As a key part of the local community, the brewery partners with small businesses in south Essex, keeping its operations as local as possible.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Billericay Brewery is hosting a North East-focused beer festival until Sunday, featuring beers from Manchester and Liverpool, as well as guest ciders.
  • The festival is part of the brewery's four annual festivals, each celebrating a different corner of England.
  • The brewery has partnered with local businesses in south Essex, keeping operations as local as possible.
  • The brewery produces a diverse range of beers, including light, dark, bitter, and sweet styles, with many brewed on-site.
  • The Billericay Zeppelin beer is now available on tap at Parliament's Strangers' Bar, following a recent installation.
  • The brewery has tie-ins with local businesses, such as food trucks and Lebanese restaurants.
  • Alex Watson, co-manager of The Billericay Brewery, emphasized the importance of supporting local businesses and the brewery's commitment to keeping operations as local as possible.

Statistics:

  • The Billericay Brewery has been in operation since 2012.
  • The brewery produces a diverse range of beers, with many brewed on-site.
  • The beer festival features a range of beers from Manchester and Liverpool, along with guest ciders.
  • The festival is part of the brewery's four annual festivals, each celebrating a different corner of England.

Sources:

  • "Beer from south Essex brewery now being served in famous Parliament bar" from The Billericay Brewery's website
  • Interview with Alex Watson, co-manager of The Billericay Brewery

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