Winchester Beer and Cider Festival Returns with Over 70 Beers and Ciders

The annual Winchester Beer and Cider Festival is back this weekend, featuring a diverse range of beers and ciders from local and national breweries. The festival, hosted at the Winchester University Student Union, will provide an opportunity for beer enthusiasts to sample over 70 cask beers, including ciders, craft beers, and Belgian bottled beers. Local breweries such as Alfred's, The Queen Inn, and Flower Pots will be joined by well-known brands like Bristol Beer Factory, Northern Monk, Neptune, and Oakham. The festival will also feature a coffee shop, serving a variety of food, including chicken and mushroom pie, gourmet cheeseburgers, and sweet potato, spinach, and goat's cheese pie.

Key Takeaways:

• The festival will feature over 70 cask beers, including ciders, craft beers, and Belgian bottled beers.
• Local breweries such as Alfred's, The Queen Inn, and Flower Pots will be joined by national brands like Bristol Beer Factory, Northern Monk, Neptune, and Oakham.
• The festival will have four open sessions, including a traditional "quiet" session on Friday from 11:30 am to 4 pm.
• Local band Flaxen Hill will perform at the Friday evening session, while The 45s will perform on Saturday evening.
• The festival is easily accessible, with the venue being less than a 20-minute walk from the train station.
• Tickets for the festival cost £10 and include a souvenir glass and festival programme.

Statistics:

• The festival will feature over 70 cask beers and ciders.
• The festival has four open sessions.
• The festival will offer a variety of food, including chicken and mushroom pie, gourmet cheeseburgers, and sweet potato, spinach, and goat's cheese pie.
• The venue offers ample seating across two floors and has an outdoor beer terrace.

Sources:

• Eve Thompson, original article
• Owen Borseti, image credit