A team of cask ale-loving volunteers from the Telford & East Shropshire branch of CAMRA and the Bridgnorth sub-branch are making final preparations for a silver anniversary beer festival to remember. The festival takes place on Thursday 5th September until Saturday 7th September 2024.
Held against the beautiful backdrop of the Severn Valley Railway on Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth, the festival will boast 40 cask ales, 20 ciders, a selection of keg craft beers and delicious food. The Railwayman’s Arms will also be open for those who like to enjoy an alternative tipple, with a bumper selection of soft drinks, wines and spirits available. Admission to the festival is free and guests are welcome to bring a picnic along to enjoy if they want to make a day of it.
As well as having regular train services on Thursday and Saturday, the Severn Valley Railway are putting on a Beer Festival Special service which departs Kidderminster at 12.45pm and stops at Bewdley before arriving at Bridgnorth at 1.41pm. The return service leaves at 5.30pm, stopping at Bewdley 6.13pm and Kidderminster 6.24pm. Freedom of the Line fares will apply on all three days.
The beer list gives a real flavour of the talents of the superb breweries in Shropshire and the West Midlands, as well as some exciting brews from further afield. One highlight is Snowflake, an 8.0% ABV barley wine brewed by the Sarah Hughes Brewer in Sedgley. This hard-to-find beer was named CAMRA’s Champion Winter Beer of Britain in February and is in the running to win Supreme Champion Beer of Britain 2024 when the final competition is judged in September.
“Snowflake is a rich and complex beer, with orange, spice and a perfect bitterness unfolding on the tongue,” said Laura Hadland, one of the Telford & East Shropshire CAMRA volunteers. “I was honoured to be invited to judge the Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition this year and can confirm Snowflake was a worthy winner. It’s a rare bird though, so don’t miss the chance to sample it for yourself at the Bridgnorth Beer Festival.”
For more information, head to bridgnorth.camra.org.uk or join the Facebook event at facebook.com/events/759315152748505. There will be a membership stand at the festival for those looking to join CAMRA and get involved with great beer and cider events!
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Editor’s Notes & an invitation
For more information, interview or image requests, please contact TES CAMRA’s volunteer media liaison, Laura Hadland on laura@thirstmedia.co.uk.
Members of the press are warmly invited to join award-winning beer writer, Laura, for a tour of the festival, including a sample of some of the highlights when it opens at 12pm on Thursday 5th September. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
About CAMRA
CAMRA is considered one of the most successful consumer organisations across Europe. Founded by four real ale enthusiasts back in 1971, today we represent beer drinkers and pub-goers across the UK. Our vision is to have quality real ale, cider and perry and thriving pubs in every community. Our mission is to promote and advocate: the production, availability and consumption of quality real ale, cider and perry, pubs and clubs as social centres and part of the UK’s cultural heritage and the benefits of responsible social drinking. We do this by supporting and encouraging the beer and pub trade by running beer festivals, lobbying the Government for change, running numerous awards and developing bespoke pub finders and guides.
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For more information, interview or image requests, please contact TES CAMRA’s volunteer media liaison, Laura Hadland on laura@thirstmedia.co.uk.
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