The first wave of breweries has been announced for this year’s Independent Manchester Beer Convention, or Indy Man Beer Con.

IMBC volunteer
A volunteer offers advice at a previous Indy Man Beer Con

The event is being held from Thursday, 29th September, to Sunday, 2nd October, at Victoria Baths, in Hathersage Road, Manchester.

“As ever, we’ve picked the crème de la crème of our favourite beer makers, and this particular batch are the ones who’ll be there all weekend long, pouring their freshest and finest by the third,” say organisers.

The breweries are:

  • Cloudwater Brew Co
  • Wild Beer Co
  • Pomona Island
  • Lakes Brew Co
  • DEYA Brewing Co
  • Zapato Brewing
  • Thornbridge Brewery
  • Beak Brewery
  • Sureshot Brewing
  • Blackjack Brewing Co
  • Salt Beer Factory
  • Siren Craft Brew
  • Verdant Brewing Co
  • BRULO
  • Hogan’s Cider
  • Queer Brewing Project
  • Duration Brewing
  • JW Lees

Some tickets are still available and can be purchased here. There are also volunteering opportunities, too, with a number of benefits, including free session tickets, beer tokens, and food. Find out more about volunteering here.