The International Brewing & Cider Awards has announced the expansion of its contest into Manchester, and the launch of a beer and cider festival.
Depot Mayfield, Manchester, which will host the International Brewing and Cider Awards judging and subsequent festival
The biennial competition will take place in March next year at Depot Mayfield, Manchester. Industry professionals will gather to celebrate the extraordinary and well-crafted beers and ciders from all corners of the world.
For the first time in its 137-year history, the awards will be accompanied by a festival. This will be a two-day ticketed event, open to the public. It will showcase the range of beers and ciders entered into the competition from around the world, together with local manufacturers.
The festival will take place following the end of the competition, on Friday and Saturday, 22nd and 23rd March. Tickets will be available from November on the awards website.
“We are thrilled to be bringing the world-renowned awards to Manchester for the first time,” said Ruth Evans MBE, director of the International Brewing & Cider Awards.
Judging at the International Brewing and Cider Awards in 2021
“The International Brewing & Cider Awards is the most historic international competition of its kind, and it is important that we innovate and expand. Our move to Manchester and the introduction of our Festival is part of that evolution.
“The city has a rich history in brewing and an up-and-coming cider scene, making it a fitting location for the expansion of our awards. After being at our previous location in Burton-Upon-Trent for a decade, we now look forward to invigorating the competition, with an aim to further expand the awards and forge valuable new partnerships with local organisations and community stakeholders.
“Our competition has always been there to support the brewing and cider-making industry on a not-for-profit basis, and celebrate the best beers and ciders from around the world, providing the recognition they truly deserve.
“The move to Manchester allows us to extend the knowledge and appreciation of a win at the competition to the consumer, whilst promoting excellence within our industry.”
For more information about the awards, including a list of categories and entry criteria, visit the International Brewing & Cider Awards website.
