The 25th running of the Bridgnorth Beer Festival, held at the Severn Valley Railway, is just one month away.
A team of volunteers from the Telford and East Shropshire branch of CAMRA, and the Bridgnorth sub-branch, are making final preparations for a silver anniversary beer festival to remember. It will take place from 5th-7th September.
The festival will offer 40 cask ales, 20 ciders, a selection of keg craft beers, and food. The Railwayman’s Arms will also be open for those who like to enjoy an alternative tipple. Admission to the festival is free, and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic.
As well as having regular train services on Thursday and Saturday, the Severn Valley Railway is 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 at 6.13pm, and Kidderminster at 6.24pm. Freedom of the Line fares will apply on all three days.
The beer list will feature breweries in Shropshire and the West Midlands, as well as some exciting brews from further afield. One highlight is Snowflake, an 8% ABV barley wine from the Sarah Hughes Brewery, 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 and 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 find out more on Facebook.
