Norwich Beer Festival returns next month and this time its stepping out of The Halls and hitting the streets, with events in local pubs and other venues.
With the traditional venue undergoing restoration, there will be a number of event around the city, from 24th October until 3rd November.
The festival will be run for charity. The pubs and breweries taking part can choose which charities receive the proceeds from the events they hold, so many charities will benefit.
Information on all the events will be in the Festival Guide, available in early October from participating pubs and venues. For advertising and sponsorship opportunities, email getinvolved@norwich.camra.org.uk.
There will be a souvenir glass featuring the Norwich Beer Festival for Charity 2024 logo, which will be available to buy in pubs and at a World Beer pop-up. Or you can pre-order online and collect from selected pubs during the festival. T-shirts and tote bags will also be available. Profits from glasses and merchandise sales will be donated to charity.
CAMRA members, plus anyone who joins between now and November, will enjoy special perks, including exclusive drink offers, VIP events, and discounts on event tickets. For more information and updates, or to join CAMRA, visit norwich.camra.org.uk or follow @norwichcamra on social media.
What’s on
24th-27th October: Mini beer festival at The Beehive, 30 Leopold Road, Norwich NR4 7PJ. Featuring Mr Winter’s beers.
25th October: Flanders Red Ale launch at The Plough, 58 St Benedict’s Street, Norwich NR2 4AR. Grain, Moon Gazer, Poppyland, and Tindall breweries are twinning with breweries in Leuven to create a new style of red ale.
25th-27th October: Keg and cask festival at the Redwell Taproom, 7 The Arches, Bracondale, Norwich NR1 2EF. With a Don Txoko food pop-up and live music.
25th October: Tropical party at The Brickmakers, 496 Sprowston Road, Norwich NR3 4DY.
30th October-3rd November: Mini beer festival at The Brickmakers, 496 Sprowston Road, Norwich NR3 4DY.
2nd November: Moon Gazer Treasure Trail, for the It’s On The Ball charity, starting at noon. Get a team together and solve clues as you make your way around Norwich pubs. To register your team, call David on 01328 878495 or email info@moongazerale.co.uk.
31st October-3rd November: World Beer pop-up at Castle Social, Level 3, Castle Quarter, 100 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DD. All profits will go to BUILD Charity, who are “making a difference so people with disabilities don’t have to feel different”, and Headway Norfolk and Waveney, which supports those affected by brain injury.
Undated events
Fat Cat and Friends Fun Bus
Visiting the Fat Cat, Fat Cat and Canary (with launch weekend event), Hop Rocket, Mad Cat, and The Brewery Tap.
Woodforde’s showcase
At The Belgian Monk, 7 Pottergate, Norwich NR2 1DS.
Aged stout showcase
At the Marlborough Arms, 43 Spencer Street, Norwich NR3 4PB. Charity collaboration beers and live music.
Cider and Sausage Fest
At The Reindeer, 10 Dereham Road, Norwich NR2 4AY. Plus live music and a Halloween quiz.
Belgian fruit beer, cheese, and meat matching
At Bier Draak, 42 King Street, Norwich NR1 1PD. With beer sommelier, Cheryl Cade.
Other features
- Guided cider tours of Norwich’s best cider pubs
- Garden House charity quiz and foodbank collection with huge selection of ales on gravity
- Leopard Free-From Bar, serving up gluten-free beers and food
- Beer Hatch Free-From Bar, serving up vegan beers and snacks
- Malt and Mardle collaboration with The Feed, and interactive food and drink quiz night
- Vine Thai: CAMRA members get 10% off food and cask ale from 28th to 31st October. Save £5 on CAMRA membership when you join at the pub.
- New pubs confirmed, with event announcements coming soon: The Eagle, Kings Arms, Kings Head, Lollards Pit, Murderers, Rosebery, Rose Pub and Deli, Rumsey Wells, Sir Toby’s Beers, St Andrew’s Brewhouse, White Lion, Yalm.
- · Other breweries confirmed, with event announcements to follow: Adnams, Ampersand, Barsham, Bull of the Woods, Duration, Elgood’s, Grain, Green Jack, Humpty Dumpty, Moon Gazer, Poppyland, Tindall, Wolf.
