Warwick University Real Ale Society (WURAS) — the oldest in the country according to CAMRA — is preparing to host its 45th annual charity festival, from 13th-15th February.
The event, in The Copper Rooms of the university’s Students Union, will feature more than 70 beers and over 50 ciders, meads, and wines.
Every year, the society ensures that each of the event’s 2,500-plus attendees find something to their tastes. This includes:
- exclusive collaborative brews with local breweries;
- highly sought-after international beers;
- and gluten-free and vegan beers to cater to all tastes and dietary requirements.
Food will include German-style bratwurst and schnitzel, as well as vegan and vegetarian options. And the stage will feature some of the greatest musical talent that Warwick University can offer.
This year’s flagship sponsor is Coventry-based Dhillon’s Brewery. Half of all profits will be donated to Myton Hospices and Evelina Children’s Hospital. The rest goes directly back into the society for future events.
“As the excitement starts to build for another festival, I can’t help but feel wonderfully grateful to be involved in an event so important to our local community and the history of Warwick University,” said Amelia Delves, president of WURAS.
“Working alongside fellow students and locals that volunteer such vast amounts of time and effort to our charity causes is so inspiring. We are bringing you the absolute best of our community, as well as some of the most acclaimed breweries in the world.”
Dal Dhillon, chief executive of Dhillon’s Brewery, added: “We’re so excited to be supporting WURAS as flagship sponsors on this year’s event. The student volunteers have a huge amount of passion for our industry — from the brewing process to the community around craft beer — and their commitment to supporting local breweries makes the society something truly special.
“Events like this are the perfect place to showcase our newest batches. You’ve got live music, a great venue, and almost every kind of beer you can think of — it’s a paradise for beer lovers of all stripes.”
