The line-up has been announced for the first ever International Brewing & Cider Festival, taking place in Manchester next month.
Taking place on 22nd and 23rd March at Depot Mayfield, the festival will be showcasing hundreds of pours from more than 100 breweries and cider mills around the world.
Festival-goers can sample world-class beers and award-winning ciders in the Competition Zone, from international brewers and cidermakers entered into the International Brewing & Cider Awards. An impressive line-up of street food options will be available, along with live music.
The Bar Zone will boast an impressive selection of both local favourites and renowned beers and ciders from across the country.
Producers confirmed so far include:
- Hobsons Brewery
- VOG Brewery
- Geipel Brewing
- Hawkshead Brewery
- Joseph Holt
- Nightingale Cider Co
- Afon Mêl Honey Farm & Meadery
- Hideaway Brewing Co
- Tartarus Beers
- Courier Brewing Co
- Northern Monk
- Big Trip
- Vocation
“We have a superb selection of brewers and cidermakers lined up for the inaugural International Brewing & Cider Festival in Manchester,” said Ruth Evans MBE, director of the International Brewing & Cider Awards, who is running the festival.
“The festival is set to bring the largest range of beers and ciders from around the globe together in one place, offering attendees a unique opportunity to taste the diversity and creativity within the beer and cider industry.
“The festival aims to champion the very best in the brewing and cider making world, and provide a platform to showcase their craft and expertise. For the first time, local, national, and international brewers and cidermakers will come together to promote their brand, showcase their products, and, most importantly, tell their stories to the wider public, providing a tasting experience that’s truly unmatched.”
The festival has partnered with two charities: Forever Manchester and Spoons. Festival attendees will be able to include a ‘digital pint’ donation alongside their ticket purchase, with 100% of the proceeds being split between the two charities.
Tickets for The International Brewing & Cider Festival are on sale now via the festival’s official website.
