There’s a special vehicle heading for the North’s biggest beer festival — but it will remain stationary when it arrives at Manchester Central.

The Jaipur Beer Bus is a 1975 VW campervan lovingly restored and owned by one of the most popular British breweries, Thornbridge, of Bakewell in Derbyshire.

Jaipur Beer BusLast seen at the Great British Beer Festival in London’s Olympia, the eye-catching vehicle heralds the debut of the brewer at Manchester Beer and Cider Festival, from January 24-26.

The festival will have beers from more than 100 breweries, as well as a remarkable selection of foreign beers and ciders.

It has always invited some brewers to promote their beers at their own bars, where festival-goers will have the chance to meet brewers, talk all things beer, and, of course, drink their ales.

Demand for space has been exceptional, and organisers have been busy whittling down the choice for the January event. But they are pleased to have tempted Thornbridge for the first time.

Returning to Manchester Central, the is organised by the combined expertise of the nine Greater Manchester CAMRA branches.

 

Many returning favourites

 

Brewery bars manager, Caroline O’Donnell, said: “I’m delighted to bring back some of the very best breweries to showcase their beers. Five of the dozen brewery bars are from Greater Manchester, reflecting the county’s position in the brewing industry.

“Festival beer sales tell us which are most popular with our visitors, and I’m pleased we have so many returning favourites. But I am always on the lookout for a new treat for drinkers, and Thornbridge fits the bill.

“We expect the beer selection will include championship winners, traditional favourites, key-keg conditioned, and some new beers never seen before. With such a great choice, Manchester will again be the UK’s beer capital in the New Year.”

 

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