The Griffin Cider Gala from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th August. A selection of Real Ciders from around the country and Fruit Ciders for every taste.
Appley games, quizzes and fun activities. Food available.
Check ciders available either on the pub's website (www.griffinhalstead.co.uk) or on YourRound nearer the time.
Essex 2 v Surrey 2 plus another match on Saturday.
Surrey beers from: - Pilgrim, Surrey Hills, Tillingbourne & Hogs Back.
Essex beers from:- Crouch Vale, Farmers, George’s, Felstar, Shalford & Red Fox.
See https://www.facebook.com/coggeshallcricket/photos/pcb.497753293725847/49... full details.
10% off for Camra members (card required) on Tuesday night only.
A local ale festival at The Kings Arms.
On the Upper Bowling Green in Castle Park - 2 days of Music, Merriment and some fantastic Real Ales & Ciders.
Lots of Local Bands playing over the 2 days, along with a "Meet the Brewer" Session with Andy Skene from Pitfield/Dominion Breweries.
Plus of course some fantastic local Real Ale from the likes of Colchester, Mersea, Red Fox & Pitfield/Dominon Breweries + more including locally produced Cider!
There will also be various locally sourced Food Vendors, offering their wares!
Beer festival at the Swan, Straford St. Mary: BBQ; oysters, pork; and of course showcasing some beers from the microbrewery at the pub.
11 rarely imported US breweries; 20 odd different beers.
Beer, Food and Music.
CAMRA Members – 10% off of Festival Ales
Our Neighbours in the Tendring Branch are hosting their 20th Summer Beer Festival - starting at 6pm on Weds 26th August and running until 11pm on Sat 29th August.
Once again it takes place at St.James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton CO15 1LE
All details can be found here: www.tendringcamra.org.uk/clactonfest.html
CAMRA is hosting a Live Twitter Q&A session on 26th August with the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
The aim of this is to raise awareness of our Asset of Community Value campaign – how branches can get directly involved, what support is available, and to raise any concerns branches are having with their local Council directly with DCLG.
We will be answering questions on Twitter and Facebook between 2 and 3pm using the Hashtag #ThisPubMatters.
The Drum's First Beer Festival:
We will be hosting our first Pub Beer festival later this month, to coincide with the Rugby World Cup and the start of national Real Ale Week.
There will be plenty of local, as well as some national Ales to be quaffed at a specially dedicated Ale bar during the 4 day event. We'll also be showing ALL live Rugby World Cup matches throught the pub and garden on various screens, including the BIG screen in the main bar.
Up to 12 Local Real Ales and Craft Ales available
10% Discount on All Festival Ales for all CAMRA Members
Food available
Bus Route 71A/C
Beer and Harvest Festival – in aid of Essex Air Ambulance
4th Annual Shed Brewers Event - Come taste potential Champion Beers of the Future.
£12 Ticket buys you 4 pints (12 1/3 mesasures) of Ale - Plus FREE Buffet (or BBQ??)
Tickets strictly limited to just 100 and ar eonly available from the Vic - Pop in or give them a call to buy!!
The Return of GRENFEST!
Real Ale, Cider & Perry - Festival Food including 'Jonesy's Legendary Sausage Rolls!'
Purple Dogs 12 Ales of Christmas makes a welcome return, running from 3rd to 7th December.
12 different Festive Ales available over the 4 days - 10% discount to Card Carrying CAMRA Members as usual
See you at the Bar!
12 Special Christmas Brews available at the Fat Cat's 12 Beers of Christmas Festival
Starts Wednesday 2nd December until Sunday 6th December
The return of the world famous Beer and Sausage Festival - expect a variety of beer and sausages.
Yup - it's THAT time again. Our 6th Annual Beer Festival.
"That's the first mini-beer festival booked in @ The New Inn, NETHERGATE BREWERY are going to come and take over the handles and the garden area with 10+ ales. Kick-Off on Thursday 21st April through to Sunday 24th April.
Thursday Night - Meet the brewer
Saturday All Day - Garden BBQ and live music in the evening
Sunday - Live Pianist playing covers and good old pub tunes"
"We have Green Jack Brewery bringing some free samples for anyone to try. We will also have our local rep and a brewer to answer any questions you may have."