We love a good pint of something cold here in Manchester, and our city is set to host the first ever International Brewing & Cider Festival, a two-day ticketed event showcasing the finest beers and ciders from around the world.
The Festival takes place this weekend (Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March 2024)at Depot Mayfield Manchester, offering a rare opportunity for the public to taste a vast range of local, national and international drinks, including award-winning beers and ciders from The International Brewing & Cider Awards.
The biennial competition, known as the ‘Oscars’ of the brewing and cider world, will see industry professionals gather to celebrate the extraordinary and well-crafted beer and cider from all corners of the world, and for the first time in its 137-year history, the Awards will be accompanied by a public festival.
Visitors will have a unique opportunity to sample beers and ciders from worldwide brewers and cidermakers entered into the International Brewing & Cider Awards, including the award-winners.
Some award-winning brewers and cidermakers at the festival:
Gold
Joseph Holt − Joseph Holt Black
Bank Top Brewery − Dark Mild
Joseph Holt − Spin Doctor
Silver
Marble Beers − Earl Grey IPA
Moorhouses Brewery − Moonbeam
JW Lees & Co − Original Lager
Winners and runners-up (of which there are many) can all be found here.
This one-of-a-kind festival aims to bring together beer and cider enthusiasts, industry professionals and the general public for a weekend filled with camaraderie, live music, mouthwatering food trucks, and most importantly, well-crafted beer and exceptional cider.
Ruth Evans MBE, Director of the International Brewing & Cider Awards and organiser of the Festival, said: “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 cidermaking 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.”
Founded in 1886, The International Brewing & Cider Awards takes place every two years and has been the gold standard in rewarding the passion and craftsmanship of breweries and cidermakers across the world. The Awards are judged by a panel of worldwide judges, who are all practicing brewers and cider-makers and are revered within the brewing and cider world.
Tickets for the International Brewing & Cider Festival are available to buy now on the official festival website.