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With the rise in popularity of small batch craft beer in London and elsewhere around the world, many more people are showing an interest in attending beer festivals in order to get to know what the new brews available out there are, and to sample new and innovative inventions, and it is not only the brewers themselves who have an avid interest in such activities but the beer connoisseurs of the world as well. Of course, breweries definitely like seeing what their competition is up to, so it is good for business insights too when they attend such events, and they can keep a close eye on what their competitors are doing in terms of new styles, marketing methods etc.

At a beer festival there are many different varieties and brands of beer being exhibited, and these festivals are sometimes organised based on a specific theme, such as a specific beer producing area, or even a specific type, like craft beer. Beer tasting, very much similar to wine tasting, is one of the more popular events at these festivals, where you will get to taste small quantities of different types and styles of beer, which are produced by the different breweries. This is where you can see how innovation and creativeness have taken over when it comes to this industry.

One of the most popular beer festivals is Oktoberfest, which started in Munich Germany around the year 1810, and has been going on during the month of September since then. This festival is on for a period of 16 days, and is one of the traditional ways of welcoming in the month of October (hence the name). Those visiting Oktoberfest will see a huge range of beers from locally produced Pilsners and Weissbier, to favourites from around the world, including craft breweries who take up their place in the festival introducing their extremely flavoursome and unique brews to the visitors at the event. These days Oktoberfest is celebrated around the world, but there is nothing like the original one held in Munich, Germany.

Another very popular festival which is held in the UK is the Great British Beer Festival in London, also during the month of September, and celebrates those British ales which are so popular in the UK. This is the ideal festival for those who want to check out new products in craft beer and see what different varieties of these artisan beers are available in the market. From Rebellion Beer, to the Hackney Hopster and Indy Lager, you will find a huge number of local small batch breweries marketing their wares at this festival.

So, if you are wondering what beer and ale festivals are being organised these days, here are a few suggestions:

  • Big Grill Beer Festival in Dublin Ireland – This is a festival that celebrates bar-be-ques and beer, with many restaurants and chefs showing off their meat grilling skills and brewers of craft beer showing off their products. Visitors can taste a range of different food and beverages at the festival. This is usually held during the month of August.
  • Oktoberfest in Edinburgh England – As mentioned, although the original Oktoberfest is held in Munich Germany, there are similar festivals that are organised all over the world, and Edinburgh England is no exception. However, in the UK, this festival takes place towards the end of October.
  • London Craft Beer Festival – This festival certainly celebrates the world of craft beer in London, and usually has around one hundred different breweries showing off their wares. It is not limited to only beer, but you will be able to taste some delicious food offered by the many restaurants who will be at the festival, offering cuisines from around the world. The festival happens during mid-August.
  • Billie’s Craft Beer Fest in Antwerp Belgium – The craft breweries who feature at this festival are selected by the organisers, but for the two days that the festival goes on for, sees a huge number of enthusiasts coming from all over the world, wanting to taste the different flavours offered by these small batch brewers. Usually held during mid-November.
  • Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest in Illinois USA – USA is no foreigner to craft breweries and this style of beer is getting ever more popular by the day. These festivals celebrating the best craft breweries in the USA are in the to-do lists of many beer connoisseurs, and usually happens during the month of September.

It does not matter whether you live in London, Munich, Elmhurst or anywhere else in the world, craft beer festivals are a popular fete, enjoyed by many and looked forward to by beer producers to promote their products.

When searching for festivals on craft beer near me to visit and explore, there are quite a few options in and around London, but don’t forget that there are also festivals going on all over the world.

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