Cheers! Visitors to this week's Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival have more than 100 brews to choose from.
This year, there are no excuses for not popping in before the fun runs out on Saturday at Colchester Arts Centre.
Even if real ale doesn't get your tastebuds tingling there are Belgian beers, Scottish specialities and extra special wines from closer to home north Essex to be exact.
Local brews include IPJ Mild from Crouch Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Brightlingsea's Crab and Winkle and Old Bob from Ridleys.
And if you're a lager fan, what about "I Can't Believe It's Not Bitter".
Thousands of pints will be discussed, go under the spotlight and be gulped down over the next few days at Colchester Arts Centre
Published Wednesday, May 28, 2003
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