BEER buffs have been raising a few glasses as well as their spirits at a Camra festival in Rochford.

Punters have been warming their bellies with real ales such as Winter Fuel, Rudolph's Revenge and Christmas Cracker, at the Freight House function suite.

There are 160 draught real ales, ciders, perrys and European bottled beers - as well as the usual strangely named brews such as Ambeardextrous and Hedgemonkey.

The festival finishes tomorrow. It will be open tomorrow from 11am to 11pm.

Designated drivers can get free soft drinks.

Published Friday, November 25, 2005