The summer is perilously close to an end, so anyone looking to squeeze the last drops of fun out of the season should get down to Inverurie Brew Fest next weekend.
But what is Inverurie Brew Fest and what does a ticket to the event give you access to?
To answer those questions, and more, we’ve put together an explainer of how to get the most out of the festival, which brings together a great selection of brewers along with food, live music and other delights.
When and where is it taking place?
The festival takes place on Saturday August 20 2022 at the Inverurie Town Hall in Inverurie.
It is a sister event to Dundee Brew Fest, which was held in June at Dundee’s Bonar Hall, attracting almost 800 people.
The Inverurie edition is split into two sessions, with the first running from 12pm to 4pm and the second from 5pm to 10pm.
Your ticket gets you in to one of the sessions.
What beers will be on offer at Inverurie Brew Fest?
Seven brewers will be at the beer fest with dozens of beers available on tap.
The breweries involved are:
- Reid’s Gold Brewing Co
- Spey Valley Brewery
- Dog Falls Brewing Co
- Beer Ink
- Law Brewing Co
- Cold Town Beer
- Two Towns Down Brewing
If you are looking for something different then you might want to try a couple of unusual offerings from Law Brewing.
The Dundee brewer is bringing its Iron Broo Breakfast Sour and Buckfast homage Cooncil Joose IPA – beers inspired by two of Scotland’s most influential drinks.
“We’ve tried both beers and both are superb and cleverly thought out,” said Brew Fest organiser Louise Todd. “And anyone that likes Buckfast is in for a treat with that one.”
Is there anything other than beer that I can try?
Louise and co-organiser Andy Sinclair, who together run Al Elite Events, said they are excited to welcome Carnoustie Distilling to Inverurie Brew Fest.
Carnoustie makes a range of vodkas, rums and gins, including a caramel and banana rum liqueur and a 67%-abv mango rum.
The Angus distiller will be sharing the bar in Inverurie Town Hall with Highland Moon, a moonshine distiller that was a big hit at Dundee Brew Fest.
The brewers, meanwhile, will be spread out around the hall behind their own bars.
How many people are expected at Inverurie Brew Fest?
Louise and Andy are hoping for a big turnout. But as this is the first time the Inverurie Brew Fest has been held in this form (the town previously hosted a beer festival but that ended in 2019) they are unsure about numbers.
What they do know, is that the hall holds 300 people. Expectations are high for a full house.
Will there be food available?
Aberdeen’s Aberdam – which specialises in loaded fries and dirty burgers – will bring its new food truck to Inverurie Brew Fest.
It is expected to be just the second outing for the Aberdam truck after a debut at this weekend’s BrewDog AGM. So make sure to give it a visit.
The truck will be parked outside the venue, within easy reach of hungry festival-goers.
What about entertainment?
Inverurie Brew Fest will feature music from two live bands.
Aberdeen’s very own Vapour Trails will play the first session, while Stonehaven’s The Kymatiks are in for the evening bash.
Anything else I need to know for Inverurie Brew Fest?
You can use both cash and card at the event. However, it is only suitable for those aged 18 and over.
Tickets cost £17 including fees. They give you entry to one session, a branded festival pint cup and your first half pint. You can buy tickets for the day session here. And for the evening session here.
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