Lots on offer at Real Ale Festival

Sunday, 25 March 2012 22:00

The organisers of the first Real Ale Festival to be held on the Isle of Man hope to attract more than one thousand people to the event.

The festival is being staged by the local branch of CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale – between April 12th and April 14th at the Masonic Hall in Douglas.

As well as beer tastings there will be an opportunity to meet local brewers, take part in question and answer sessions and enjoy live music.

Speaking to 3FM, festival organiser Alan Cooper said there would be lots on offer for visitors:

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