Booze Lovers Are In For A Treat At The Great British Beer Festival 2011

Summers are the best time to visit London as the city comes alive with various events and festivals. Great British Beer Festival is one such event held annually in which one can taste quality ales, ciders, beers and Perries all under one roof. Hotels in central London are prepared to welcome the crowd turning up in large numbers for the event. London hotels should be booked in advance to avoid the last minute rush.

The Organisers

The event is organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and boasts of stalls and exhibitions from the biggest names in the booze industry, from Greene King to JD Weatherspoon, Marston’s Thwaites and many others. More than 500 varieties of beer, cider and real ale are served to visitors along with the option of snacks and food to complement the drinking experience.

When

The Great British Beer Festival is scheduled from 2^nd – 6^th of August in 2011 at Earls Court in London. One can easily find cheap hotels in London near the festival at Earls Court. Otherwise accommodation in London is easier to find and tubes provide easy access to the venue.

The Festival

This 4-day event is a celebration of beer from the UK as well as from across the world. The amateurs and Aficionado are likely to be in attendance to taste some of the best beers of the world at the event. This year more than 800 varieties of beer would be available for sale, out of which 500 are real British ales.

Doors are open for all beer fanatic and those with families have to leave their minors in a special Family Room designed with special equipment for the entertainment of the young ones.

Organisations related to the brewing industry or those interested in the event can ask for the corporate package wherein employees can attend the festival as a group and learn about the intricacies of beer making, types and quality etc.

The highlight of the event is the tutored tasting session with experts providing guidance on the professional mode of tasting beer supplemented by workshops for amateurs in the afternoon. One can generate insight about judging beer with its taste, style, look and the history of the beer being sampled. The beer festival provides a golden opportunity for those who fancy learning about the ingredients which makes their favourite drinks.

The festival is a true delight for beer fanatics, so pack your bags and unwind at London hotels to enjoy the annual event.