Real ale drinkers have a lot to be raising their glasses to this month with the return of not one but two beer festivals to Falmouth.
Verdant Brewery is bring back its popular Falmouth Beer trail to Falmouth for the fourth time and at the end of the month the Falmouth Beer Festival return to the Princess Pavilion.
From Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22, Verdant Brewing Co will be bringing 14 of the finest UK breweries to Cornwall for the Falmouth Beer Trail.
Each brewery is gearing up to bring some of its finest kegs and casks for the weekend.
This year will be a very special edition, as Verdant Brewing Co is also turning ten years old.
The Falmouth Beer Trail will be hosted across six venues in Falmouth town centre. You’ll need to visit The Working Boat, Underland (The Chintz), The Seaview Inn, The Cornish Bank, The Front, and of course, The Verdant Seafood Bar to try beers from all participating breweries.
Each venue will offer an outstanding selection of beers, from crispy lagers to fruited sours, alongside juicy IPAs and classic Pale Ales.
The Verdant Taproom in Penryn will also be pouring a special selection of tenth Anniversary brews and hosting special birthday events throughout the weekend.
“The Falmouth Beer Trail is a special annual event for Verdant Brewing Co,” said a company spokesperson.
“It's all about bringing passionate people together to foster a sense of community, celebrating creativity within the beer industry, as well as some of the best venues Falmouth has to offer.
“By joining the beer trail, you're supporting a whole community of brewers who put their heart and soul into every fresh batch of beer, as well as supporting some incredible local pubs and bars.”
Participating breweries include Sureshot, Beak, Two Flints, Ideal Day, Floc, Bluntrock Brewery, Deya, Pipeline, Verdant Brewing Co, Track, Wiper & True, Left Handed Giant, The Kernel and Beer Riff.
Also returning this month, with Verdant as the main sponsor, is the Falmouth Beer Festival which takes place at the Princess Pavilion on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28.
There will be over 100 beers, ciders and perries on offer, plus live music from King Dinosaur on Friday and Old Baby Mackerel and True Foxes on Saturday, as well as food traders.
The event is supported by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).
More details at www.facebook.com/falmouthbeerfestival
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