Scotland’s largest craft beer festival has announced Glasgow as the new home of its annual event.
Showcasing the finest brewers from all over the country, the Glasgow Craft Beer Festival will take place at SWG3 in Finnieston on July 8 and 9.
This is the first year that the festival, formerly known as the Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival, will be held in the city.
Organisers say to expect 'a range of breweries, from household names to newcomers to some of the most recommended in the world, all under one roof'.
Tickets for the summertime event will cover all of your beers from the session meaning you can take your pick, trying everything from IPAs to stouts.
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Aside from the huge selection of beers to sample, SWG3 will welcome a line-up of stellar music acts alongside local stalls from Glasgow’s street food scene.
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Greg Wells, co-founder of We Are Beer, which is putting on the festival, said: “We’re delighted to announce a new home for our Scottish event and couldn’t be more excited to bring our celebration and exploration of craft beer to Glasgow this July.
“The craft beer scene in the city is bubbling over with talent, variety and quality and we can’t wait to showcase some of it at our new home in SWG3.
“The event encourages exploration and learning so whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or brand new to craft beer, we’ve got something to whet your appetite at Glasgow Craft Beer Festival.”
Meryl Gilbert, Head of Commercial Events & Partnerships, added: “We’re excited to be welcoming the Glasgow Craft Beer Festival to SWG3 this July.
"As a venue we’re very passionate about great beer, good food and music which the festival will have in abundance. We look forward to hosting what is set to be an amazing weekend.”
For earlybird access tickets click here.
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