If you love real ale, Wetherspoon’s upcoming 12-day beer festival is not one to miss! Running from Wednesday 5th March to Sunday 16th March, this event will showcase 30 different ales, including five exclusive international brews that have never been available in Wetherspoon pubs before, with pints starting at £1.69 each.
What’s on Tap? 🍺
This festival isn’t just about variety—it’s about exploration. Alongside UK classics, you’ll find ales brewed with cherries, cocoa beans, and unique hop and malt blends. Some highlights include:
🌍 International guest ales:
Penny Red Wallaby (Australia) – 4.6% ABV
Land & Sea Estuary Session Ale (Canada) – 4.5% ABV
Birra Perugia Chocolate Porter (Italy) – 5.0% ABV
Brew Moon Antipodean (New Zealand) – 5.5% ABV
Terrapin Hey Pal (USA) – 4.2% ABV
🇬🇧 Homegrown favourites:
Liberation St Clem – 3.8% ABV
Greene King Cherry Nice – 3.8% ABV
Redemption Gulpa – 4.0% ABV
Robinsons Dizzy’s Twisted Sister – 4.0% ABV
Harviestoun Vienna – 4.1% ABV
Adnams Blackshore Stout – 4.2% ABV
Vale Chase the Sun – 4.2% ABV
Hook Norton Grand Union – 4.2% ABV
St Austell Queen of Hearts – 4.3% ABV
Batemans Loopy Loo – 4.4% ABV
Elgood’s Mocha Porter – 4.5% ABV
Sambrook’s Kiwiana – 4.5% ABV
Fyne Ales Märzen – 4.6% ABV
Rooster’s Alpha Female – 4.7% ABV
Saltaire Lady in Red – 4.8% ABV
Shepherd Neame In the Nic of Time – 4.8% ABV
Brains Boudicca – 5.0% ABV
Brewster’s Persephone – 5.0% ABV
Butcombe Bitter Melissa – 5.0% ABV
Mad Squirrel Beerhart – 5.0% ABV
Stewart’s ESB – 5.2% ABV
Leeds Eva – 5.5% ABV
Oakham Harmonia – 5.5% ABV
Thornbridge Bess – 5.5% ABV
Black Sheep Blossom – 6.0% ABV
Vegan & Female-Brewed Ales
Several beers in the lineup are vegan-friendly (suitable for vegetarians too), and five international beers have been brewed or co-brewed by female brewers, honouring the historic role of brewsters—the original female brewers.
Special Deals & Tasting Notes
🍻 Try before you commit! You can get three third-pint tasters for the price of a pint, perfect for sampling different styles.
📖 Tasting notes will be available in pubs, in the festival magazine, and via the Wetherspoon app to help you choose the perfect pint.
How Much Will a Pint Cost? 💰
Prices will vary depending on location, but here’s a general breakdown:
- £1.69 per pint – Available at selected pubs.
- £1.99 per pint – The standard price at most Wetherspoon locations.
- £2.49 per pint – Expected at some city centre and London locations.
Final Pour: Why You Should Check It Out
Wetherspoon’s beer festivals always offer top-quality pints at great value, but this one goes further—bringing exclusive international ales to UK pubs and celebrating diverse brewing talent. Whether you’re an ale connoisseur or just love trying something new, this is the perfect excuse for a trip to the pub!
Will you be checking out the festival? Let us know which ale you’re most excited to try! 🍻👇
