Festival’s fans are here for the beer
12:00pm Monday 9th October 2006
A RECORD number of ales were on offer at a beer festival in Weymouth over the weekend.
Drinkers enjoyed a selection of over 50 real ales at the annual Octoberfest, held at Brewers Quay.
The extravaganza - organised by West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale - saw visitors enjoying tipples by independent brewers from across the South West. Ales available included the extra-strong Old Freddie Walker and several ciders.
People flocked in their hundreds to the two-day festival, and were rewarded with free commemorative festival pint glasses as part of their admission.
There was also live music and a wide choice of food to keep the crowds happy.
CHEER WE GO: Organiser Dave Harris, left, and Richard Bates, chairman of West Dorset CAMRA, get the Octoberfest beer festival, held at Brewers Quay in Weymouth, under way Picture: Brian Jung/bj2449
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