LYMESTONE BREWERY
First ever beer festival bre
he owners of a local brewery
which hosted its first ever
beer festival recently have
been bowled over by the
response the event had.
Brad and Viv Bradford of
Lymestone Brewery in Stone put
on their first ever Beer Festival
which took place on Friday 14th
and Saturday 15th March.
Featuring over 20 real ales and
20 ciders and perries on tap over
the weekend, many from fellow
local breweries, the event was a
massive success.
Speaking to Stone and
Eccleshall Life Viv said it may
have been Lymstone’s first beer
festival but it was most certainly
not its last.
The event was so well
received that the couple already
have plans in the pipeline for a
second event later in the year in
September.
Viv commented: “The entire
weekend
was
absolutely
fantastic with everyone who
came along having a brilliant
time. We had a really good
turnout on both the Friday night
and then again on the Saturday
when we opened up in the
afternoon to make it easier for
people to come along on public
transport or by train as well as
people and families who walked
up from the town to see us.
“There was a really nice
crowd in and everyone who
came along throughly enjoyed
themselves. Both Brad and I
love our live music as well as real
ale so it was an excellent
opportunity to combine the two
with live music on Saturday
evening provided by the
wonderful Elvis Fontenot and
the Sugar Bees.
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“There was an excellent
selection of 22 beers, ciders and
perries available and after the
festival we had very little of
anything left so must have
judged it right.”
Following the success of the
local brewery’s first beer festival
event real ale fans will want to
keep their eyes peeled for details
of the next event planned for
September. Viv did however
hint at the possibility of a
German theme and an Oompah
band
providing
the
entertainment.
Also at the brewery Grindeys
Community has teamed up with
the team at Lymestone to
organise a tour for beer lovers
who can not only get a taste of
their favourite tipples but
support the very worthy Douglas
Macmillan Hospice at the same
time.
The Stone-based brewery is
hosting a tour on Friday 4th
April at 7.30pm, lasting
approximately two to three
hours, with a percentage of the
£15 admission fee going to the
Hospice.
During the tour, pint hungry
participants will learn all about
the brewing and have the
opportunity to taste a wide range
of beers.
Liz Clarke, Head of
Fundraising said: “We would
like
to
thank
Grindeys
Community and Lymestone
Brewery for their support and
hope the brewery tour is a big
success.
“All the monies coming to the
Hospice will help us continue to
care for local people of the North
Staffordshire region facing life
limiting illnesses.”
Places for the brewery tour
are limited to 40 so book now to
avoid
disappointment
by
contacting Julie Draper on
01782 840552. Warm clothing
and
sturdy
shoes
are
recommended.