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The Cape Town Festival of Beer returns

In its seventh year running, The Cape Town Festival of Beer will grace the Mother City from 25-27 November 2016. The festival will be hosted at the Hamilton's Rugby club in Green Point.

This year’s festival will feature local and international beer brands with over 200 beers being showcased from 60 different breweries. The festival is suited to beer enthusiasts, connoisseurs, socialites and all those just keen on sharing a few cold ones with their mates.

Music, beer and rugby

The festival offers a lineup which includes the Parlotones live on stage on the Friday. Big screens will display the Springboks vs Wales game at 19.30 on the Saturday. Tables for attendees wishing to watch the game can be booked at az.oc.reebfolavitsefnwotepac@ofni.

There will also be guided beer tours with experts. Let your guide take you around while you meet the brewers and sample a variety of beers, watch home brewing demonstrations and participate in blind tastings. Other offerings include a beer judging competition, beer merchandise for sale, lucky draws and raffles.

The Cape Town Festival of Beer returns

Various food options will be available from celeb chef and MasterChef SA judge Pete Goffe-Wood; the popular burger joint, Hudsons; RAITH gourmet and more…

Event and ticket details:

Operating times:
Fri 12.00-23.00
Sat 12.00-23.00
Sun 10.00-18.00

Price : R150 for adults and R50 for children (under 13 years)

Head over to www.webtickets.co.za to purchase a ticket. You will get a free beer mug along with your ticket which costs R150. Tickets will also be available at the door for the same price (beer mug not included) and you will be able to sample all the beers on show for free.

For more info on the festival, visit: capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za

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