12-Day Real Ale Festival Set for Oct. 1–12 Across Bradford, Dorset and Cumbria Wetherspoons
Pubs will pour up to 30 curated ales per site with international and festival-exclusive brews under low festival pricing.
Overview
- The festival runs Wednesday, October 1 to Sunday, October 12 across three Bradford pubs, six Wetherspoon sites in Dorset and five in Cumbria.
- Each venue will offer up to 30 real ales, including five international beers from India, France, Australia and two from the United States.
- Most of the beers are being brewed for the first time exclusively for the event.
- The line-up includes four vegan-friendly options, with some brews featuring flavors such as cucumber, lime, vanilla, blackberries and spices.
- Dorset pints are priced at £2.15, Bradford reports £1.99–£2.15 with three third-of-a-pint tasters, and tasting notes will be available in a festival magazine.