Food and drink

Try ales from across the globe at Gig House beer fest

By Victoria Smith
March 14, 2012

Beer enthusiasts can enjoy 30 cask-conditioned beers from the UK and overseas at a Wokingham pub’s 19-day festival.

The Gig House in The Plaza, Denmark Street, will have beers from brewers in Russia, South Africa, Norway, USA and Belgium at the festival, which will run from today until Sunday, April 1.

Pub manager Alan Shorthouse said: “The festival will give people the opportunity to enjoy a superb selection of UK and international beers. Many of the beers on offer have not been available in the pub beforehand and I am looking forward to serving them.”

Customers will be able to sample any three of the real ales in special third-of-a-pint glasses for the price of a pint. Tasting notes on all of the beers will be available in the pub.