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I have attended the Nottingham Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival for a number of years now starting with when it was at Nottingham Castle, onto Motorpoint Area and this being the third year it has been held at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground. This year is the 47th such festival. A great venue which has lots of history around it and lots of different areas to explore, You can even sit in the stands overlooking the ground.
A great layout with lots of improvements since the previous year. This year all the beers were in the same area by the Bridgford Road end by the Blue Monkey entertainment stage. This includes the Nano Bar which features breweries which generally produce batches of 3 barrels or less. Most of these you wont have seen anywhere before. The range of beers is outstanding and features those from all around the country (a lot of them never seen in the area before).
A large selection of brewery bars are available around the festival including Castle Rock Brewery, Blue Monkey Brewery, Little Brewery, Lenton Lane Brewery, Ossett Brewery, Nottingham Brewery, DMC Ginger Beers, Bang the Elephant Brewery, Ampersand Brew Co, Two Matts Brewery, Magpie Brewery, Black Iris, Lincoln Green Brewery and Shipstones Brewery. These were spread out between The Pavilion, Hound Road, The Undercroft, Bridgford Road End, The Smith Cooper Stand area and Woodhead Hall.
A cider bar with a dedicated East Midlands Cider and Perry section alongside ciders from around the UK including lots from Wales. Also a key keg bar featuring another wide range of breweries, the beers rotate as they run out. Both were located in the Smith Cooper Stand area this year. The atmosphere is brilliant down here when the festival is in full swing.
Two live music stages, one in the Bridgford Road Area, and the second at the other end in Woodhead Hall. Both featuring live acts throughout the day. Lots of food venues throughout the festival aswell offering Cheese Toasties, Burgers, Crisps, Greek Food and Kebabs to name just a few. Something for everyone!
Lots of beers tried, old friends caught up with and a great time had over Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s to next year! And a shout out to the most unusual beer from Blue Monkey Brewery this year. A Blueberry Crumble Pale!
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Hello Scott
Just saw this article and thought about using it for the next Beer Leeds issue if that’s ok with you. Thought it would make a change to have a festival article. If so, could you send it in word format with some key photos, not all of them.
Cheers Nigel
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