Beer And Music Lovers Expected To Flock To Gleneagle This Weekend

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Ready for a Brew...John Keane of Torc Brewing, Killarney one of the craft brewing producers getting ready for Killarney Beerfest which takes place from 27th-29th May 2016, at the INEC special village. Glenagle Hotel, Killarney. With over 25 producers and more than 150 different craft beverages on offer, fantastic programme of events and guest speakers, Killarney Beerfest will showcase many of the best brewers and beers in Ireland.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO FEE***FREE PIC***

John Keane of Torc Brewing, Killarney one of the craft brewing producers getting ready for Killarney Beerfest which takes place from 27th-29th May 2016, at the INEC special village. Glenagle Hotel, Killarney. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

“Mmm…beer!” as our good friend Homer Simpson is wont to say.

While Duff may not be on the menu in Killarney this weekend, there will be some 150  brews on offer at the Killarney Beerfest which kicks off from Friday to Sunday (May 27 to 29).

Craft brewers and beer enthusiasts will descend on the town for the second Beerfest which proved so popular last year.

The highlight of the festival for the craft brewers will undoubtedly be the prestigious Beoir Champion Beer of Ireland Awards sponsored by Carry Out Off Licences.

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Other festival highlights included the Beerfest Trade Day which will feature talks from expert speakers and strategists, brewing demonstrations, tastings, meet the master brewers, beer and food pairing classes and a whole lot more. There will also be live music each day including performances by The Bookabrass Band, Mongrel State, The Small Hours, One Horse Pony, Dixie Micks, The Eskies, and more!

There are eight categories in the awards including Pale Ale, Belgian Style Ale, Dark Ale, Lagers, Porter/Stout, Wheat Beer, Specialy Beer and Sour Beer. The most sought after title is the overall Beoir Champion Beer of Ireland. The awards are open to all Irish breweries and the panel of fifteen judges is lead by Reuben Gray of Beoir and includes CAMRA and EBCU members as well as a selection of international judges.

Along with the prestige of being crowned The Beoir Champion of Ireland, the overall winning brewery will receive a promotional package from Carry Out Off Licences which includes in-shop distribution and promotions as well as marketing and social media support.

The winners of the Beoir Champion Beer of Ireland Awards will be announced at the festival on Sunday, May 29 at 6pm.

Killarney Beerfest takes place on the grounds of The Gleneagle Hotel in the specially constructed Beer Village. Admission costs €10 and includes two pints.  For more information visit http://www.killarneybeerfestival.com/

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