SCOTALND’S biggest craft beer festival got off to a fizzing start on Friday as hundreds of people hopped to Glasgow to taste an array of beers from around the UK and abroad.
Serving drinks from more than 30 breweries, the Glasgow Beer Festival was bubbling at SWG3 with everything from stouts and porters to IPAs and pale ales.
The event took place in three different rooms at the venue, dimly lit with purple neon lights overhead, with a DJ playing a plethora of classic 80s tunes that were put to good use on the dance floor.
Big industry players such as Drygate, owned by Tennents, were showcasing their finest new beverages while a host of smaller, independent companies travelled from across the UK.
Fyne Ales, Otherworld and Jump ship joined the Scots brewery in representing great Scottish beer at the event while Wales' Tiny Rebel impressed with its signature Clwb Tropica IPA and Cali Pale drinks.
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The festival took place over two nights, with its opening on Friday followed by an afternoon event on Saturday, culminating in a late-night celebration on the same day.
Priced at £55 per ticket, up to six pints of beer are included along with a free tasting glass and access to the tasty food from the beer garden.
The food was on the pricier side but for £8 Babob's mac and cheese toastie is a carb sandwich fit for a night filled with beers that go from 0.5% to 12% and beyond.
Those who know nothing about beer will find a chill atmosphere and a host of drinks to choose from while beerheads will find very knowledgeable and friendly brewers with a passion for their product.
But for a festival celebrating craft beer, the highlight was the sheer variety of high-quality drinks available which makes the festival the perfect place for the larger novice to dip their toe into the world or for the seasoned IPA-fanatic to try something a little bit different.
So whether you want a tropical hazy IPA, a laid-back export or a fudge cake stout, they've probably got it.
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