The Craft Beer revolution in London has gained consoderable ground last year and to celebrate London Beer week, Craft Beer Rising returns in February with 70 breweries in attendance at The Old Truman Brewery.

The event will be the showcasing  some exciting product launches as well as acting as a launch pad for the likes of the new Mondo Brewery alongside other newbies such as Bad Seed, Northern Monk, Bedlam Brewery, Fourpure, Hop Stuff, Purity and Portobello Brewing.

Returning breweries include:  Beavertown, Belhaven, BrewDog, Celt, Camden Town, Duvel, Dominion, Harviestoun, Fordham, Hiver, Ilkley Brewery, Lagunitas, Meantime, Palm, Renaissance, Sharps, Thornbridge, Thwaites, Tuatara, and the Yeastie Boys.

Other international brands will also be represented by the likes of Cave Direct (who will be bringing their US selection this year), American Craft Beer Company and Pierhead Purchasing (Importer of the year 2014). Completing the international line up will be Euroboozer who will be bringing the esteemed Rogue brewery  alongside Schremser, Stiegl, & Titanic.

Overall there will be more than 350 beers to try, including several ciders (including Thistly Cross, Hogan’s, Aspall’s and Vermont) alongside CBR Ice Tea faves Harry Brompton’s and Hawkes Ginger Beer.

The event will give an opportunity to meet some of the faces behind the brews and on the Mash Tun (sponsored by Simply Hops)  hosting several talks including the rise of Mead headed up by Tom Newman and a chance to hear about the NZ beer revolution courtesy of the 5 brewery strong Kiwi contingent (Yeastie Boys, Renaissance, Three Boys, Tuatara, and 8 Wired).  They’ll be plenty of food and music as well as plenty of variety of beers.

Session times:

Thursday 19th Feb 6pm-11.30pm
Friday 20th Feb 6pm-Midnight
Saturday 21st Feb 11am-5pm
Saturday 21st Feb 6pm-Midnight
Sunday 22nd Feb 11am–6pm

For more information or to book tickets  visit the Craft Beer Rising website here

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