CAMRA group ready for Real Ale Festival

Tuesday, 20 March 2012 00:00

The Isle of Man’s branch of CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale – is staging its first Real Ale Festival next month.

The group which has just over 200 members will hold the event between April 12th and 14th at the Masonic Hall in Douglas.

Over 60 real ales, ciders, perries and fruit wines will be on offer as well as beers from the Seven Kingdoms - England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Mann and the kingdoms of Neptune and heaven.

Festival organiser, Alan Cooper told 3FM more about the event.

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