Beer festivals in and near Sheffield February-June 2016

[Andy C]

Here are the beer festivals I've seen advertised coming up in the next few months. Feel free to add a mention of any others I've missed.

 

Hillsborough Hotel

Thu 4 - Sun 7 Feb

a mini Scottish beer festival in the pub.

 

Chesterfield CAMRA

Fri 5 – Sat 6 Feb

Chesterfield’s annual winter beer festival at the Winding Wheel Theatre spread across three rooms -a great variety of beers in the main hall downstairs where there is also live music at evening sessions, upstairs in the smaller rooms are themed bars including one supplied exclusively by the Derbyshire Brewers Collective. Hot and cold food also available. The festival is open from 11am to 4pm (entry £5.50) and 6:30pm to 11pm (entry £6.50) with advance tickets advisable for evening sessions. The venue is a short walk from Chesterfield rail station or buses from Sheffield drop off just across the road (routes 43/44/50/50A/X17). http://www.chesterfield.camra.org.uk.

 

CAMRA’s National Winter Ales Festival

Wed 17 – Sat 20 Feb

The National Winter Ales Festival is back in Derby for 2016, again at Derby College’s Roundhouse campus.

 

It’s a beautiful and magnificent series of truly iconic buildings that have a world-renowned status in railway history. The Roundhouse is the World’s Oldest Roundhouse built in 1839, following £48 million renovation, it has been returned to its former glory with original features restored and complemented by dazzling new artworks. This stunning Grade II* listed building opened its doors in late 2009 and has already played host to a wide range of prestigious corporate events. It was originally developed in 1839 by four rival rail companies, including North Midland Railway (NMR) for whom George Stephenson and his son Robert were engineers.

 

‘The Roundhouse’, being circular, will have stillage all around it, serving real ale, cider, perry, continental beer and mead. There is a corridor leading to another stillaged area known as ‘The Carriage Shop Theatre’ which will include the Champion Winter Beer of Britain beers to be judged in the 4 style categories. A range of fantastic live bands will be entertaining us in an additional marquee.

 

The venue is right next to Derby railway station (use the Pride Park exit at the rear rather than the main concourse exit), fast trains run from Sheffield up to 4 times an hour with a journey time of about 35 minutes.

 

The festival is open 4pm to 11pm on the Wednesday and 11am to 11pm Thursday to Saturday. More info: http://www.nwaf.org.uk.

 

SIBA BeerX

Wed 16 – Sat 19 Mar

SIBA is back at Ice Sheffield for their 2016 conference and festival of beer, the latter being a public event. It is back to being a 4 day event with a rotating range of beers that have won SIBA awards, entertainment and street food. The festival is open from 6pm Wednesday and Thursday, 2pm Friday and midday Saturday. Entry tickets are £8 (£6 concessions – Forces/CAMRA/Student) in advance, more on the door. http://www.beerx.org.

 

Sheffield Beer Week

Running the same week as the SIBA BeerX, pubs and breweries across the City will be putting on special events showcasing the local beer scene.

 

Hope Valley Beer Festival (T.B.C.)

Thu 24 – Mon 28 Mar

The Easter edition of the beer festival held at the Old Hall Inn at Hope over most bank holiday weekends where tents appear outside the pub featuring a range of real ales and ciders, music and food. Regular buses run past the pub from Sheffield on routes 272/273/274 or it is a 10 minute walk from Hope station (Sheffield-Manchester line). http://www.hopevalleybeerfestival.com.

 

Barnsley CAMRA – Elsecar Heritage Railway

29 April – 2 May 2016

Another fixture now firmly established on the Barnsley calendar for the Mayday bank holiday weekend, a great range of beer and cider is served in a marquee in the railway yard. Outside is a food van and live music stage. Entry to the beer festival is free (a refundable glass deposit is required) and during the day train rides are available for the usual fare. http://www.barnsleycamra.org.uk.

 

Barrow Hill Rail Ale Festival

Thu 19 – Sat 21 May

Over 250 real ales, craft keg beers, cider & perry, food, music and trains all in an old railway roundhouse that is still operational! A shuttle bus operates from Chesterfield station. Advance tickets advisable. http://www.railalefestival.com

 

Three Valleys

Sat 4 Jun

This event just grows and grows – a great value day out filled with real ale, food and music hosted across a number of venues including town, suburban and rural pubs plus a brewery on a farm. Regular free buses run from Dronfield station to all the venues, hop on and off at the participating festival venues as you please. http://www.threevalleysfestival.org.uk.

[DnAuK]

Chesterfield fest seems a little pricey (and a bit too late for advance tickets). As for Hillsbrough Hotel - well, it's Wood St innit? So personally I'll be heading up to Leeds this weekend for Mr Foleys totally free festival, sporting lots on nice beer followed by a crawl (stagger?) back to the station.

 

Bring on Derby and SiBA tho (after a visit to Copenhagen next week). Following the week I've just had I need all the nice beer I can get!

[Andy C]

Chesterfield fest seems a little pricey (and a bit too late for advance tickets). As for Hillsbrough Hotel - well, it's Wood St innit? So personally I'll be heading up to Leeds this weekend for Mr Foleys totally free festival, sporting lots on nice beer followed by a crawl (stagger?) back to the station.

 

Bring on Derby and SiBA tho (after a visit to Copenhagen next week). Following the week I've just had I need all the nice beer I can get!

 

Wood Street is dead and the Hillsborough is under new management.

[Stoatwobbler]

It'll be interesting to see what events happen during Sheffield Beer Week.

[dee l]

when is Sheffield beer week ?

[smithy266]

Is is in Andy C's first post.......

[taxman]

Hillsborough Hotel needs to get some social media presence, if I'd have known they were having a beer fest this weekend I would have gone. I didn't know, so can't go.

[SpiderPete]

The Hillsborough Hotel Scottish beer weekend was actually very good, new beers I have never tried before.

 

They are making a effort and this was their 1st beer festival.

 

They did advertise the event on Twitter a few times and I am sure I saw it on Facebook.

[Andy C]

The Hillsborough Hotel is on Twitter - https://twitter.com/HillsboroHotel1

 

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It'll be interesting to see what events happen during Sheffield Beer Week.

 

Some of the listings are already up at http://sheffieldbeerweek.co.uk/

Saturday 12th March: Sheffield Beer Week Launch at True North Brew Co.

Join us from 2pm – 5pm at True North Brew Co’s new brewhouse and tap room in Sheffield city centre to celebrate the launch of Sheffield Beer Week. A big thanks to True North Brew Co for hosting us in their new brew house and tap room very early in its launch. The current space is a work in progress and is in the first phase of redevelopment. It’s greatly appreciated that they’ve opened their doors to Sheffield Beer Week earlier than planned, in order to celebrate beer in this great city. Please continue on with the launch fun at The Old House, just 5 minutes around the corner after 5pm. Numbers limited due to capacity. Sign up on Sheffield Beer Week’s mailing list at this event to be in with a chance of winning two Beer X Festival tickets (on one day of winner’s choice. Wed-Sat availability at Ice Sheffield, Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, Yorkshire S9 5DA. beerx.org).

True North Brew Co, 47 Eldon Street, S1 4GY

 

Saturday 12th March: Sheffield Beer Week Launch Continued!

After a sneaky peek of True North Brew Co’s new brewhouse, please join us to continue the fun at The Old House from 5pm. A welcoming friendly pub with 6 handpulls and a fantastic array of World beers including a dedicated Belgian selection.

The Old House, 113-117 Devonshire St. S3 7SB

 

Monday 14th March:

 

Sheffield Beer Week Twitter Hour: Beer Cocktails from 7.30pm

The Picture House will be rustling up a couple of beer cocktails to celebrate Sheffield Beer Week. What does everyone really think about Beer Cocktails? As a cocktail mix it seems to divide drinkers – we want to know your thoughts, good or bad. Beer Cocktails will be available to buy through Sheff Beer Week at The Picture House Social for you to try and let us know your thoughts. Use #SheffBeerWeek to share these during the week. We will also be launching the Beer Cocktails at Picture House Social during a live Twitter hosted session 7.30pm-8.30pm.

Picture House Social, 383 Abbeydale Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield. S7 1FS. T: 01142 581 690

 

Tuesday 15th March:

 

Fourpure Tasting at The Sheffield Tap from 7pm (time tbc)

Join John Driebergen, Head Brewer from London based, family run, Fourpure Brewery at beer destination The Sheffield Tap. This will be an informal tasting and Q&A session with Fourpure’s Head Brewer, hosted in the Brewhouse room at the Tap. Free entry, however, it is advised to sign up at Eventbrite to secure your place: https://fourpureatthetap.eventbrite.co.uk

The Sheffield Tap, Sheffield Station, Sheaf St. S1 2BP

 

Brooklyn Brewery Big Bottle Tasting

Brooklyn Brewery’s UK ambassador will be hosting a big bottle tasting at Hop Hideout £15pp, from 7.30pm. This event is sold out.

Hop Hideout, 448 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. S7 1FR.

 

Wednesday 16th March:

 

The Five Points at BrewDog Sheffield from 5pm

The Five points Brewing Co will be at BrewDog Sheffield during Sheffield Beer Week on Wednesday, March 16, for a tap takeover and meet the brewer event. Their beer will be on the bar all evening and folks from The Five Points will be on hand from 5pm for a chat about their brewery, beer and what they’ve been up to, so come down to this informal meet up and have a beer!

BrewDog, 5-6, Eldon Court, 108-110 Devonshire St. Sheffield S3 7SF. 0114 241 4193

Hump Day Social from 6pm

Celebrate Hump Day with a mini city centre pub trail hosted by Sheffield food and drink blogger Clare Tollick (@feastandglory). Kicking off at 6pm this event will take in 6 pubs and bars. It will be a great way to meet up with like-minded beer lovers from across the city, and we’ll be asking attendees to keep it social online too. Using Twitter, Facebook, Untapped and Instagram let’s get social and share the beers we try whilst spreading the word about the fabulous venues we’ll be visiting! A full itinerary will be announced closer to the time and will try to cover trips to any #SheffBeerWeek tap takeovers and meet the brewer events taking place on the night. Join from the start or at a venue along the way. Register your attendance by tweeting the event organiser, Clare Tollick, at @FeastAndGlory or via email sheffieldbeerweek@gmail.com.

Various city centre locations, tbc.

Francis Newton’s Sheffield Beer Week Pub Quiz from 7.30pm

Join quizmaster and Francis Newton Manager Andrew as he hosts a special Sheffield Beer Week Quiz. Expect questions focused on beer and Sheffield in this weekly quiz. Winner takes jackpot and additional donations go to CLIC Sargent charity. Free chip butties at half time. £1 to enter, max 6 per team, starts 7.30pm.

The Francis Newton, Clarkehouse Rd, Sheffield. S10 2LA. T: 0114 267 3660

 

Belgian Beer Tasting hosted by Hop Hideout and Shakespeares from 8pm

A joint beer tasting event held at Shakespeares pub shining the light on Belgian beer and its influence across the world. Think classic beer styles, new Belgian breweries and US/UK breweries influenced by the Belgian brewing tradition. Jules and Chris will take your tastebuds on a tour highlighting this country’s incredible history and influence. Includes 5 samples of beer, £10pp, book places via Shakespeares.

Shakespeares, 146-148 Gibraltar St, Sheffield. S3 8UB.

 

Meet the Brewer Traffic Street Special (TSS) Dan Gilliland with Lewis Townsend from Castle Rock Brewery from 8pm

New Barrack Tavern plays hosts to Castle Rock Brewing and their experimental off shoot Traffic Street Special for a Meet the Brewer session. As Castle Rock explain TSS was launched in 2014, “The range of beers are crafted using our new five barrel fermenting vessel and are designed to challenge conventions, with our Traffic Street Special Developer Dan Gilliland given the freedom to experiment with not only a variety of different flavours and yeasts, but also with the process itself”. Free entry.

With live music at 9pm from The Stamp Collectors.

New Barrack Tavern, 601 Penistone Rd, Sheffield. S6 2GA

Thursday 17th March:

 

Brass Castle Brewery Meet The Brewer from 7pm

North Yorkshire’s Brass Castle will be hosting this free Meet the Brewer Night. Brass Castle and The Tramshed pair up and go experimental trying beer cocktails alongside beer and food pairings. Free entry; book your place in advance via The Tramshed.

Tramshed, 51 Chesterfield Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S8 0RL

Stancill Brewery Tap Takeover & Meet the Brewer at The Red Deer from 7pm

Stancill Brewery join forces with The Red Deer to showcase their beers and host a Meet the Brewer session at this ale friendly city centre pub. Expect Stancill classics such as their Barnsley Bitter alongside specials like their South Pacific pale ale. Free entry.

The Red Deer, 18 Pitt Street, Sheffield. S1 4DD

 

St Patrick’s Day Stout & Porter Tasting hosted by Shakespeares & Beer Central from 8pm

This St Paddy’s day join Shakespeares and Beer Central as they look beyond Guinness and together present 6 different dark beers. Expect a range of styles from classic dry stouts most associated with the Irish tradition, to big strength historic drenched styles such as Baltic porter and mega hopped big strength Imperial stouts. £10pp, sign up at Shakespeares or Beer Central.

Shakespeares, 146-148 Gibraltar St, Sheffield. S3 8UB.

Friday 18th March:

Founders Brewing Tasting at Hop Hideout from 8.30pm

Specialist Abbeydale Road beer shop welcomes Tim from Founders and Will from Vertical Drinks to Hop Hideout to host this special Founders Tasting as part of Sheffield Beer Week celebrations. This Michigan based brewery produce outstanding beers from Dirty ******* to All Day IPA and the ridiculously great tasting impy barrel aged stout KBS. They’ve recently announced news on expansion, and, had further investment – so there’s lot to find out about this brewery over the course of the evening. Founders have visited Sheffield before when they collaborated with Abbeydale Brewery a couple of years back – so there’s existing connections and stories to share. Inc 5 samples beer, £10pp, starts 8.30pm. Tickets available online – LINK

Hop Hideout, 448 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. S7 1FR

 

Saturday 19th March:

 

Sheffield Beer Week Twitter Hour: The Ingredients of Beer from 6pm-7pm

Sentinel Brewing Co has an educational angle – hosting beer courses for all levels and will have a brewhouse on site. This a great location to open up discussion on this topic aiming to demystify the brewing process and what goes into your glass of beer. We will be launching this Twitter hosted session 6pm-7pm. Use #SheffBeerWeek to get involved in the conversation.

Sentinel Brewhouse & Taproom, 178, Shoreham St. S1 4SQ.

 

Sunday 20th March:

 

Sentinel Brewhouse & Taproom: Sheff Beer Week Closing Event 2pm-6pm

Detail to be confirmed

Sentinel Brewhouse & Taproom, 178, Shoreham St. S1 4SQ.

Picture House Social: Afterhours Sheff Beer Week Closing Party

Details to be confirmed

Picture House Social, 383 Abbeydale Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield. S7 1FS. T: 01142 581 690

 

Week Long Events

 

The Broadfield: Manchester Brewery Tap Takeover

The Broadfield, Abbeydale Road, play hosts to Manchester breweries during Sheffield Beer Week. Further details to be announced.

The Broadfield, 452 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. S7 1FR T: 0114 2550200

Picture House Social: Food & Beer Cocktails

20% off food from 14th-20th March 2016. Flash your SIBA delegate pass or Beer X ticket to claim when you order your food at the counter.

Sheffield Beer Week Beer Cocktails. The Picture House will be rustling up a couple of beer cocktails to celebrate Sheffield Beer Week. What does everyone really think about Beer Cocktails? As a cocktail mix it seems to divide drinkers – we want to know your thoughts, good or bad. Beer Cocktails will be available to buy through Sheff Beer Week at The Picture House Social for you to try and let us know your thoughts. Use #SheffBeerWeek to share your thoughts.

Picture House Social, 383 Abbeydale Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield. S7 1FS. T: 01142 581 690

[Frankie_B]

The Lescar pub in Hunters Bar is having a beer festival on Easter weekend (25th- 28th March). Real ale, cider and music!!