Wide range of beer and music at third Reepham Beer Festival

The third Reepham Beer Festival will be held from 26-28 August. Organised by Panther Brewery, the annual event will host more than 20 real ales and ciders, as well as a continental bar, which will again be run by Thirst Consultants, who do the same at the Norwich Beer Festival.
 

 
The beers on offer will include the full Panther range and many from around the UK. This year the event will be supporting two charities: the Stimpson’s Piece trust and Reepham Scouts.
 
There will also be a variety of different styles of music from local and touring bands. On the Friday evening, local band Wake The Neighbours will play classic rock covers from the 70s through to the present day
 
On Saturday, there will be several bands, including touring blues musician Howlin’ Mat. Described as the “English Seasick Steve” he plays an eclectic set of original tunes and standards on a Dan Electro electric guitar and a cigar box through a small Dan Electro combo producing a superb gritty blues tone.
 
Further details will be announced closer to the time, but keep an eye on Facebook (PantherBrewery) and Twitter (@ReephamBeerFest) for the latest updates.
 
Reduced price advance tickets – weekend £5 and day tickets £3 – are available in Reepham from Very Nice Things, Meloncaulie Rose and Panther Brewery; free entry to CAMRA members.
 
Meanwhile, Panther Brewery head brewer Martin James attended the highly successful Meet The Brewer Event at the Shadingfield Fox in Beccles.
 
“It was nice to have a chance to meet fellow beer lovers and Panther fans, as well as make some new ones along the way,” said Mr James.
 
“If you would be interested in having a chance to talk beer with a professional in your local then please encourage your local pub landlord to sign up to our loyalty scheme for this and many other great rewards.”
 

The Vagaband at last year’s Reepham Beer Festival

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