Great British Beer Festival

17/05/2026

There’s a brewery coming to Cambridge this month that was already 21 years old when the Battle of Waterloo was fought.

Elgood’s was founded in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire in 1795. They’ve brewed through two world wars, the rise and fall of the tied house system, the keg revolution that nearly killed cask ale, and the craft beer boom that brought it back. They’re still in Wisbech. Still making cask beer. Still making a dark mild.

That mild is called Double Dog. 6.5%. Same recipe as Black Dog but with considerably more oomph. If you think mild is quiet and unassuming, Double Dog has something to say about that.

Both on the bar at Cambridge Beer Festival from 18 May 🍺

What’s the oldest brewery you’ve ever had a pint from? Or have you drank from an older brewery?

16/05/2026

👉Swipe to see how in 1974, the British beer festival was born. And how it nearly didn’t happen!
 
📆Fifty-two years later Cambridge beer festival is the longest running CAMRA festival. It’s moved from the Corn Exchange to Midsummer Common to a football ground to Jesus Green.
 
Were you there in the early years? Or are you yet to go?
 
🍺 Cambridge Beer Festival  
📍 Jesus Green, Cambridge
📅 18–23 May 2026
🎟 Tickets in bio — CAMRA members get in free!
 
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24/04/2026

I think the weather is trying to tell us something 😎

You know what to do ➡️🍺

13/02/2026

We’re looking busy this month 🍻

CAMRA beer festivals are popping up all over the place and this is your sign to go grab a pint.

Swipe for dates in:

📍 Hucknall

📍 Liverpool

📍 Bradford

📍 Gosport

📍 Loughborough

📍 Wigan

Save this post for your “what are we doing that weekend?” moments ✅

CAMRA members get free entry at every festival. Each festival offers it a bit differently so check the details first. Link in bio🔗

Which one are you heading to? 🍺

05/02/2026

Did you know last year, CAMRA festivals happened more often than not 🍻

From local favourites to huge beer events, they’re all part of one big beer festival family.

We’re here to tell the wider story as we explore as many CAMRA beer festivals as we can in 2026.

If you love beer, beer festivals or discovering new experiences with friends, then this is the account for you!

How many CAMRA festivals have you been to?

13/08/2025

There’s no ‘I’ in beer… but there’s a whole lot of ‘you’ in this festival. 💛🍺

We couldn’t have done it without you - thank you to every single volunteer who made this year’s Great British Beer Festival possible.

From pulling pints to keeping us safe, from quality control to membership recruitment, and everyone else who poured their heart and soul into making it happen - you’re the real ale-stars 🌟

Cheers to volunteers! 🍻
 

11/08/2025

TIME AT THE BAR PLEASE 🍺

What an incredible week we’ve had and just like that, it’s over in a flash - but full of unforgettable moments.

Together, we’ve put a spotlight on cask beer, celebrated its craft, its tradition and raised a glass to everything that makes it special 💛

Thank you to every single one of you lovely people who made it along to the - we hope you had as much fun as we did! 🍻

What a blast, thank you Birmingham! 🔥

09/08/2025

Discover free beer and cider at our Discovery Zone today!

GBBF 2025 🍎🍻

We excited to share a tasting of our innovative range of ciders and perries. We have been experimenting with different yeasts, processes and even hops to craft a diverse selection that truly celebrates our beloved cider apple! 😮‍💨

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a total newcomer, we’ve got something here that might just change the way you think about cider and perry forever! 🤩

So come and find us in the Discovery Zone all day Saturday, where you can try the very best of our range. But don’t forget, you can also treat your tastebuds to a Hogan’s from the bars as well! 😋

A whole weekend of new flavours and the chance to discover your next favourite tipple it really doesn’t get much better 😍

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📍 NEC Birmingham

08/08/2025

08/08/2025