November 3 - 4, Antwerp, Belgium

The 24 Hours of Beer Festival

Location: Oude Handelsbeurs, just off the Meir

Arguably the world's greatest beer festival moves to a new location this year after its old home burned down around Christmastime, 2000. Dozens of great beer will be available for tasting, from famed breweries like Chimay and Brasserie Dupont to smaller, newer operations such as Brouwerij de Leyerth. For fans of Belgian beer, this festival is a must.

Hours: Saturday 2:00 pm to 2:00 am; Sunday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Admission: Free
Organization: Objectieve Bierproevers

 

November 3, 2001 - Portland, Maine, USA

The 8th Annual Maine Brewers' Festival

Location: Portland Exposition Building (just off Highway 295, next to Hadlock Field)

This festival celebrates Maine's craft brewers, showcasing their newest and most popular brews. Food, games, and music round out the experience for several hours of fun and learning. This festival, the largest single gathering of Maine breweries, features exclusively Maine breweries and hosts over 100 sampling opportunites.

Hours: Happy hour session: 3-7 pm; Evening Session: 8pm ti Midnight
Admission: $19 in advance, $20 at the door; admission includes souvenir tasting glass and 12 (4 oz.) sampling tickets
Organization: Gritty Mcduff's Brewing Company
Contact Phone: 207-771-7571
Contact Email: eastcoastevents@mindspring.com

 

NOV 23-24, 2001 - Bury, England

The 20th Bury Beer Festival

Location: The Met Arts Centre, Market Street (5 minutes from the Bury bus/metro station.)

This long-running beer fest features 60 real ales, a wide selection of foreign beers and traditional draught ciders. Hot food including vegetarian fare is available and live entertainment is provided Saturday evening.

Hours: Friday - noon-3 & 5-11pm; Sat noon-4 & 6-11pm.
Admission: Fri lunch 50p, Fri evng œ2, Sat lunch œ1, Sat evng œ1.50. Free at all times to CAMRA members.
Organization: CAMRA

 

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