Edinburgh is set to host Scotland’s first global craft beer gathering with tickets now on sale.
Over 30 internationally-renowned brewers will fly in from around the world to take part in the Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival from Friday 26 May to Sunday 28 May at The Biscuit Factory in Leith.
Among them are Lervig, Firestone Walker, Dugges, Beerbliotek, Pohjala and Yeastie Boys.
For many of the participating brewers it will be first time they have touched down on Scottish soil and around 3,000 people are expected.
An selection of UK craft beers including Beavertown, Kernel, Thornbridge, Magic Rock and Northern Monk from England and Tempest, BrewDog, Pilot and Fallen from North of the Border will be showcased.
Up to 200 beers will be available including new-to-market brews, cult classics and festival specials.
Sessions include Friday 26: 18:00 to 23:00; Saturday 27: 11:30 to 16:30 and 18:00 to 23:00; Sunday 28: 12:00 to 17:00. Day time and evening sessions are over 18s only.
Tickets are £38.50 (plus booking fee) and this includes entry to the festival, a souvenir glass and unlimited 100ml tasters of beer.
A Scottish street food offering curated by Edinburgh-based The Pitt and headline DJ sets from big-name artists will also feature.
Organiser Greg Well said: “Up until now, craft beer festivals in Scotland have focused on local or up-and-coming talent. What we’re seeking to do is bring together the best of beer, full stop.
“Our hand-picked line-up will see superstar craft brewers from Sweden, New Zealand, America, Norway and even England pour their beers in Scotland for the first time.”
Tickets for Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival are available here.
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