APACHE Rose Peacock, I Can’t Believe it’s not Bitter and Pots Black – those are just some of the strange-sounding varieties of Hampshire ale that will be supped by beer lovers this week at the 13th annual Southampton Beer Festival. During the three-day sellout event, more than 3,000 people are expected to descend on the city’s Guildhall to neck almost 100 varieties of beer. Walking around dozens of stands with the distinct aroma of real ale wafting through the air, there are barrels stacked upon barrels of beer, lager and cider on offer to tempt thirsty visitors.
It’s estimated that around 13,600 pints of beer will be consumed during the festival. But despite the country being in the grip of one of the worst recessions in living memory, organisers say ticket sales have gone through the roof.
Rob Whatley, an organiser at Southampton Beer Festival, who has been a member of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) for more than 30 years, said: “Ticket sales have been better this year than ever before.
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