| Beer has been a big part of the culture in many | | | | year in August. Held in London, it is the largest and |
| countries of the world. Each country has typically | | | | most famous beer festival in the UK. It is organized |
| celebrated the brewing of particular beer at certain | | | | by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The format |
| times of the year. This usually corresponds to when | | | | of British beer festivals is different from that of the |
| the beer is produced. Festivals are a great way to | | | | German Oktoberfest. Casks of ale from different |
| try new and unusual beers and to learn more about | | | | brewers are set up behind rows of tables. Staff |
| beer. They are also a great way to meet brewers as | | | | members serve the beer from the casks. |
| well as other beer lovers. If you are interested in | | | | The United States hosts an annual event called the |
| brewing your own home-made beer you will be able | | | | Great American Beer Festival (GABF). This three-day |
| to find out a lot about different beers and brewing | | | | event is held at the end of September in Denver, |
| processes. | | | | Colorado. Beer connoisseurs can taste more than |
| The largest and most famous beer festival in the | | | | 1,600 different beers. Breweries are arranged by |
| world is Oktoberfest, held each year in Germany. | | | | country with booths offering one-ounce sample cups |
| The festival lasts more than two weeks and | | | | of their beer. The festival holds the Guinness World |
| celebrates a special harvest beer called Oktoberfest. | | | | Record for the most beers tapped at one location in |
| Many countries of the world have adopted this | | | | 2005. Each year the festival grows in size. |
| special festival and many German people throughout | | | | You can find out more about specific beer festivals in |
| the world celebrate it. Large tents are set up with | | | | your area by looking online for the beer or ale |
| long tables and chairs. There are live bands | | | | organization in your country. They often promote |
| performing on the stage throughout the event. | | | | their events by providing a calendar as well as |
| In the UK, the Great British Beer Festival is held each | | | | information about travel to the area for the festival. |
