| Beer, a product so big that it has festivals just to | | | | are usually sample tastings of their wares. |
| celebrate its brew. All around the world, brewers | | | | Alternatively, head for the restaurants along the |
| gather at these festivals to exchange ideas and try | | | | promenade for some fine dining. |
| new brews. It is almost like a celebration of life | | | | Don't worry; they've not forgotten the music as well! |
| amongst beer lovers. | | | | To top the drinking and eating, there are live band |
| The Great British Beer Festival held in the United | | | | performances and entertainment throughout the two |
| Kingdom each year in August. In the United States, | | | | days. If the performances do not sway you, try |
| there is an annual event to celebrate beer called the | | | | your hand at the contests. At the end of the day, |
| Great American Beer Festival (GABF). But as we all | | | | awards are given for the best brew, brewer's choice |
| know, the largest and most celebrated beer festival | | | | and best booth. Party the night away as closing time |
| must be the Oktoberfest. | | | | is 2.00 a.m. |
| Well if you are happen to be in Orlando in November, | | | | Entrance fee to the Festival costs between US$10 |
| try out something on a "smaller scale and refreshingly | | | | and US$15 and the opening hours are from 4.00 p.m |
| different. Visit the Orlando Beer Festival at Universal | | | | to 2.00 a.m. VIP tickets will get you a complimentary |
| Studios City Walk. Except for the two days to hold | | | | buffet and samples of craft beers. Book your tickets |
| this celebration of beer, this theme park, is | | | | early to ensure guaranteed entry to this one of a |
| transformed into a massive 'drinking hole' during one | | | | kind festival. |
| weekend of the year. | | | | Like every festival, the Florida Annual beer Festival is |
| Over one weekend, you can sample over 125 brands | | | | a celebration. A celebration of life, culture and passion. |
| of beer, whether your preference is pilsners, lagers, | | | | There will be memorable exchanges between |
| ales, stouts, or ciders. Apart from quenching your | | | | exhibitors and visitors. What stands out about this |
| thirst for beer, the organizers have also made sure | | | | Beer Festival is despite all its celebrations, the |
| there's enough food to feed the pickiest eater, | | | | organizers donate a portion of the proceeds from |
| almost 2 tones! Breweries from all over the world | | | | these 2 days to help out the less fortunate. Cheers! |
| gather to exchange brewing techniques and there | | | | |
