More beers and more people expected at 3rd Wanstead Beer Festival - 4 October 2025

More beers and more people expected at the 3rd Wanstead Beer Festival The third Wanstead Beer Festival (WBF)is set to kick off at Christchurch halls on 4 October - with more than 50 beers and ciders on offer. There will also be gin, wine, prosecco and a selection of soft drinks. Our hosts, Christchurch, will be offering their superb burgers and hot dogs. Among the beers to look out for are Essex based Elephant School brewery's Mango Unchained, made with real mangos. A 7.2% beer, with a great combination of flavours. Looking for a good bitter, then Milestone brewery's Cromwell Best, fits the bill. It has a deep, slightly malty taste. Then, there is the lighter East London brewery favourite, the award winning Cowcatcher. The always popular champion winning beer Captain Bob from Mighty Oak brewery will again be available. Those who like a dark beer can't go far wrong with Brentwood breweries stout Walrus of Love. Another new beer this year is Broadsword from St George's brewery on Great Wakering. A new brewery this year is Pillars, which will be providing Helles and Pilsner lagers. Redemption brewery bring Rhinelander lager. Also, festival regular Pretty Decent once again provides "I could get better at T*sco for a quid." Among the ciders, there will be a good selection from Somerset based Farmer Jim. Get in early for the tasty Rhubarb Bob. The WBF is once again seeking to blend the local with national in the selection of beers. Another new brewery is Leyton based, Libertalia. Amongst Libertalia's offering will be the popular new bitter Private Eye. Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out. Bought in advance tickets cost £10, which includes the unique WBF glass. This year there is a new twist, with a bit of colour added. Tickets on the door will be £12. The organisers hope to keep most drinks at £5 or less. Thanks go to all those local businesses who have sponsored the event and help make it possible. Proceeds raised by the event are to be split between three charities - the Wren Group, Wanstead Community Riding Stables and the Christchurch restoration fund. So now the clock is ticking till kick off at 1 pm on Saturday 4 October. To get your ticket, see: www.wansteadbeerfestival.co.uk