BEER lovers will be able to enjoy a selection of around 20 ales from independent British brewers during a 12-day festival at two pubs in Warrington.

The Wetherspoons festival is taking place at The Friar Penketh in Friars Gate and The Looking Glass in Buttermarket Street from Wednesday to the following Sunday, October 21.

Each of the brewers is a member of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) – the organisation that promotes small independent brewers and their beers.

Among the beers on offer are those brewed exclusively for the festival as well as award-winners.

The beers include Blueberry Classic Bitter from Warrington’s own Coach House, Jurassic Dark (Dorset), Jemima’s Pitchfork (Glamorgan), Freddy Brewger (Robinsons), Hope and Glory (Brentwood), Hop Twister (Salopian), Big Job (St Austell) and Wheel of Fortune (Castle Rock).

In addition the pubs will serve five UK produced ciders including Toffee Apple (Mr Whitehead’s), Legbender (Rich’s) and Premium Perry (Broadoak).

Customers will be able to sample any three of the real ales or ciders in special third-of-a-pint glasses for the price of a pint.

The Looking Glass manager, Hayley Willis, said: “The festival is the perfect opportunity to showcase the wonderful range of beers from independent British craft brewers.

“It will give people the opportunity to enjoy a superb selection of the beers that they brew, many of which have not been served in the pub before.”