Norwich Beer Festival launches live online beer finder

The Norwich Beer Festival, organised by CAMRA, returns to the city from October 23 to October 28.

It will feature more than 300 cask-conditioned real ales, draught and bottled beers, traditional ciders and perries at The Halls in St Andrew's Plain.  

Norwich Beer Festival returns to The Halls for its 45th year (Image: Newsquest)A new live beer finder has been launched that will allow punters to browse their favourite breweries, create a list of what to try and rate them. 

Accessed via QR code, the traffic light system will display which beers are available now, are coming soon or have run out. 

READ MORE: All you need to know ahead of Norwich Beer Festival 2023

Festival organiser Craig Harmer said: “Do ask the volunteers behind the bar as they are extremely knowledgeable and can direct you to different types of beer, ciders, lagers and even soft drinks.” 

Revellers can also choose from 40 gluten-free beers, 100 vegan beers and more than 35 beers in wooden firkins, as well as overseas specials from the World Beer Bar.  

Norwich Beer Festival offers a huge choice for visitors (Image: Newsquest)World Beer Bar manager David Jones added: “With a large offering of beers from Japan and beers from Brazil, Spain, Canada and small German breweries, the marquee is where you’ll find something new.” 

Unusual tipples can be found at the Curiosity Bar, such as Incredible Hulk from Fat Cat Brewery, which is flavoured with a blend of green tea, rhubarb and orange. 

There will be live music and food available in Blackfriars Hall and beer sommelier Cheryl Cade will also host two "safari" tasting sessions on October 24. 

Tickets are available via the Norwich CAMRA website and can also be bought at the door, with free entry to all sessions for CAMRA members.