Brilliant turnout of South Herts @camraofficial.bsky.social members old & new, greeting those who joined @stalbansbf.bsky.social. Venue: the wonderful Mermaid. Fine pint of @adnamssouthwold.bsky.social Old Ale. #BskyBeer

The festival is now packed away for another year and the Alban Arena is back to resembling a theatre once again! We’ve got far more people to thank than fits within the character limit on Bluesky! Please head over to our FB page to see the list in full… www.facebook.com/share/p/17aq...

Well done @camraofficial.bsky.social South Herts volunteers for brilliant @stalbansbf.bsky.social Festival, packed & rocking on Saturday night. Good to see so many young people enjoying Cask Ale. Wonderful range inc. Triple fff, @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social & Tring. #BskyBeer

We’re set for an epic final day at the festival. The fun starts from 12 with rugby on our giant screen plus live music. And we’ve got great entertainment and flowing beer and cider right into the evening. Come down and join us!

#StAlbans Beer and Cider Festival in full swing. We're having a great time promoting our #AbbeyFlyer brew, and all things #AbbeyLine, #CommunityRail and #UrbanWildlife With Pope’s Yard Brewery @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social and @stalbansbf.bsky.social #Hertfordshire #Watford #Peregrines

Your weekend starts here! We’re open from midday with more amazing beer, cider, food and entertainment. You can still get tickets online to guarantee entry, or (subject to venue capacity) pay on the door. See you at the bar!

Record attendance @stalbansbf.bsky.social. Wonderful range of fine ales to celebrate #CaskAleWeek. I illustrated my launch event of Ale City with some historic beer styles, much enjoyed. #BskyBeer

It’s sun all day - what better weather to enjoy a beer festival with a large outside patio and a balcony with views of the city, as well as three floors of amazing bars? We're open from midday. Plus incredible live music all evening from 5pm. Hope to see you later!

Excellent first day @stalbansbf.bsky.social. Good turnout. Great atmosphere. Judging this evening: Champion Beer of Herts:Tring, classic Sidepocket Gold; Two Bob Porter Silver; New River Blind Poet Bronze. Congratulations! #BskyBeer

All our beer lists for the festival are now live! Head to our website to get planning what you’ll be tasting!

The festival opens in a few days and our INTERNATIONAL BEER list is now ready for your perusal and delectation! Take a look at the link here while you ponder on what you will be tasting during your visit: stalbansbf.org.uk/lists/intern...

For just £10, you can have your name, photo, logo, favourite motivational quote, or indeed anything you damn well like on one of our casks. BUT… You've only got today to do it! Head to our website now. It's quick and easy and you'll be the envy of all your friends 😎

A full list of ciders and perries available at the festival is now live on our website. We open this coming Wednesday - but there is still time to get a great value advance ticket package.

EXCLUSIVE BEER! Brewed specially for us, and joining our celebration of the centenary of Ballito Hosiery Mill, don't miss The 3 Brewers' BALLITO BLONDE. This light, hoppy cask ale made with Olicana hops, pays tribute to St Albans' industrial heritage. Try it from Wednesday!

Some great value advance ticket packages still available via our website

#CaskAleWeek is up & running, annual celebration of our national beer style. 10K pubs participating, from quizzes to free tasters, Fests supporting inc. @yorkbeerfestival.bsky.social @stalbansbf.bsky.social & Palmer's Brewery, Bridport. Celebrations to #SupportCask #SupportPubs #CaskMarque

Delighted to confirm three special guests to officially open our four-day celebration of the best in beer and cider. We'll be joined on our opening afternoon by writer @rogerprotz.bsky.social; national chairman of CAMRA @corbettcollins.bsky.social; and MP for St Albans @libdemdaisy.bsky.social

The festival opens its doors in just one week's time! We hope you can join us and we look forward to welcoming you...

The beer festival dray wagon has been out on the road today. No these are not missiles - they are vessels of incredible, spontaneously fermented beer, aged in French oak barrels, from Crossover Blendery... Taste them next week! Head to our website for tickets.

Come and try this great new beer at this month's St Albans Beer & Cider Festival! We open our doors on Wednesday 24th September...

The ultimate beer and cider event is back THIS MONTH at The Alban Arena! Our great value ticket packages are still available but selling fast. Head to our website now to plan your visit and get yours...

Want to bring friends to the festival who aren't as into beer or cider as you are? With an array of beers and ciders, we think we can find something for every taste! But we'll also have a range of MOTH cocktails, alongside gins, and red, white, rose and sparkling wines. We open Wed 24th Sept!

There are just TWO WEEKS until we thrown open the doors of the Alban Arena for the ultimate celebration of beer and cider. We've got something for everyone. A massive selection of drinks, amazing food, epic entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere. Tickets via our website!

🥁 The time has come to reveal our incredible food and snacks line-up for the Festival, later this month. We've got some exciting new partners joining us, alongside festival stalwarts - plus some old favourites who are making a return after a break of a few years...

Did you know...? By getting an advance ticket package for St Albans Beer & Cider Festival, you: 1⃣ save money because drinks and your souvenir glass are thrown in, and 2⃣ get priority entry, even when we're at our busiest...

Just a reminder that while everyone's pawning their jewellery to snap up last minute Pub in the Park tickets this week, St Albans' *original* festival of drinks, food, music, fun and frolics takes place later this month - with some rather more affordable ticket options…

🚨 MASSIVE beer announcement incoming... By special arrangement with Titanic Brewery, we've secured EXCLUSIVE cask versions of their highly prized "Port-Infused Plum Porter Grand Reserve" PLUS their incredible "Amaretto-Infused Cherry Porter Grand Reserve"...

Our TRADE SESSION on our opening afternoon is our way of saying thanks to the publicans and brewers who give the local area such a vibrant real ale and cider scene. If you are employed in the pub, beer or cider industry and would like to attend, please drop an email to [email protected]

Current vibe: Less than four weeks to go until the festival opens!

Cheers! New brew marks 20 years of the Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership. Beer to debut at St Albans Beer & Cider Festival with exclusive cask version! via @stalbanstimes.bsky.social stalbanstimes.co.uk/st-albans/ch...

Congratulations to Tayvis! 👰 We were delighted to welcome a hen party to last year's festival and we're more than ready to host Taylor's if she's up for it. We hear she enjoys a beer, and we're even getting some American stuff in which should be right up her street. Do let her know if you see her!

It's just one month until the ultimate beer and cider celebration arrives at the the Alban Arena, St Albans! Alongside hundreds of beers, ciders and perries, we've got a stunning entertainment line-up each day of the event. Head to our website now to start planning your visit.

Here's our volunteers Emily and Geoff showing off our lovely festival flyers! This Saturday we'll be continuing our distribution of them around St Albans pubs. Fancy joining us? Meet at the Royston Social Club, College Road, St Albans at 11.30am. Everyone's welcome!

Every evening from 7pm at the festival, we'll be playing Music Bingo - '70s on Wednesday, '80s on Thursday, '90s on Friday and 2000s on Saturday It's loads of fun, and we'll be giving away great prizes, including merch from @oakhamales.bsky.social, @timothytaylors.bsky.social, and Ossett Brewery!

🚨Exclusive event at next month's St Albans Beer & Cider Festival... Yorkshire Beer and Pie Matching - with Ossett Brewery and The Crusty Pie Company! For full details and tickets, see: stalbansbf.org.uk/events

🚨Exclusive event at next month's St Albans Beer & Cider Festival... Sour/Wild Beer & Cheese Matching, hosted by @desdemoor.bsky.social and James Grant For full details, see stalbansbf.org.uk/events/sour-...

It’s great place to visit as well. Come in September and experience one of the best beer festivals around, along with everything else the city has has offer!

Exclusive event with @rogerprotz.bsky.social at next month's St Albans Beer & Cider Festival. For full details, see: stalbansbf.org.uk/events/st-al...

Hertfordshire's ultimate beer and cider event is back this September at the Alban Arena. It's the festival for everyone, and great value tickets are available now! For tickets and all the info you need to plan your visit, head to our website now!

Brilliant to see this. We’re also celebrating the history of Ballito with our logo for this year’s festival. Call into the Learning Centre and see the volunteers’ great work in action, if you can!

We are delighted to be one of eight brewers holding dedicated bars at this year's St Albans Beer Festival at the end of September. Will we see you there?

We'll be hosting a record EIGHT dedicated brewery bars at September's St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 😍 And over the past few days we've been revealing them to you 🍻 8️⃣ Today is our final announcement, and it's Wantsum Brewery

We'll be hosting a record EIGHT dedicated brewery bars at September's The 2025 St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 😎 And we're in the process of revealing them to you 🍻 7️⃣ Our penultimate announcement is Hampshire's Triple fff Brewery, a newcomer to the festival who we are very excited to welcome. 👇