Winter Ales Fayre 2002
Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th November 2002
Dudley Town Hall
This year, the 17th Winter Ales Fayre, moved to the Town Hall. To herald our arrival at the new venue, our logo this year was the Dudley Coat of Arms.
We had over 2,000 drinkers over the 3 days.
There were 64 traditional Real Ales to choose from, both old and
new favourites, alongside the higher gravity winter seasonal beers, plus
a modest range of cider and wine. From Friday evening our range of draught
beer was enhanced by the addition of 40 different Bavarian bottled
beers.
On Thursday evening, we again hosted the ‘West Midland Champion Beer of the Year’ competition. Our panel of judges tasted the winners of the 6 beer categories from the West Midland Breweries, chosen earlier this year at other CAMRA Beer Festivals.
As usual, there was traditional food and Live Entertainment at every session.
This year’s ‘official opening’ was performed by The Worshipful the Mayor of Dudley MBC, Councillor Mrs Margaret Wilson.
There is a 'Thankyou trip' for staff who volunteered to help at the festival,
to Bristol on Sat 1st February (names to Steve
Amos ASAP please)
Beer of the Festival
1st- Kelham Island Grande Pale 6.6% from Sheffield,
2nd - Oakham JHB 3.8% from Peterborough
3rd - Burton Bridge Thomas Sykes' 10% from Burton on Trent.
Charity Collection
This raised £579, thanks to everyone who contributed
