The hunt is on to discover the finest beer and pub grub Chester has to offer.
More than 100 ale lovers have been voting since before Christmas for their favourite brew in the city, and the lucky winner will be revealed at the Chester Beer Awards at Kash Taprooms on Saturday, January 30.
An impartial panel of experts, made up of local beer bloggers, beer club hosts and beer festival organisers will judge categories including Best Pub, Best Pub Grub, Best Local Brewery, Best Local Beer and Best Bartender.
Nominees include The Marlborough Arms, Telfords, The Brewery Tap, Bear and Billet, the Cross Keys and the Spitting Feathers brewery to name just a few.
Celebrating all things ale
Andy Tabberer from Kash said: “This is arguably the best thing that’s happened to Chester since the Romans popped over and pitched up a little fence.
“We’re celebrating the local unsung heroes of all things ale, and the awards are a true People’s Choice event. We asked the locals to nominate their favourites in seven categories so only nominated pubs and breweries stood a chance of securing the coveted top spot."
Katja Knox from Chester Beer Blog added: “It’s fantastic to see all the positive energy these awards are bringing to the local community.
Time to celebrate local breweries and beers
“We wanted to bring recognition and appreciation to not only the numerous great pubs and bars of Chester, but also those who work there and make our visits so special. And we wanted to celebrate the great local breweries and the fantastic beers they produce.
“All in all, the awards are a way for the locals to really shout about their favourites and the establishments to get to meet the people who love them and also keep them in business."
The full list of nominees can be found here.
