A MAN of Steel ale brewed in honour of the late Steve Prescott will be among the highlights for drinkers when St Helens Town Hall stages a beer festival this weekend (November 27 and 28).

This will be the first time the iconic civic building has housed a beer festival.

It will take place in the building's assembly room, which will have a seated area and live music acts as well as 50 beers and ciders on offer.

The 'Man of Steel' beer has been developed by local brewer George Wright.

Paul Griffiths, of Zoo Bar, is organising the festival in partnership with the Steve Prescott Foundation.

He believes the town hall is the ideal location for a beer festival, being centrally located and known by residents.

The festival will include 40 beers and 10 ciders, including a beer from the Isle of Man and a mango cider. Bottled beers, prosecco and hot food will also be available

Paul said: "Usually at festivals the beers are taken from barrels using taps - but this is going to have the barrels under the bar with proper hand pumps."

Live musical acts will include Splintered Ukes, an eight-piece ukelele outfit which plays modern pop songs, St Helens blues duo Swampstompers and a jazz trio.

The festival opens between 6 and 11pm on Friday and from noon to 11pm on Saturday, with tickets – including entry, a free glass and programme – available on the door for £5.