Dream Festival debut for George’s special brew (From St Helens Star)

Dream Festival debut for George’s special brew

1:23pm Wednesday 30th September 2009

ST HELENS' new landmark sculpture Dream has captured the imagination of townsfolk and art lovers around the world... and now a new ale inspired by the iconic figure is set to make its frothy debut this week at the town’s beer festival.

Real ale fans at the St Helens CAMRA Beer, Cider and Pie Festival this week (October 1-3) are in for a real treat with the launch of Dream, a hop flavoured real ale brewed by Keith Wright, owner of the George Wright Brewery in Rainford.

George believes the ale is one of the best he’s ever made and will be a future award-winner.

“I’m really proud of St Helens and we created a new beer that was something different, we decided to call it Dream in celebration of the fantastic artwork and the way it has captured the imagination of people from St Helens and across the world!”

In the unique setting of the North West Museum of Road Transport, the festival will bring together more than 50 real ales, ciders and perries.

Following on from the tremendous success of last year’s event, the Festival has been expanded to include a wider range of drinks and local foods. The three-day event from October 1 - 3 is also adding to the Be Local Buy local campaign providing a taste of local foods with bakers from across the Borough offering their pies and produce for sale as well as produce from across the region.

Organiser Tony Biggs, Chairman of the St Helens sub branch of CAMRA and Festival organiser, says: “We are pleased to premiere the launch of the new Dream ale at the Festival. We are sure it will generate a lot of interest from real ale devotees and will be a fabulous way to celebrate our landmark sculpture in the Borough.”

Dazzling entertainment is also on the menu with performances from Hoochie Coochie Man and The Lazy River Jazz Band.

The event will also be raising money for two good causes, Breast Cancer Awareness and the St Helens Mayor’s Appeal.

Opening times are:

Thursday 1st October - 6.00pm - 11.00pm

Friday 2nd October - 12 noon - 4.00pm & 6.00pm 11.00pm

Saturday 3rd October - 12 noon - 4.00pm & 6.00pm - 11.00pm

Admission is strictly limited to over-18s and under-21s are advised to take ID along. Entry will cost £5 with concessions available for CAMRA members.

• For more information about the St.Helens Beer, Cider and Pie Festival, please visit sthelensbeerfest.co.uk and for further information about events in St.Helens please visit visitsthelens.com