Huddersfield Oktoberfest 2009 Beers of the Festival

Here are the results of the Beer of the Festival Competition held at Huddersfield Oktoberfest 2009.

Overall Beer of the Festival:  Scarlet Pimpernel 4.4% abv, Mallinsons Brewing Co., Lindley , Huddersfield

Mild of the Festival:  Tamarin Mild 3.6% abv, Brass Monkey Brewery, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax

Best Bitter of Festival:  Scarlet Pimpernel 4.4% abv, Mallinsons Brewing Co., Lindley, Huddersfield

Strong Ale of the Festival:  1845 6.3% abv, Fullers, London

Porter of the Festival:  Guthlacs Porter 5.0% abv, Golcar Brewery, Golcar, Huddersfield

Stout of the Festival:  Oatmeal Stout 4.3% abv, Mallinsons Brewing Co., Lindley, Huddersfield

Runner Up:  Shot in the Dark 8.0% abv, Elland Brewery, Elland, Halifax

Speciality Beer of the Festival:  Marble Ginger 4.5% abv, Marble Brewery, Manchester

Summer Pub of the Season Presentation at Wills O’ Nats, Blackmoorfoot

The Summer Pub of the Season Presentation will be at the Wills O’ Nats, Blackmoorfoot HD9 5PS (map) at 8pm on Mon 26th Oct.

Catch the 19:15 182 bus from Huddersfield Bus Station & then walk/lift from Blackmoorfoot Turning Circle.

On the return, we will walk/lift to Blackmoorfoot Turning Circle & catch the 22:18 182 bus back to Huddersfield Bus Station

We hope to see you there.

Huddersfield Oktoberfest Beer & Cider Festival 2009

The Huddersfield Oktoberfest Beer & Cider Festival 2009 will be taking place at the Sikh Leisure Centre, Springwood, Huddersfield, HD1 2NX (map).

  • Thu 1st October 6:00pm – 10:30pm (not 6:30pm as previously advertised)
  • Fri 2nd October 12 noon – 11pm
  • Sat 3rd October 11am – 11pm
  • Over 80 real ales from local, regional & new micro-breweries
  • Cider bar featuring rare ciders & perries
  • Breweriana & products stall
  • Refundable festival glass with 1/3rd pint measure
  • Seating & hot food available

The Oktoberfest 2009 Beer List is now available.

The Huddersfield & District Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale