Holy Trinity church to host Hull's real ale festival
HOLY Trinity church is the new venue for Hull's Real Ale and Cider Festival.
The 700-year-old church will host the three-day event in April.
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Cheers to a new venture: Reverend Dr Neal Barnes enjoys a pint with Reverend Matt Woodcock at Hull's Holy Trinity church.
Traditionally, the festival has been held in September at Hull City Hall.
But the Hull branch of Camra, which is behind the festival, says the cooler Old Town venue will be more beneficial for storing and serving the range of ales and ciders.
Organiser Stewart Campbell said: “We were delighted to be invited by Holy Trinity Church to hold the festival.
“Our difficulties with the lack of ventilation in the Mortimer Suite of Hull City Hall are well documented and, while we value our long-term friendship with the council, the opportunity to move to a cooler venue was too beneficial to pass up.”
Revered Dr Neal Barnes, the vicar of Holy Trinity, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting the Hull Real Ale And Cider Festival.
“I’m sure those attending will find it a magnificent setting.
“I’m partial to a glass of real ale myself, so I’m looking forward to sampling some of the expertly crafted beers.”
The festival will be staged in the east end of the church, away from the main worship areas.
Any parishioners wishing to visit the church to pray, or have a quite moment to themselves, will still have access to the west end, and the festival will not have any effect on the normal Sunday worship pattern at the church.
There will be a choice of 60 real ales and more than 20 real ciders and perries.
In a nod to their new hosts, festival organisers anticipate some of the ale and cider names may have church themes.
Mr Campbell said: “I’m sure the committee will take the venue into consideration when choosing the beers for the festival and names with an ecclesiastical theme may well feature highly.”
The festival will take place on Thursday, April 19, from noon to 11pm, on April 20 from noon to 5.30pm and 6.30pm to 11pm and on April 21 from noon to 11pm.
Tickets will be available from March 1.
Admission costs £3.50 after 6pm on Thursday and £4 after 6.30pm on the Friday.
Entry is free at all other times and to Camra members.
8 Comments
by PerryFaz
Thursday, January 12 2012, 3:47AM
“Or even "the blood of christ"!”
by PerryFaz
Thursday, January 12 2012, 3:46AM
“Just as long as they don't mutter "the body of Christ" as they hand me my pint....”
by JonnoEvolved
Wednesday, January 11 2012, 3:40PM
“Nice beers in nice surroundings, it's a win win situation i reckon.”
by newlanddave
Wednesday, January 11 2012, 3:08PM
“Brilliant!
Churches need to bring new revenue streams in order to survive at the moment. We went to see a band play at Manchester Cathedral, it was amazing. Anything churches can do to get people in and bring in much needed funds must be applauded. Well done on being so forward thinking at the church!”
by gassetta
Wednesday, January 11 2012, 11:08AM
“great can tell our lass if off to chuch and not lie”
by IHeartBeV
Wednesday, January 11 2012, 11:01AM
“Most breweries began in monasteries so this is great!”
by David_Nivea
Wednesday, January 11 2012, 10:34AM
“Good idea.
The 'atmosphere' has been rather lunar at the City Hall and the college place near North Bridge.”
by KingArtie
Wednesday, January 11 2012, 9:26AM
“Holding the real ale festival at Holy Trinity will be brilliant and could take the event to a new level. The atmosphere will be amazing! Perhaps the church staff could follow the example of Trappist monks on the continent and make their own powerful beer!”