Exeter Brewery Brings Devon's Finest Ales to Sidmouth Folk Festival

Thousands of music lovers heading to the Sidmouth Folk Festival this week will once again be able to enjoy some of Devon's finest beers as Exeter Brewery returns as the festival's Main Beer Sponsor for a fifth consecutive year.

The award-winning independent brewery will be serving its range of Devon brewed ales including organic Avocet, Ferryman, Fraidnot, Darkness and EX4 Westcountry IPA. The popular organic IPL (It's Proper Lager) at all the festival's main venues, including The Bulverton, Blackmore Gardens and Ham Bar.  

Its new Darkness Low 0.5% super smooth stout will also be available.

Running from 31st July to 7th August, the 72nd Sidmouth Folk Festival transforms the seaside town into one of the world's leading celebrations of folk music, dance and song, attracting thousands of performers and visitors for eight days of concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, street performances and family entertainment.

Alan Collyer, Managing Director of Exeter Brewery said: “We are incredibly proud to be the Main Beer Sponsor of the Sidmouth Folk Festival for the fifth year running.

“It has become one of the highlights of our calendar and we're delighted to be back supporting such a fantastic event.

"Sidmouth is a wonderful celebration of music, dance and community, and we're looking forward to serving our Devon brewed ales throughout the week.

“Whether you're enjoying a gig at The Bulverton, watching performances around the town or relaxing on the seafront, there's nothing better than a locally brewed pint in your hand.

“Our organic IPL, It's Proper Lager, is always a popular choice during the summer, while our award-winning ales will be available across the festival bars and in many of Sidmouth's pubs,” he added.

Now in its 72nd year, the Sidmouth Folk Festival has been bringing together artists and audiences from across the UK and around the world since 1955.

Alongside hundreds of performances, visitors can enjoy more than 250 workshops, a free children's festival, dancing in the streets and an atmosphere that makes Sidmouth one of the highlights of the summer festival season.

For Exeter Brewery, the partnership reflects its long-standing commitment to supporting major events across Devon while championing independent brewing and locally produced beer.

·        For more information about the Sidmouth Folk Festival visit www.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk.

·        For more information about Exeter Brewery visit www.exeterbrewery.co.uk.