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Brewers hail return of church beer festival

Steve Aitcheson A man and a woman wave and smile as they stand behind a stall at a beer festival in front of a Union flag with a picture of Queen Elizabeth II. He wears glasses, a red shirt and an apron stands. She wears a black gillet and red scarf. Their still includes beer pumps and labels.Steve Aitcheson
Steve and Avril Aitcheson will be bringing beers from Aitcheson's brewery to the festival

A beer festival is to return to a city church for a fifth year.

The event, which will feature 11 independent breweries, will take place at Hull Minister from 8 to 10 May.

Steve Aitcheson, who runs a brewery in Wawne, East Yorkshire, will be attending for the fourth time with his wife Avril.

He said the atmosphere was "brilliant" and the festival helped to "create a community" by bringing brewers and customers together.

Hull Minster A man pulls a pint behind a stall at a beer festival, with a second pint resting. He wears a red shirt and cream apron. He is watched by a woman with red hair, whose face is hidden behind the beer pump.Hull Minster
Brewers say the event allows them to get to know their customers

"We're looking forward to being in a iconic building," she added. "The staff are brilliant."

Lucy Meer, from Hull Minster, said staging the event – which is part of the church's 600th anniversary celebrations – was a "community effort" involving staff and volunteers.

The festival will also showcase local music and food.

"This is our way of supporting local businesses and also bringing people in to the minster," she added.

The event was first staged in 2021 following the cancellation of a previous festival due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tickets can be purchased on the minster's website.

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