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New cider festival to launch in Bristol
First it was cider, then it was beer. Now it could be cider again.
Following nothing short of a craft beer revolution in Bristol, a new artisanal cider festival has now been launched to keep up with growing demand.
In what could be a sign of the times, Craft Beer Rising, a sell-out beer festival, is laying on its first cider event in the city this summer.
Cider House Rising will showcase over 200 artisanal ciders from more than 40 producers at the Trinity Centre on July 24 and 25.
There will be two days of cider drinking and tasting over three sessions at the festival which will also include street food and live music.
Confirmed to play already is Prince Fatty & MC Horseman, the legendary Don Letts, Portishead sample digger Andy Smith, DJ Format and Boca 45, with more to be announced.
Daniel Rowntree, co-founder of Craft Beer Rising, said: “Our Craft Beer Rising festival and now Cider House Rising exist for one simple reason – to bring great beer and cider to the masses.
“We’ve always had cider represented at our Craft Beer Rising events and believe that given the growth and increased interest in the cider market, it’s time that cider was given a more prominent position in our festival. Launching it in the West Country was a no-brainer.”
Tickets are available from www.craftbeerrising.co.uk for £12 per session and include a Craft Cider Rising glass and a festival programme.
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