This year’s Bandstand Beer Festival took place 19 – 23 March 2010. We dispensed 50 Scottish and English Real Ale Casks in the Bar and garden Marquee.
The Festival was attended by enthusiasts from all over the UK. Everyone enjoyed the choice of ales, making new friends and listening to live music in the sunny garden.
We’d like to thank Susan Walker and friends who played their fiddles for us, the Nairn Young Peoples Group “Inspire” who entertained customers with their enthusiastic percussion playing and Andy, Stuart and Roy, and “Lockstock” the two lively groups who entertained us late into the night. A special thank you to the Isle of Skye brewers for holding a talk and tasting session for visitors.
We’re delighted to announce that we raised £867.00 for the charity “CashforKids” which helps local under-privileged children. A big thank you to all our suppliers who donated items for our charity stall and raffle and to our customers for their generous donations. (A list of raffle prize winners is available by contacting the hotel).
The ale voted as “Favourite Ale of the Festival” this year was Rudgate Ruby Mild. The Mystery Ale was Plockton brewery’s Plockton Bay 4.6% ABV. No-one guessed the Mystery Ale. Better luck next year!
Thank you to CAMRA for presenting our CAMRA Inverness & District South Pub of the Year 2010 award.
If you missed this year’s festival, then watch out for information on next year’s festival which will take place in March 2011. We hope to see you there.
Gordon and Morag Holding
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Braeval Hotel voted a CAMRA Pub of the Year 2009 & 2010.
We are in the Good Beer Guide 2009 & 2010 and hold Cask Marque for the quality and range of our Real Ales.
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