Organisers at one of the city’s biggest beer festivals are already planning next year’s event following a packed out Derby Beer Con event over the weekend.
Derby Beer Con which is in its sixth year, ran on Friday September 15, and Saturday September 16, 2023.
It showcased 89 beers from breweries including Little Brewing Company from Derby, Bang The Elephant Brewery and Pentrich Brewery from Derbyshire, Black Iris Brewery, Liquid Light Brewery and Neon Raptor Brewery all from Nottingham plus more from across the UK.
The event was also a celebration of brewers from Europe who offered 44 beers to the festival’s discerning beer fans.
Spirits were soaring and rightly so after a number of beers were launched to make the event even more special.
Truckasaurus by the Ripley based Pentrich Brewery went down a storm, with people appreciating the hoppy IPA with tropical fruit notes and a hint of fragrant lime.
Flying the flag for Europe were Ārpus Brewing whose Cognac BA imperial stout felt celebratory with its Hennessy finish.
Here are 17 photos of brewers, beer fans and food from last weekend.
5. Staggeringly Good Brewery from Portsmouth at Derby Beer Con 2023
This brewery were showcasing Reptile Dysfunction, a fruity IPA with hints of passionfruit, mango and a whisper of habanero. | Ria Ghei Photo: Ria Ghei
6. Dinosaur head at Staggeringly Good Brewery’s beer stand at Derby Beer Con 2023
Brewers sure know how to have fun - this giant dinosaur head was a real talking point at the beer festival. | Ria Ghei Photo: Ria Ghei
7. There are many ways to enjoy beer, as is shown here with beer topped with cream
Eton Mess beer can be a fun way to try beer, have you tried this yet? This drink is a colourful confection from Little Brewing Company who uses a base of strawberry pale ale. | Ria Ghei Photo: Ria Ghei
8. Pet parents who are also beer fans enjoy a day with their pooch at Derby Beer Con 2023
The event was enjoyed by a wide variety of people, from large groups of friends hanging out, to couples with their four-legged furry friends. | Ria Ghei Photo: Ria Ghei