Birmingham Beer Festival 2011 End Oct





Brum XI Beer Fest
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Thurs Oct 27th - 29th

The festival will be open between 11am and 11pm.
CAMRA Members get £2 back in tokens to spend at the festival.
Refundable souvenir glasses are £2.50

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