Kingscliff Sporting Lodge in Methlick will play host to a brand new beer festival next month, selling quality real ales from next door neighbour Ardo Ales, over the Easter weekend (March 21st-23rd inclusive). Together the two venues hope to launch what will become an annual - or even biannual event - at the growing Methlick venue.
While the Scottish ales organised by Ardo will no doubt take centre stage for the serious beer buffs, a programme of live music is also planned, as well as indoor entertainment for the children, featuring bouncy castles, a climbing wall and more, as well as Easter egg hunts in the grounds.
The event will open on Easter Friday at 4pm with featured beers from local brewery Brewdog of Fraserburgh, champion brewers Harvieston, Fyne Ales, Strathaven, Stewart and Valhalla.
Speaking about the event, local CAMRA representative Richard Jones said: ‘I am delighted to see the commitment by a local supplier and an Aberdeenshire pub to the promotion of real ale. This will add considerable support to our aim of promoting micro breweries and their beers in the North East of Scotland.’
Ardo and Kingscliff also have a history of working together at outside events, like The Portsoy Boat Festival, where Ardo takes the beers and Kingscliff offers the activities.
Kingscliff owner Chris Harry Thomas says: ‘We have always tried to feature quality Scottish food in our pub – as well as quality Scottish beers. We are accredited by Eat Scotland and feature in the Good Beer Guide. This festival will hopefully be a great step forward for us, particularly as we will be launching a new restaurant and accommodation here later in the year.’
If you are interested in playing live at the event please call Louisa Harry Thomas on (01651) 806375. The final programme of events will appear on the website www.kingscliff.co.uk nearer the time. Minibus transport will also be available by arrangement for groups.
