#ISBF9 - A Family. Gathering.
“And if it's crowded, all the better
Because we know we're gonna be up late
But if you're worried about the weather
Then you picked the wrong place to stay
That's how it starts… ”
“All My Friends” LCD Soundsystem
As I have stated repeatedly, The Independent Salford Beer Festival is neither fancy nor flash, we make no grandiose claims for this event, it isn't “best” this, “greatest” that.
What it is, is something homegrown, of its place, something that has developed, over time, into something that people love.
Something simple. Tim was the first to refer to it as “Grassroots”. I like that.
The event exists for a single purpose. To raise money for a good cause. Something we believe in.
That “something” is Start Inspiring Minds.
A local charity that does amazing things in the field of mental health. Bringing local people back from a dark place.
This work matters. People matter.
And - more than beer - this event is about people.
People matter.
People like our fabulous sponsors. Until a late couple of additions, everything was sponsored.
No big headline sponsors. That's not us.
Just individuals and small businesses. Places that love this event for what it is. What it represents.
We thank them all.
People matter.
People like the ISBF Family. That lovely band of Sisters & Brothers that come together each year. To make this thing work.
Friends.
People Matter.
People don't come here for flashing lights, gimmicks, street food vendors as far as the eye can see.
That's not who we are.
Simple, restrained, quietly friendly and welcoming to all.
That's who we are.
This event has been built over the last 10 years (!) to be relaxed, comfy, spacious. Everything that we would want in an event.
Music?
We've got Jo & Mike and their Rebellious Jukebox. Requests from 6 on Thursday to 11 on Saturday. Great tunes.
Friday & Saturday Evenings we've got the fabulous George Fell and his mesmerising and beguiling guitar.
To hear is to believe.
Music matters.
Food - Provided in house. Tasty. Wholesome.
Bit like us really.
If everything turns up, you'll have a choice of 85 beers. 62 on keg. 23 on cask. 6 special Ciders and Perry on draught (a range of bottled Ciders too)
As diverse a selection of beer as we could make it.
Table Beers to Big Barley Wines. Through Mixed Fermentation beers, Stouts, Porters.
From straw pale, to darkest blackness.
It's here. For you to enjoy.
A small - but choice - selection of Gins.
A little Wine. Hell, I'll even make you a coffee or tea myself. If you ask nicely….
Want to see the Beer and Cider List? A Bunch of other stuff?
We've got - currently - some tickets left :
Thursday Evening - 3
Friday Evening - 3
Saturday Evening - 4
When they're gone, that’s it. They're gone.
Come and join us. We're friendly. We don't bite.
Look forward to seeing you.
Be kind to one another.
Jim x