After the outstanding successes of 2009 & 2010 FirkinFest Grayshott Beer Festival returned in 2011,

FirkinFest III, was another outstanding success and attracted over four hundred festival goers who came to enjoy the many treats on offer.

Beats Working on FirkinFriday night were superb and their rendition of Focus's 'Hocus Pocus' was amazing. As Tim Benson (Lead Guitar) mentioned on Facebook he's not had the pleasure of hearing Thom (Bass and Lead Vocalist) 'yodelling' before.

Binky's Dixie Demons, accompanied by Mike Deighan, were as excellent as ever offering a wonderfully relaxing afternoon of FirkinJazz for the audience.

Rhapsody were brilliant, 'Is this the Real Queen' is a fitting description of their performance. 'Freddy' was back and gave the FirkinFinale crowd an amazing performance along with the rest of the band.

The beers and ciders were all in great condition and very much enjoyed by all who attended – along with the FirkinCommittee!!

The Smoke Shack's BBQ offering went down a treat with all, and much needed.

A big thank you to Grayshott Village Hall for supporting the event, our main sponsor The Fox and Pelican all the local businesses who supported us as FirkinSponsors, our box office Grayshott Books, all our volunteers and everyone who brought a ticket and enjoyed one or more of the sessions.

We hope you are able to join us at FirkinFest IV which will be on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th October 2012, make a note in your diary now so as not to miss it.

Beerelzebub!

The FirkinCommittee

Peter Hatch, David Phillips, Tony Legat, Graham Pullen

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In case you are still wondering what a Firkin is, it's a nine gallon cask traditionally used to transport ale and cider and the inspiration behind Grayshott's FirkinFest.