The first edition of the International Craft Beer Festival Groningen will take place on the Ossenmarkt on 24 and 25 June. The event organized by Baxbier wants to introduce visitors to the best beers from all over Europe while enjoying live music and delicious food.
Beer festival
The historic Ossenmarkt will therefore be the setting for the sunniest beer festival in the north this weekend. Among other things Brewdog en Tempest from Scotland, H2OL from Spain and Stone Brewing from the United States are present. There is also plenty of attention for local beers and breweries. In total there are more than 65 beers in more than 30 different styles to taste. From Berliner Weisse to IPA, from Blond to Imperial stout, there is something for everyone.
In addition to tastings, there will also be plenty to do, Jeroen Bax assures. “For example, a sloop from the Heerenhuis will shuttle back and forth between the Ossenmarkt and our brewery on the Reitpdiep all weekend for free.” In any case, Bax is really looking forward to it: “We've been working on this for so long, and now it's almost time. We are going to make it a wonderful party full of great encounters and special beers, but let's not take it too seriously.”
Tickets are available in advance via Facebook, the website of Bax beer and via Eventbrite, and if still available at the door.