Poole Beer Festival 2026 – Beer & Cider of the Festival Results 🍻
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the 27th Poole Beer Festival, and an extra cheers to everyone who took the time to vote for their favourite pint of the weekend!
The votes have been counted and we’re delighted to announce this year’s winners:
🥇 1st Place – Beer of the Festival: The Beacon Hotel / Sarah Hughes – Ruby Mild
🥈 2nd Place: Sandbanks Brewery – Back in Black
🥉 3rd Place: North Riding Hotel – Irish Coffee Porter
4️⃣ 4th Place: Gan Yam Brew Co. – TAR
5️⃣ 5th Place: The Barking Cat Brewing Company – Cataclysm
🍏 Cider of the Festival: Farmer Jim’s – Apple Red
Huge congratulations to all our winning brewers and cidermakers, and thank you to every brewery and volunteer who helped make this year’s festival one to remember. Here’s to 2027! 🍻
