The festival also features wines and perries, and plenty of entertainment.
Here’s a selection of photographs from in 2012, when Herald photographer Steve Curtis went along to the Winter Garden take pictures of the event.
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41041N (L to R): Paul Bangs, Karen Milton, Anthony Williams, Katie Thompson ENGSUS00120120810144522
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41048N Invited guests take part in a real ale tasting fun competition. ENGSUS00120120810144828
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41049N Invited guests take part in a real ale tasting fun competition. ENGSUS00120120810144839
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41050N Invited guests take part in a real ale tasting fun competition. ENGSUS00120120810144912