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 E41051N The Major of Eastbourne Cllr Mike Thompson takes part in a real ale tasting fun competition. ENGSUS00120120810144923
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41053N The Major of Eastbourne Cllr Mike Thompson takes part in a real ale tasting fun competition. ENGSUS00120120810144947
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41054N ENGSUS00120120810144958
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41056N Richard Cooke and Sue Lenahan from Hatfield ENGSUS00120120810145922