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 E41057N Paul Cooke and Sue Lenahan from Hatfield ENGSUS00120120810145940
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41058N Pep Nicol (L) and Ali and Chris Ball ENGSUS00120120810150017
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41059N Pep Nicol (L) and Ali and Chris Ball ENGSUS00120120810150048
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Eastbourne Beer Festival 2012 Winter Garden October 6th 2012 E41063N ENGSUS00120120810150211
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