A CELEBRATION of the vibrant range of beers served in Oxford will be held during the first week of May.

The first ever Oxford Beer Week will see an enormous variety of brews from across the county made available in pubs throughout the city.

A collaboration between breweries in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, its aim is to toast the choice of quality beers made in the area and give people the chance to try something new.

Hook Norton Brewery is one of 12 taking part, all of which are members of the Oxford Brewers’ Alliance.

Its managing director, James Clarke, said: “Having spent last Mayday enjoying the delights of several pubs around the city, it became clear there was an opportunity to celebrate the great diversity of beer brewed in and around the city and county.

“This is the first event under the Oxford Brewers’ Alliance banner. Oxford is a fantastic city, with a diverse and exciting beer scene, and we hope lots of people, both locals and visitors, will enjoy a week of beer celebrations.”

Others taking part include Wychwood Brewery in Witney, Loose Cannon Brewery in Abingdon, LAM Brewing in Kennington and Church Hanbrewery in Witney

Christian Gyuricza, from Church Hanbrewery, said: “We’re very proud to take part in the Oxford Beer Week.

“This is a great event for Oxford citizens, tourists and beer enthusiasts to experience the prolific range of different local beers available in Oxfordshire.”

LAM Brewing’s Kurt Moxley added: “We are so excited to be involved in providing craft beers in this showcase of the best of Oxfordshire’s beer. Good old crafty Oxford.”

The week will run from May 1 to 6.

Oxford Brewer’s Alliance is an informal group of independent breweries based in and around the city.

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