The Campaign for Real Ale's first annual Isle of Man beer festival is set to get under way this week.
It will take place in the Freemason's Hall in Douglas from Thursday to Sunday and features 60 ales as well as ciders and fruit wines.
The theme is “The Seven Kingdoms of Mann” with beers coming from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales as well as local brews.
More details can be found at iombeerfestival.com
Alan Cooper is a member of the organising committee and says they're hoping it'll have more than just local appeal:
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