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Beer Festival Held in Little Downham

Published: 10:21 AM October 22, 2009    Updated: 11:24 AM November 1, 2020

THE Plough Inn at Little Downham held its first annual Beer Festival in September. Landlord Peter Allan ordered 18 special brews for the festival, including the popular Barley Mead, in response to customer interest. The Festival was very well received and

THE Plough Inn at Little Downham held its first annual Beer Festival in September. Landlord Peter Allan ordered 18 special brews for the festival, including the popular Barley Mead, in response to customer interest. The Festival was very well received and Mr Allan is considering holding another special event this winter.

1689: Plough Inn landlord Peter Allan with the special barrels of beer brought in for the Festival.

Photo: HELEN DRAKE

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