The grade II listed freehouse usually has seven ciders on tap, from the likes of Gwynt Y Ddraig,
Thistly Cross, Ascension, Oliver's, Ross-on-Wye, Beard + Sabre and Udders Orchard, and even more in bottles.
Beers will be from the likes of Brick Brewery, Renegade, Mondo, Kona, Maule, Beatnikz Republic, Hook Norton Brewery, Four Pure, Rat Brewery,
Thistly Cross Cider, Steam Machine Brew, Little Creatures, Fierce Beer, ABK, Brewdog, Harviestoun Brewery, Five Points, Dig Brew , Lagunitas, Moor Beer, Paper Duck, Pint Shop, Kilder and Porterhouse.
Our food always takes centre stage, and CBR thrive to make their beer also take the crown.'' Craft Beer Rising co-founder Dan Rowntree added: "Having moved to Birmingham three years ago this is the perfect opportunity for us to reach a new audience who appreciate great food, great beer and good music.'' Beers will be from the likes of Brick Brewery, Renegade, Mondo, Kona, Maule, Beatnikz Republic, Hook Norton Brewery, Four Pure, Rat Brewery,
Thistly Cross Cider and Porterhouse.
A trade delegation supported by both Glasgow and Edinburgh Chambers of Commerce was staged on the back of the MoU signing, with companies including
Thistly Cross Cider of East Lothian, Edinburgh-based compostable packaging manufacturer Vegware and Port Glasgow company Kare Orthopaedics among those taking part.
Adding to the impressive selection will be three ciders - visitors from
Thistly Cross Cider Company in Dunbar in Scotland.
Two new brewers to the festival - Wallsend's Two by Two and Whitley Bay Brewing Co - will be joining local favourites such as Bear Claw Brewery,
Thistly Cross Cider and the Tempest Brew Company.
Ciders Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008,
Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.
GLASS HALF FULL Nicola Sturgeon samples a new cider on a visit to
Thistly Cross Cider in Dunbar, East Lothian, where she defended party members against complacency claims
Organised by the Slow Food group and Simon Vickers of The Barrels Alehouse, this year's names will include Heddon-on-the-Wall's Wylam; Born in the Borders from Lanton Village near Jedburgh; Allendale, fresh from its success at the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) Awards 2015 for its Pennine Pale 4% and APA 5.5%;
Thistly Cross Cider Bar from Dunbar; and Tempest Brew Co, with its firm connections to the Tweed and now established at its new base in Kelso.