Thousands of people have used the festivals – including in Portsmouth, Fareham and Portchester – to test out some new tipples and catch up with friends.
The News regularly sends photographers and reporters to cover these popular festivals, and we have a look back through the archive to find some of our favourite photos.
Are you pictured in our gallery? The photos were taken between 2004 and 2018.
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Portsea Island Beer festival 2015, Groundlings theatre, Southsea. Keith Cosslett. Mike Cheater, Ian Withall, Philip Talbot, Geoff Thorpe and Mark lreland. Picture: Allan Hutchings 151550-122 Photo: The News archive
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Portsea Island Beer festival 2015, Groundlings theatre, Southsea. Andy Higgins. Bud Messenger and Mark Hunt. Picture: Allan Hutchings 151550-136 Photo: The News archive
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Mike Betts (45) and Dave Martin (44) orgainsers of the Wickham Beer Festival 2010. Enjoying a pint outside the community centre. Picture: Sarah Standing (102856-54) Photo: The News archive
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Pompey 2008 Beer Festival brought hundreds of ale enthusiasts to Portsmouth Guildhall for this popular annual event. Picture: Michael Scaddan 083494-0057 Photo: The News archive