From light ales to stout, there was something for everyone at Portsea Island Beer Festival

Hundreds of beer lovers descended on Groundlings Theatre for the annual festival.
Peter Beech, Jennifer Beech, Philip Talbot and Ian Withall 
enjoy a drop of ale          Picture by Malcolm Wells (171013-5428)Peter Beech, Jennifer Beech, Philip Talbot and Ian Withall 
enjoy a drop of ale          Picture by Malcolm Wells (171013-5428)
Peter Beech, Jennifer Beech, Philip Talbot and Ian Withall enjoy a drop of ale Picture by Malcolm Wells (171013-5428)

Now in its seventh year, visitors came from far and wide to sample some of the 50 varieties of cider and ale.

Organiser Malcolm Irving was praised by punters who said they were spoilt for choice.

The event raised money for the Rainbow Centre, in Fareham, Motiv8 and the Rowans Hospice.

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