THE THIRD annual Winchester Beer Festival took place at the Guildhall over the weekend.

The sold-out bonanza boasted local food, live music and tutored tastings in addition to over 100 beers and ciders.

Punters were schooled in how to correctly taste a beer by award-winning author and beer blogger Pete Brown.

The festival returned to the Guildhall in 2011 after a 28 year absence.