Big Oxford Beer Bash

22/05/2023

What an event we have had over the weekend with great weather, people, beer, food and spirits on offer.

Thankyou to everyone who attended the event and to the breweries, Street food traders, musicians and most of all our hosts The Oxford Artisan Distillery .

Please feel free to share your pictures and videos of you attending the event if you wish.

We may even use your images and videos in the build up to the event in 2024.

We would also like to thank our committee members for organising the event again and making it a huge success. James Clarke Anneli Baxter XT Russ & Christian Aldridge .

Last of all we would like thank our headline sponsors for the event which have supported us from the very start NFU Witney.

https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/agent-offices/witney/?utm_source=gbl&utm_medium=organic

20/05/2023

Our last announcement for the event and it is our final music act for the Big Oxford Beer Bash 2023.

We are pleased to welcome Fondue!!

They will be taking you back in time to the 80'S when Magnum PI ruled our TV screens.

Only yuppies had mobile phones, and pop music was more polished than Pete Waterman's forehead.

You are in for an experience so why not come along to listen to some classic total 80's cheese

You can only purchase tickets on the gate now and can pay by either cash or card.

We will see you today at 12pm onwards until 8pm in the sunshine.

20/05/2023

The day is upon us, and we are ready to announce our 12th brewery for the event.

Our 12th brewery will be the Oxford Brewery.

Since its inception in 2009, Oxford Brewery (previously Shotover Brewery) has been family run and based in Horspath, Oxford. The brewery has achieved an enviable reputation for brewing an award-winning range of traditional and modern cask and keg beers. The brewery also has a lovely taproom and snug with indoor and outdoor seating. Open Thursday to Saturday. Check the web for details of all our events.

You can still purchase tickets on the below link or you can purchase tickets on the gate.

We are accepting cash and card payments.

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash/836858?

19/05/2023

We are now at the day of the event and ready to announce our third music act of the event.

We are pleased to announce Lawrence Williams:

I am "Laurence" due to performing live music around 3:15 on Saturday.

I am a singer and multi instrumentalist (Piano/Guitar/Bass & Drums) from Abingdon. For live performance purposes, I will be limiting to just Vocals/Keyboards and Guitar but perform alongside my specially created backings with myself on drums and bass, creating a "one man band" sound.

As a performer, I am also involved in a variety of music projects, including local original band "Port In A Storm," who first met attending Cheney School right next to the festival. I have performed all over the UK and abroad, and my own songs, including "Dance Your Stress Away," a song written during lockdown in 2020, have been streamed in many different countries across the globe.

Musically, I try to be very diverse, performing songs from as far back as Motown all the way through to the present day. I also work on various themed shows, including the popular "Synthecity Back To The 80's Show," which has been featured on the BBC.

With our third announcement and we are at the day of the event why not book tickets on the attached link to save time.

Alternatively you can pay at the gate either with cash or card payment.

We will look forward to see you for a great event in the sunshine over looking south park.

Come on you know you do not want to miss out on this event.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

19/05/2023

Just one more sleep to beer....

Yes - Tickets can be bought on the gate from 12:00 on Saturday

Yes - Dogs are very welcome but must be sober and on leads

Yes - Kids can come too, but sorry no beer for them

Yes - we do have several Gluten free beers and foods options available

Yes - Cash and Cards accepted

See you all from 12:00 ......

19/05/2023

We are now ready to announce our second music act.

Please welcome Abi Powell:

Abi Powell is a musician from Bracknell, and she plays a variety of covers from Amy Winehouse, to The Beatles and everything in between. She has been compared to the likes of Alanis Morrisette and Janis Joplin. Check out her page at: www.facebook.com/abipowellmusic

The weather is looking to be sunny all day so if you are free tomorrow coming along to the Big Oxford Beer Bash.

You can purchase your tickets on the following links below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

19/05/2023

Now we move to the music for the event as we are only 1 day out from the event.

Our first act to announce is Steph Willis

Steph Willis is an engaging and versatile musician. Having played for weddings, pubs, corporate, festivals, Steph's setlist has all the singalongand dancing songs you'd expect. A popular and engaging performer, singing classics, everyone will know.

Why not follow the links below to see what we have in store for you.

www.Facebook.com/stephwillisuk

www.YouTube.com/stephwillisuk



Steph Willis

open.spotify.com

You can buy your tickets to the event on the following links:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

Big OXFORD Beer Bash
May 20th 2023 at Oxford Artisan Distilliery
http://www.oxfordbrewers.org

18/05/2023

We are ready to announce our third street food trader who are well known for the restaurant in the oxford covered market and takeaway pizza's from the site on the New Yatt business Centre.

Last year was the first year they attended our event and they were so popular we invited them back again.

Please welcome Sartorelli's Pizza.

Partnered with Church Hanbrewery, Sartorelli's opened in April 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 lock-down restrictions.

It was started by Christian and Magnus to help the surrounding community by providing a service during a bleak time when treats would otherwise be scarce. Working quickly, we set up in one week and orders came flying in. Locals were thrilled to have this fresh new bite right on their doorstep and better yet; we deliver beer too!

We are now in two locations – in Church Hanbrewery in New Yatt and in the Covered Market in Oxford.

With only two days to go to the event, we recommend to buy your tickets in advance of the event.

The tickets links are shown below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

18/05/2023

We are now ready to announce our second street food trader for the event.

This is the second year they have attended the event and proved very popular last year so we invited them back again.

Our second street food trader is Gyro World.

They will be bringing the true taste of Greek food to you at the event and perfect to pair with beer or the selection of spirits and soft drinks on offer at the event.

Make sure you come along and say hello to Elton and his team and try the variety of food on offer.

The links to tickets are below so why not buy today as we are only 2 days away from the main event.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

17/05/2023

We are now ready to announce our first Street food trader for the event.

They have been working with us since our very first event and produce an eclectic blend of Vegan and Vegetarian street food.

This has led them into working at a number of brewery taprooms across Oxfordshire.

Which means you have probably tried the selection of food they have on offer.

Our first street food trader will be Feast Queens.

Feast Queens are back for 2023. Our food is all homemade with love and they are all about freshness, flavour and feasting. We are wild about flavours from around the globe and love to jam pack herbs and spices into our colourful veggie creations. Our menus are unique and bespoke to each feast event and you are best to go for the ‘have it all’ option, so you get to taste everything that’s on offer! Feast Queens look forward to feasting with you at the BOBB 2023! ‘

The sun will be out for the event for the whole day so why delay and purchase your tickets today.

You can purchase your tickets on the below links:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

16/05/2023

We are moving away from the remaining two breweries attending the event and focusing our attention on our hosts.

They have an amazing location, great people working for the distillery, and produce some outstanding award winning spirits.

Please welcome our hosts, The Oxford Artisan Distillery.

The founding principle of The Oxford Artisan Distillery is that kind, thoughtful farming methods regenerate the land and encourage biodiversity. Why not join us on a tour to discover what makes heritage grain spirits special and follow every step of the journey from seed to still - and into the bottle.

https://www.theoxfordartisandistillery.com/shop

If beer is not for you, then why not try the variety of Vodka, Gin, and Rye Whiskey they will have on offer.

You can purchase your tickets on the links below and we will look forward to welcoming you all on Saturday for BOBB 2023.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

15/05/2023

The posts for the event will be coming thick and fast this week with so much to announce between now and Saturday.

We are now ready to announce our 11th brewery which will be attending the event.

First attendance to our event so please welcome BMAN brewery

BMAN is an independent brewery South Oxford, and was founded by Alex Beryman in 2021.

The BMAN brewery attitude is to keep it simple,keep it interesting, and make it taste nice

Made locally and on a small artisanal scale BMAN makes three delicious styles of craft beer.

Bezzamanjaro:

Mountain ipa:

HITS a balance between West Coast, ipa bitterness, and New England juiciness

Bezzzamjaro uses centennial, Amarillo and Azacca Hops.

Wheat Wizard:

Conjuring heady hops and fruity notes in complete alchemical harmony.

Wheat wizard uses centennial and citra hops.

Bitter buoy:

West Coast IPA:

Goes all in on fruity hop bitterness.

Bitterness Bouy uses columbis, Azacca and El Dorado hops.

https://www.bmanbrewery.co.uk/

The weather is looking perfect for BOBB 2023 so don't delay and get your tickets today

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

13/05/2023

7 days to go before the big event taking place at the Oxford Artisan Distillery .

If you have been to the event in previous years, you know you are in a for a really good event.

To everyone else, what are you waiting for? Get your tickets this weekend YOU will not regret it.

We have 13 breweries, each pouring at least 3 beers each, Gin, vodka, and rye whiskey at the home of The distillery, 4 Street food traders, and live music throughout the event.

The links for tickets are shown below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/tag/oxford-brewers-alliance/

10/05/2023

We are now ready to announce our 10th brewery for the Big Oxford Beer Bash 2023.

They have a great reputation for producing some quality beers and varied in styles.

Our 10th brewery will be Little Ox Brew Co located in Freeland on the outskirts of Witney.

A passion for great beer and a wish to share our craft locally is what brought our small team together.

We created Little Ox with a vision to make craft beers that have a broad appeal with a twist from the traditional and challenge our drinkers to try new tastes.

Our community is at the heart of what we do, we open our brewery for taproom events to share our beer with local drinkers, show the workings of the brewery and have some great fun together.

You can find our beer on tap in a number of pubs, bars, and restaurants across Oxfordshire and beyond.

We aspire to be an inclusive business, that’s why we make all our beer gluten-free and vegan. We run a small core range, a larger number of occasional beers, and a brand-new special beer every month of the year.

All this beery goodness is available for anyone to buy direct from us by the can, keg or cask.

https://www.littleoxbrewery.co.uk/

You can purchase your tickets on the following links below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

08/05/2023

The bank holiday weekend is almost over, and most of us are back to work tomorrow.

What better way to get over the bank holiday blues than booking a ticket to the Big Oxford Beer Bash on the 20th of May 2023?

We are now ready to announce our 9th brewery for the event.

Our 9th brewery will be Church Hanbrewery, which has a great reputation for producing a wide range of quality beers.

Brewing since 2015, the brewery moved from Church Hanborough to New Yatt, and it’s still one of the smallest independent breweries in Oxfordshire, producing a range of interesting beers from continental to traditional styles.

Their motto, “Cloudness is purity” was a shock when they started, but nowadays, mostly local breweries produce unfiltered and unfined beers.

They have a tap room and also sell their beers at the Teardrop Bar in the Covered Market in Oxford, the first bar in the market.

https://www.churchhanbrewery.com/

You can buy your tickets on the below links, and the weather, according to the Met Check and the BBC, the weather is looking good.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/tag/oxford-brewers-alliance/

05/05/2023

The bank holiday weekend is here again, and we are ready to announce our 8th Brewery for BOBB 2023.

Our 8th Brewery will be Elements Brewing Company.

Elements Brewery Co. is an award-winning family owned and run brewery in the Cotswold 'wilds' - and it's been a wonderful journey to get here.

You'll find us on the outskirts of Burford - where we create new and exciting craft brews for our faithful followers! We have lived in some pretty exciting places over the past few years - South Africa, Australia & and the UK. These experiences have left their mark on us, especially their wild nature - which has influenced our wild creature brand.

Exciting elements from our travels come together to influence our beers...

​We won't ever compromise on the quality of our ingredients or on service to our customers.

​We continue to grow but at a pace, which means we are always considerate of the beer we make and the people who support us.

​Thank you, fellow Beer Monsters - keep supporting us, and we'll keep bringing you delicious craft beer for years to come.

https://www.elementsbrewery.co.uk/

There is no need to delay buy your tickets today on the below links and we will see you at the one of best annual events in Oxford.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

02/05/2023

The bank holiday may be over, but we are ready to announce our 7th brewery for BOBB 2023.

Our 7th brewery is The Wriggly Monkey Brewery.

The Wriggly Monkey Brewery launched in Oxfordshire in 2018, engineering beer for petrol heads.

Based at Bicester Heritage, a hub of motoring excellence, The Wriggly Monkey Brewery takes inspiration from the worlds of engineering and motoring, creating traditional real ales with flair. Think the stiff-upper lip of Winston Churchill combined with the craic of James Hunt.

You wouldn't be the first to ask where the name comes from.. a wriggly monkey is a key component of a Frazer Nash - one of our favourite types of car

https://wrigglymonkeybrewery.com/

The weather is warming up, so why not join us on Saturday the 20th of May for a celebration of all things beer, Gin, Rye whisky, Vodka and Liqueurs, soft drinks, street good and live music.

You can purchase your tickets on the links below:

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

30/04/2023

The bank holiday is in full swing, and we are ready to announce our 6th Brewery, which will be pouring their beers at BOBB 2023.

Our 6th brewery will be Ridgeway of Oxford.

Ridgeway Brewery was born at the start of 21st century to answer the need for quality, live, British bottled beers. 20-odd years later we’re still here, true to our roots, creating many types of bottled golden ales, lagers, stouts, IPA’s and anything in between. For you to enjoy at home, sharing with friends or as a partner to your midweek meal.

Our draught versions can be found in the USA, Scandinavia, Italy… There is only one place in the UK where you can sample them on 20th May. You guessed it – it’s at the Big Oxford Beer Bash at TOAD. So buy your tickets while they are still available (just).

You can buy your tickets through the following links below.

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

26/04/2023

We are now ready to announce our 5th Brewery for BOBB 2023 which is none other than White Horse Brewery.

Since 2004, we've have been brewing award winning beers from our brewery in Stanford in the Vale, which is just a stone’s throw from White Horse Hill.

You can check out the brewery through the attached link https://whitehorsebrewery.co.uk/

Delivering the finest craft beers to the people of Oxfordshire and beyond, we are proud to also brew our beers locally.

The first beers to be brewed were White Horse Bitter, Village Idiot and Wayland Smithy, which are so popular today that they are still brewed.”

Do not delay and buy your tickets today which you can purchase on the below links
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

http://www.oxfordbrewers.org/tag/oxford-brewers-alliance/

23/04/2023

And now, our 4th brewery - one of Oxford's finest, it's the XT Brewery from Long Crendon.
Brewing up a great selection of beers since 2011. The XT beers offer something for everyone from the ever-so sessionable XT4 to the crisp IPA XT3, then the ever changing Animal range gives something different everytime.
They will be presenting a range of cask classics and keg alternatives at the Big Oxford Beer Bash on Saturday 20th May

20/04/2023

We are ready to announce our third brewery which needs little Introduction due to the history and reputation this brewery has across the UK.

Our third Brewery is none other than Hook Norton Brewery Company.

Brewing since 1849, and celebrating 174 years of beer and brewing they are the largest independent brewer in Oxfordshire, producing a range of award winning ales, stouts and lager from their iconic 5-storey Victorian Tower Brewery in Hook Norton. They still use the original brewing equipment and keeping traditions alive deliver beer locally by shire horse and dray. They offer brewery tours, cafe, shop, meetings, weddings and events.

Why delay in buying your tickets and purchase them today and we will look forward to welcoming you to the annual Big Oxford Beer Bash

You can buy your tickets on the link below:
oxfordbrewers.org

17/04/2023

We are now ready to announce our second brewery for BOBB 2023.

Based in the heart of the Cotswold resides Hawkstone Brewery, which uses only the best quality malted barley, which can be used, and only after it has passed a series of stringent quality tests.

Yet, it is a notoriously delicate crop, extremely susceptible to disease, and vulnerable to weather stresses.

The brewing process is no less laborious, including a 4-week maturing process. Lagering (as this is known) is like laying down a fine wine - it allows the flavours to mature and produces a smoother, more rounded lager. The carbonation in Hawkstone is naturally produced as part of the process, yielding bubbles that are smaller with a softer mouth feel. In total, it takes around 6 weeks to create Hawkstone Lager vs. an industry average of only 9 days.

The result is a unique, quality tasting lager that vindicates the extra time and effort invested: a lager that’s hard to make but easy to drink.

This has resulted in the release of 4 of the highest quality lagers, cider, and now Vodka.

The legendary Hakwtsone Arms located at the brewery has a growing reputation for great beer, live music and street food.

You can get your tickets for the event at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

Our third brewery appearing at the event will be announced later in the week.

17/04/2023

We are now ready to announce our second brewery for BOBB 2023.

Based in the heart of the Cotswold resides Hawkstone Brewery, which uses only the best quality malted barley, which can be used, and only after it has passed a series of stringent quality tests.

Yet, it is a notoriously delicate crop, extremely susceptible to disease, and vulnerable to weather stresses.

The brewing process is no less laborious, including a 4-week maturing process. Lagering (as this is known) is like laying down a fine wine - it allows the flavours to mature and produces a smoother, more rounded lager. The carbonation in Hawkstone is naturally produced as part of the process, yielding bubbles that are smaller with a softer mouth feel. In total, it takes around 6 weeks to create Hawkstone Lager vs. an industry average of only 9 days.

The result is a unique, quality tasting lager that vindicates the extra time and effort invested: a lager that’s hard to make but easy to drink.

This has resulted in the release of the 4 of the highest quality lagers, cider, and now Vodka.

The legendary Hakwtsone Arms located at the brewery has a growing reputation for great beer, live music and street food.

You can get your tickets for the event at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

Our third brewery appearing at the event will be announced later in the week.

12/04/2023

We are just over 5 weeks out from that time again for The Big Oxford Beer Bash, otherwise known as BOBB 2023.
This is where the build up and excitement start with the introductions to what Breweries, Street Food, and Music will be at the event.
We start with our first Brewery to introduce you to Tap Social Movement.

About Tap Social Movement

Tap Social is an Oxford-based craft brewery, hospitality company, and social enterprise that provides training and employment for people in prison. It brews a range of modern, accessible beer and currently manages five venues in Oxfordshire, including Proof Social Bakehouse and its latest venture, The Market Tap by Tap Social, which is located at Oxford's historic Covered Market.

In the build up we will be announcing what beers the breweries will be pouring at the event.

You can purchase your tickets to the event which are selling fast at:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash

We will be announcing our second brewery later in the week so please look out for our socials.

20/01/2023

Tickets now on sale for The Big Oxford Beer Bash at The Oxford Artisan Distillery on Saturday 20th May.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigoxfordbeerbash/836858

17/09/2022

The sun is shining again this year, the beer is flowing, the music is playing and the food smells amazing.

If you haven’t got tickets yet you can buy at the gate still.

See you later!