Sloe Gin World Championships
Artisan sloe gin makers from across the world will gather at the George Inn village pub in Frant on the Kent/Sussex border near Tunbridge Wells, to vie for the coveted ‘Sloe Ginster World Champion’ title for 2016 .
Sloes, a smaller relative of the plum, are used to make the red liqueur normally with an alcohol content between 15 and 30% abv. Traditionally it is made by infusing gin with the bitter-tasting drupes, using sugar to extract the sloe juices.
Free entry. Judging begins c2.30pm. Winner announced c 3.30pm
This year’ sloe gin makers can also send their entries in by post to Frant’s George Inn by 8th December.
Individual entries cost £5
The George Inn, The High Street, Frant, East Sussex TN3 9DT
Wed 14 Dec 2016