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Cerne Giant Festival - The Making of the Beltane Brew
The Beltane Brew is a vibrantly energising spring tonic herbs gathered from around the long barrow of Smacam Down. Come join medical herbalist Eleanor Gallia in this neolithic landscape. Having wild harvested the herbs we will share in a simple lunch of nettle soup and roll, in the barn at Lower Barton Farm before heading with our herbs to the brewery to make the Beltane Brew.
Please dress for the weather, bring gloves and basket for foraging. There is livestock and wildlife on the hill no dogs please.
Please note: Grid Ref 663994. On A352 between Cerne Abbas and Nether Cerne. Post Code only for village.
2.30pm Starting of the Beltane Brew - Cerne Abbas Brewery, Chescombe Barn, Barton Meadows.
DT2 7JS. The Annual limited edition Beltane Brew is always eagerly anticipated and provides liquid nourishment for the thirsty revellers at 5.30am when the Morris Men dance to greet the sunrise. Come along and help them create this year' elixir. Medical Herbalist Eleanor Gallia will explain the the clransing and invigorating herb ingredients. The take your turn to toss them into the wort at it seethes in the vast copper vat. Beer and cider on sale both on tap or bottled.
Please dress for the weather, bring gloves and basket for foraging. There is livestock and wildlife on the hill no dogs please.
Please note: Grid Ref 663994. On A352 between Cerne Abbas and Nether Cerne. Post Code only for village.
2.30pm Starting of the Beltane Brew - Cerne Abbas Brewery, Chescombe Barn, Barton Meadows.
DT2 7JS. The Annual limited edition Beltane Brew is always eagerly anticipated and provides liquid nourishment for the thirsty revellers at 5.30am when the Morris Men dance to greet the sunrise. Come along and help them create this year' elixir. Medical Herbalist Eleanor Gallia will explain the the clransing and invigorating herb ingredients. The take your turn to toss them into the wort at it seethes in the vast copper vat. Beer and cider on sale both on tap or bottled.
Saturday 18 April
Lower Barton Farm A352 between Cerne Abbas and Nether Cerne, Grid Ref 663994, Dorset DT2 7TQ
Morning event Gathering Herbs lunch, £15.00. All day starting off the Brew - including brewing £20.00. Afternoon only £7.50p including half pint.
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