Vibrant Forest Brewery is to hit the road this summer, serving its beers at some of the best food and drink festivals and sporting events across the UK.
For the first time, the New Forest Brewery will be packing up its distinctive, brightly-coloured horsebox bar and taking it on tour across the country, from Southampton to Liverpool and many places in-between.
Vibrant Forest was launched in 2011, when Kevin Robinson started the company from his garage. Since then, the brewery has opened its own Tap Room and online shop, gathering a community of supporters along the way. Today, Vibrant Forest’s beers are stocked in pubs, restaurants, and shops across the UK and Europe.
Events included in the jam-packed summer diary are dates at Bath Rugby matches; Foodies Festivals in Brighton, Winchester, and Bath; The Big Eat in Southampton; Craft Beer Expo in Liverpool; Beaulieu Motor Car Museum; as well as Smoked & Uncut Garden Parties run by The Pig Hotel.
“Our Tap Room is a very special place where friends and family make great memories together,” said Ryan Dack, general manager at Vibrant Forest. “We’re so excited to bring a slice of our vibe to this great line-up of festivals and sporting events this year. Vibrant Forest is all about community and good beer, so when you see our horsebox bar out and about, come and say hello.”
In addition to the many appearances at festivals and sporting events, Vibrant Forest will also be the beer sponsor of the South Coast Wine Festival and the main sponsor of the Hythe Raft Race.
Kevin Robinson said: “Vibrant Forest has come a long way from the early days in my garage. We’re proud to be able to sponsor and support events that bring joy to so many people. Bringing people together is what I always wanted for the brewery.”
This summer, customers will be able get their hands on Vibrant Forest’s 15th anniversary special edition beer, Mooncross. Named after the garage where the brewery began, this beer celebrates the adventurous ethos of the brand with a juicy, hazy, IPA, with critic, tropical fruit and a soft coconut edge.
Where to find the horsebox bar
- 10th-12th July: Smoked & Uncut Garden Party, Combe
- 17th-19th July: Foodies Winchester
- 28th-30th July: New Forest Show
- 7th-9th August: Smoked & Uncut Garden Party, Bridge Place
- 14th-16th August: South Coast Wine Festival
- 30th August: Hythe Raft Race
- 4th-6th September: Foodies Bath
