Wetherspoons is set to slash pints to under £2 - but not for long

Wetherspoons will serve pints for as little as £1.79 in over 700 of its pubs this month - but punters need to be quick to enjoy the boozy bargain.  

The popular pub chain announced that a 12-day beer festival will take place across all 809 Wetherspoons locations in the UK.

From Wednesday October 9 to Sunday October 20, beer lovers can indulge in 30 different beers and real ales - with some travelling as far as from Japan, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. 

For those new to real ale or simply indecisive, Wetherspoons will also offer a taster deal, where customers can enjoy three third-of-a-pint samples for the price of a full pint - served for as little as £1.79. 

Wetherspoons encourages customers to check out the festival magazine, available online or via the app, to explore the full lineup of ales before heading to the bar. 

The festival will serve a number of beers not previously available at Wetherspoon, while others have been brewed specially for the occasion. 

As well as showcasing a range of different malt and hop varieties from around the world, there will also be beers that include fruit and coffee in their ingredients. 

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Some of the festival's international varieties include: Red Racer Session from Canada, Dinner Ale from New Zealand, Orihime Pale Ale from Japan, Who Dat and All Dog Alert from USA.   

Meanwhile, local beers featuring in the line up include: Born to be Mild from Conwy Brewery, Sun Lounger from Fyne Ales Brewery, Salem Session from Batemans Brewery and Mango in the Night from Rudgate Brewery.

Additionally, Sapphire Spoon from Titanic Brewery, Banoffee Pie Golden Ale from Maxim Brewery, and The Gloaming from Loch Lomond Brewery will be available at the event. 

For lager drinkers who are unfamiliar with ale, lighter variations such as Who Dat is recommended for those eager to sample something different. 

Originally brewed in Louisiana, USA, Who Dat is a golden ale flavoured with lemongrass, grapefruit and green grapes, and is described by Wetherspoons as 'refreshing' and 'crisp.'

For fans of darker ales, Elgood's North Brink Porter from Cambridgeshire, with its rich notes of chocolate, espresso, and liquorice, promises a more traditional British experience. 

Among the festival collection are vegan and vegetarian beers, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Full allergen information about all of the beers featured can be found on the Wetherspoons website, on the app and on the customer information screens.

Marketing manager Jen Swindells said: 'The festival is a great celebration of real ale.

'It will allow us to showcase a selection of superb beers, including those from brewers as far afield as Japan and New Zealand, as well as those closer to home, over a 12-day period.'

She added: 'All of the beers will be available at great value- for- money prices.

'The festival will also give our customers the opportunity to enjoy a number of beers which have not previously been available in the pubs, as well as those brewed specially for the festival.'

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