Organisers have thanked beer lovers who came to an annual Harrogate beer festival after queues of crowds built up before opening time.

Since it was first held in 2023, Suds With Buds has become must-do for beer fans who also enjoy delicious street food, live music and a vinyl DJ.

This invitational beer festival was held at Rooster’s Brewery at Hornbeam Park with more than 80 beers from across Britain from Suffolk to Loch Lomond and a wide range of styles and ABV’s.

Speaking after this annual celebration of everything great about craft beer attracted big crowds, Rooster’s Commercial Director Tom Fozard said: “We’re sending out a huge thank you to all who attended a fantastic Suds With Buds.

Since it was first held in 2023, Rooster's beer festival Suds With Buds has become must-do for beer fans in Harrogate who also enjoy delicious street food and live music (Picture Graham Chalmers)

placeholder image — Since it was first held in 2023, Rooster's beer festival Suds With Buds has become must-do for beer fans in Harrogate who also enjoy delicious street food and live music (Picture Graham Chalmers)

"Every single one of you who bought a ticket has made this festival possible for the fourth year and we cannot wait to do it again.”

A highlight of the beers showcased at this year’s Suds With Buds was Brasserie de la Senne from Brussels in Belgium.

Among the independent breweries making the often long journeys to join Rooster’s in Harrogate this year were craft favourites like Burnt Mill, Track Brewing Co, Neptune, Elusive Brewing, Polly’s and Bristol’s Arbor Ales.

The event made the most of the space, using almost every part of the brewery at Hornbeam Park, including the yard, taproom, sample room and beer garden

The highly-popular tap room first opened 2019 when Rooster’s relocated from its Knaresborough site, which is now occupied by fellow indie brewery Turning Point.