The famous Sulby Glen Hotel summer beer, cider and gin festival has officially begun.

It’s the 20th edition of the event and sees people from across the island gather in Sulby to sample various cask ales, ciders and gins.

The event began on Wednesday, July 31, and it will run until Monday, August 5.

It was July 1993 when the Sulby Glen Hotel held their first beer festival, making it the longest running annual beer festival on the Isle of Man.

This year the event has a range of beers, ciders and gins from the Isle of Man and around the world on offer, as well as snacks and supper.

Some of the notable beers available include Green Duck, a 4.6% golden pale ale, Coach House, a multi-award winning 5% blueberry classic bitter, and a top secret special edition brew that can only be discovered by attending the festival.

There is seating both inside and outside of the pub for those enjoying a pint of beer or a gin and tonic.

This weekend there will be various entertainers to enjoy watching whilst sampling the various alcoholic drinks.

On the final evening, Monday 5, Vallika’s of Ramsey will be holding a pop-up curry night at the festival.

It will include starters and help yourself main courses, all for £27.

Booking is essential for the curry night, and those interested can email [email protected] or call either 897240/431249.

Last year, Landlady of the Sulby Glen Hotel, Rosie Christian told the Courier how important the event is for the northern pub.

She has been at the pub for 48 years and in the industry for 58 years.

Rosie said: ‘We’re a real ale pub, so it is a very important event as it gives customers a chance to taste beers they normally wouldn’t have on the bar at their local.

‘We have people coming from all over to drink it!’