MarchFest is the annual celebration of all things "craft beer" in the Top of the South. The event is held in Founders Park which not only gives a nice and relaxed atmosphere but also allows the event to be run in the most eco-friendly and family-friendly manner possible.
This year there was alot of focus on fresh or "green" hops.
The Sprig and Fern brew created especially for MarchFest was named Red Star, a green hopped pilsner. Riwaka hops from Tapawera were picked in the morning and added to the brew by lunchtime. This freshness gives a sensational grapefruit "citrus" character to the beer. Additionally, a couple more locally grown hops were added to ensure a typically crisp Pilsner finish.
Checkout some other interesting articles in the local press about the Sprig and Fern Brewery beer created for Marchfest.
Hops go green at Marchfest - The Leader
Here is a snapshot of Marchfest 2011...
Jamaican Jerk BBQ in full swing.
Chimuka - superb rhythms that had everyone tapping their feet and smiling.
Red Star from the Sprig and Fern Brewery - a green hopped pilsner.
Sprig and Fern team letting their hair down at Marchfest. A well deserved break after the hard work the night before at Last of the Summer Fare held in Richmond.
MoreFM's Katrina Smith and Marchfest organisers Eelco A Boswijk and Mic Dover generate some awsome watts that will be needed to power the sound stage for the next act.
The crowd of 2000 people warmly welcome Wilson Dixon (USA) on stage.
Wilson Dixon definitely had the crowd entertained during his set.
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