The county is set to heat up over the next few weeks as we head into the summer holiday period, and what better way to spend it than in a beer garden.
Beer festivals are due to pop up at pubs and venues in all parts of the county from now until the end of year, and we've rounded up 10 of those taking place in the summer:
Chelmsford Summer Beer and Cider Festival, Admirals Park, Chelmsford, July 15 - July 19
More than 340 Real Ales, over 80 ciders, a wide selection of International Beers, as well as wine, hot & cold food, and soft drinks available at all times, music on every evening (in separate marquee, family Day on Saturday with children's entertainment.
Brentwood Festival, Brentwood Centre, Friday July 18 – Sunday July 20
More than 100 real ales alongside the festival, which will be headlined by UB40.
Harwich Town Brewing Co Beer Festival Redoubt Fort, Main Rd, Harwich, Thursday July 24 – Sunday July 27
More than 60 real ales and ciders on offer. Admission £3, with free half pint if you bring your own non-glass tankard.
White Hart Inn 13th Annual Beer Festival, White Hart Inn, Swan Lane, Margaretting Tye, Ingatestone, Thursday July 24 - Sunday, July 27
Live music, champagne, Pimms tent and BBQ and real ales.
Epping Ongar Railway Beer Festival, EO Railway, Friday August 1 - Sunday August 3
Organisers promise a range of more than 40+ cask beers available all weekend, alongside live music. Trains running into the evening on Saturday
Rodney Inn Beer Festival, North Hill, Little Baddow Friday August 8 – Sunday August 10
Braintree Rugby Club Beer Festival, Braintree Rugby Club, Saturday August 9, noon till 11pm
A day promised for all the family, with ale, cider and entertainment lined up for the day, including bands and a barbecue.
The Viper Summer Beer Festival, The Viper, Mill Green, Ingatestone Friday August 22 to Monday August 25
Promised more than 60 real ales, ciders and perries
Wakering Real Ale Festival, Gt Wakering RBL Club, 204 High Street, Gt Wakering Friday, August 22 to Monday August 25
Alcohol alongside entertainment, BBQ and food.
The Wheatsheaf Beer Festival, The Wheatsheaf, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel Friday, August 22 to Monday August 25
Sixteen to 20 real ales are promised, with 30p per pint going to the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity.
