We were back at Ermysted’s and everything went smoothly. The nice weather encouraged people to go outside in the sunshine; one person, complete with knotted hanky. Skipton Beer Festival seems to be on the political map, not only did we get our regular visit by Julian Smith our local MP; but Nigel Evans and Ken Clarke also came along at different times during the festival.

The popular vote for beer of the festival was jointly won by local brewery Naylor’s for their Toffee Mild and Tiny Rebel brewery from Wales with One Inch Punch.