Here are just a few of the events where we have showcased our ales over the past year.
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The Sussex Beer & Cider Festival (CAMRA) Festival organiser Ingrid Sharp.  10th - 12th March. The Hove Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 4AH.
We were honoured to have been chosen by Sussex CAMRA branches to brew the 21st Anniversary Festival Ale (Ruby XX1).
Kissingate ales: Ruby XX1, ‘Old Tale’ Porter, Black Cherry Mild, Kissingate Storyteller.
Winchester Real Ale & Cider Festival  (Southern Hampshire CAMRA) 25th - 26th March.  Winchester Guildhall, High Street, Winchester (SO23 9GH)
This was a master piece in Festival organisation. Beer, food, music & dance!
Kissingate ales: Kissingate Storyteller, ‘Warlock’, Black Cherry Mild.
The Hope Beer Festival 31st March - 3rd April. The Hope, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PR.
Kissingate ales: Warlock.
Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival 1st - 10th April. Pub du Vin, 7 Ship Street, The Lanes, Brighton, BN1 1AD.
Alex Pope and his team did a magnificent  job at the first Pub du Vin Sussex Beer Festival.
Kissingate ales: ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild’, Black Cherry Mild, Warlock,  Pub du Vin Special Bitter.
Findon Village Easter Beer Festival at John Henry’s Inn  22nd - 25th April. John Henry’s Inn, The Old Forge,  Nepcote Lane,  Findon,
Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0SE.
Kissingate ales: First Kiss, Kissingate Storyteller, ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild.
The Jolly Tanners Easter Beer Festival 22nd - 25th April. Handcross Road, Staplefield, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EF.
Chris & Sigrun pulled all the ‘stops’ out with up to 60 real ales in the beer tent and on the bar during the Bank Holiday weeks.
Kissingate ales:, ‘Old Tale’, Porter, Akira’s Blonde (Festival Special).
The Tanners (Horsham) Easter Beer Festival 22nd - 25th April. 78 Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5BU.
This was a great real ale event held held in the beautiful Tanners Arms. There were some fabulous beers on the stillages including those from
local Horsham breweries of which we at the Kissingate are proud to be one!
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild.
Bexley Beer Festival (Bexley CAMRA) 28th - 30th April. Sidcup Sports Club, Crescent Farm, Sydney Road, Sidcup, DA14 6RA.
The 6th Bexley Beer Festival showcased 65 + beers & ciders at this year’s show.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild, Warlock, ‘Old Tale’ Porter.
The Hope Revolution Beer Festival 28th - 30th April. The Hope, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PR.
Starting at midday on the Thursday.
Rowan and his team staged yet another great beer festival. This time Rowan showcased beers that were bold, new and novelty. There were no safe,
or comfortable beers here! We were proud to have been commissioned to re-brew the Six Crows @ 6.6%.

Kissingate ales: Six Crows.
The 9th Maldon Beer Festival (Dengie CAMRA)  27th - 30th April. Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4RL.
We were selected as a late entry due to another brewery dropping out.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild, Storyteller.
The Swan Mild Week  13th - 15 May. 1 Horsham Road, West Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7AY.
Rob Brindley as usual sourced some of the finest milds for what was another fabulous real ale event. Andy Hepworth gave a fabulous talk on the evolution of ales and the revival of the mild styles.
Kissingate ales:, ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild & North Sussex CAMRA campaign celebratory mild: The Kissingate ‘Valley’ Mild.
Kissingate Open / Social Day 21st May.
We had a fantastic day at down at The Kissingate. It was great to see all our friends and those from regional CAMRA branches including a surprise visit
from a coach load of East & Mid Surrey members too. Thanks to John at PartyKegs for the stillages & cooling. Thanks to Sarah from The Swan for serving.
Mild in May at The Hope 19th - 22nd May. The Hope, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PR.
Rowan, Roger and the team staged yet another fantastic beer festival at The Hope. Only the finest milds were on show over the weekend. Kissingate ales: Kissingate ‘Valley’ Mild.
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The 38th Cambridge Beer Festival (Cambridge & District CAMRA) 23rd - 28th  May. Jesus Green, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AL.
This was an amazing festival held on Jesus Green in the heart of Cambridge. We were very proud to have been chosen by Cambridge
& District Camra to brew the Sir Frank Whittle Special Ale. Thanks to everyone who provided great feedback for Kissingate ales on show.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild, Sir Frank Whittle ‘Genesis’ Special.
Crawley Folk & Beer Festival 24th - 25th - 26th June.  The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ.
Once again we were delighted to see our beers showcased at an event in our home town.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild, Kissingate Best, Mary’s Ruby Mild, Old Tale Porter.
Ardingly Beer Festival (North Sussex CAMRA) 9th - 10th July.  The South of England Show Ground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL.
Well done to our very own branch (North Sussex) for putting on yet another fantastic show.
Kissingate ales: Mary’s Ruby Mild, Warlock.
The 1st Hare & Hounds Beer Festival 9th - 10th July. Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DR.

Kissingate ales: Mary’s Ruby Mild, ‘Warlock’.
The Cricketers 14th Annual Beer and Wine Festival 23rd - 24th July.  66 Broadwater Street, West Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 9DE
Alan and his team held yet another great Beer & Wine Festival in the beautiful garden setting of the Cricketers.
Kissingate ales: First Kiss, Black Cherry.
The 10th Henty Arms Beer Festival 29th - 31st July.  2 Ferring Lane, Ferring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6QY.
Kissingate ales: Kissingate Best, Black Cherry.
The Eight Bells Beer Festival 28th - 29th August.  The Eight Bells,The Street, Bolney, West Sussex, RH17 5QW.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry, Storyteller.
The Lamb Annual Beer Festival 26th - 28th August.  Lambs Green, Rusper,  Horsham, RH12 4RG.
Kissingate ales: ‘Old Tale’ Porter, ‘First Kiss’.
Ale at Amberley 1st - 3rd September.  Station Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT.
We had a great evening with our friends in the wonderful setting of the open air museum.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry.
Plumpton Beer & Blues Festival 3rd - 4th September.  The Plough Inn, Station Road, Plumpton Green, East Sussex, BN7 3DF.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry, Storyteller.
Crawley Down Village Fayre 3rd September. At The Royal Oak and Village Green. Grange Road, Crawley Down, West Sussex,RH10 4JTA.
As always the pub is central to village life and The Royal Oak did well on this fine summer’s day serving fantastic food and drinks.
Kissingate ales: Kissingate Best, Kissingate ‘Moon’.
The Horsham Beer Festival  17th - 18th September.  Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1JF, West Sussex.

Kissingate ales: Kissingate Best.
The Swan Inn Chiddingfold Beer & Wine Festival 23th - 24th September.  Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Surrey, GU8 4TY.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry.
Festival of Sussex Tipples (BeerMatt) 30th September - 1st October.  Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NN.
Once again our ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild won best beer in show. The Chennai IPA took 2nd place. Black Cherry Mild was first beer to sell out.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry, ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild, Chennai IPA.
Brighton Oktoberfest at The PdV 30th September - 2nd October.  Pub du Vin, 7 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AD.
Kissingate ales: Kissingate Schwarzbier PdV Special.
The Grape & Grain Beer Festival 7th - 10th October.  Anerley Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 2AA.
Rick’s festivals are all about well sourced beers (predominately from ‘real’ micro’s) and of course fantastic food and live music.  
Kissingate ales: Chennai IPA.
Croydon & Sutton Beer Festival (Croydon & Sutton CAMRA) 13th - 15th October.  Wallington Hall, Wallington, SM6 9A.
We really enjoyed the ‘Meet The Kissingate Brewer’ session in front of our very own Kissingate micro-bar. Thanks goes to the festival team for yet another great festival.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild. Old Tale Porter, Chennai Premium IPA.
The Red Lion Beer & Cider Festival 14th - 16th October.  The Red Lion, 45 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AG.
The Red Lion will be hosting a great beer festival in the historic town of Arundel.
Kissingate ales: Chennai IPA.
The 15th Worthing Beer Festival (Arun & Adur CAMRA) 14th - 15th October.  St Pauls Centre, Chapel Road , Worthing.
We were proud to be at The Worthing Beer Festival last year with our cask of ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild. This year by special request Mr. Bruce Bird asked us to
re-brew our Six Crows @ 6.6%. We were absolutely ‘chuffed’ that Six Crows was voted second best beer of the festival!
Kissingate ales: Six Crows.
The Crown at Turners Hill Great October Beer Festival. 14th - 23rd October. East Street, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4PT.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild, First Kiss, Kissingate Best.
Redhill Beer Festival (East & Mid Surrey CAMRA). 27th - 29th October. Merstham Village Hall, Station Approach, North Merstham, RH1 3ED.  Kissingate ales: Kissingate Moon, Kissingate Storyteller.
Eastbourne Beer Festival.  27th - 29th October.  Winter Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4BP.  
Kissingate ales: Kissingate Best, ‘Old Tale’ Porter.
The Royal Oak Beer Festival.  28th - 31st October.  The Royal Oak,Grange Road, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4JT.
Kissingate ales: Warlock, First Kiss.
The 6th Annual Halloween Swanfest.  26th October - 1st November. Horsham Road, West Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7AY.
Kissingate ales: Six Crows, Chennai IPA.
The Star at Godalming Hallowe’en Beer Festival. 28th - 31st October. The Star at Godalming, 17 Church Street, Godalming, Surrey.
Kissingate ales: ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild, Warlock.
The Greyhound Beer Festival. 28th October - 5th November. Tinsley Green, West Sussex, RH10 3NS.
Kissingate ales: Kissingate Best, ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild, Black Cherry Mild.
Leyton Orient Supporters Club Beer festival. 3rd - 4th November. Leyton Orient Supporters Club, Matchroom Stadium, Brisbane Road,LE10 5NF.
Kissingate ales: Chennai Premium IPA, Kissingate Best.
The 18th Woking Beer Festival (Surrey & Hants Borders CAMRA). 11th - 12th November. Woking Leisure Centre, Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey,
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild, Kissingate ‘Moon’.
The Hope Dark Ale FESTIVAL 17th - 19th November. The Hope, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PR.
Kissingate ales: Six Crows, Kissingate Smelter’s Stout.
The 28th Pigs Ear Beer & Cider Festival (East London & City CAMRA). 6th - 10th December. The Round Chapel Powerscroft Rd, Hackney, London, E5 0PU.
Kissingate ales: Chennai Premium IPA
The Selden Arms Beer Festival. 27th - 29th January.  The Selden Arms, 41 Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2DB.
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry ‘en plus’ (Fine & Rare Special), Kissingate Smelter’s Stout.
The 22nd Battersea Beer Festival Beer 2012 (South West London CAMRA).  8th - 10th February. Grand Hall, Battersea Arts Centre,
Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN.
We were so pleased that the South West London Branch selected eight of our beers for the Battersea Beer Festival. 5 sold out on the Wednesday , the other 3 on Thursday!
Kissingate ales: Black Cherry Mild, First Kiss, Kissingate Best, Storyteller, Warlock, Old Tale Porter, Kissingate Moon, ‘Mary’s’ Ruby Mild
The Stanley Arms Winter Beer Festival. 10th - 12th February. 47 Wolseley Road, Portslade, East Sussex, BN41 1SS.
Our ‘Old Tale’ Porter was voted best beer of the festival!
Kissingate ales: Smelter’s Stout, Storyteller, Old Tale Porter.