THE LIONS BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL IS A CHARITY EVENT ORGANISED JOINTLY BY ACOCKS GREEN LIONS CLUB, SHIRLEY LIONS CLUB AND SOLIHULL LIONS CLUB.
THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY 11TH AND SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026 AT SHIRLEY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, PARKGATE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL.
Opening times for both days are 12.00 noon to 11.00 pm
The entry fee is £10 which includes a souvenir beer glass, programme with tasting notes and a supply of beer/cider tokens.
Pay on the door by cash or card.
On both days entertainment will be provided by Ray's Open Mic Performers
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BEERS AND CIDERS SOURCED SO FAR FOR 2026
| BEER | ABV% | TASTING NOTES | SPONSOR | |
| 1 | Gourlovka Stout | 6.0 % | A deep ebony-coloured stout featuring a bold aroma of roasted malt and hops, with rich liquorice notes and hints of dark fruit. The taste is intense and complex, showcasing deep roasted malt flavours, liquorice and dark chocolate, balanced by a firm hop bitterness. The mouthfeel is full bodied and velvety, with a smooth yet bold presence on the palate, finishing long and satisfyingly bitter. | |
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| Mango Lilleys |
4.2% | Smooth and sophisticated mango cider made with an ample portion of mango juice and Somerset cider. | ||
| Rhubarb Lilleys |
4.0% | We have expertly blended our crisp Somerset cider and tangy rhubarb to make this a real taste sensation. Sweet and full of rhubarb flavour with a tart edge. | ||
| Cask Thistly Cross |
6.7% | The perfect marriage between Scottish methods and Scotland's favourite craft cider. We use Glen Moray Distillery casks to give our cider its warming notes of oak, vanilla, and honey. | ||
| Bee Sting Lilleys |
6.8% | Sweet but incredibly refreshing with a glorious fresh tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma. |
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We are very grateful to the following sponsors as without their help this event would not have been possible :-
Paragon Bank plc, Homer Road, Solihull.
C Bastock Funeral Directors, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
The Pup & Duckling, Hatchford Brook Road, Solihull
William Painter Funeral Directors, Warwick Road, Solihull
Melvyn Danes Estate Agents, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
Station Fish Bar, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, Solihull
Plume Tyres, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
The Holiday Warehouse, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
Pike's Opticians, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
Wadsworths Solicitors, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
The Shaking Hand, Parkgate, Shirley, Solihull
Smart Homes, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
Henley Railway Station, Henley in Arden.
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP, Manor Road, Solihull
Steve Gilbert
