Beer showcased at festival

Charles Lucas (left), Matt Hooper, Claire Liggins and Tom Scurr (right), all of Wanaka, enjoy the convivial atmosphere at the Wanaka Beer Festival on Saturday.

About 450 people attended the second annual festival at the Wanaka Showgrounds.

Festival-goers were able to taste about 25-30 different  brews from eight breweries, including six from Wanaka. Festival founder Ben Clark said the small enclosed space of the festival was all part of the aesthetic they were trying to achieve.

He said the crowd had had a really good time in a laid-back atmosphere. 

- Sean Nugent