5th edition of Beer Festival is here

Once again, October is here and for the fifth year in a row, it has come with the celebration – get ready to enjoy an evening of great music, lots of beers and delicious food brought to you by Rwanda's leading beverage maker, Bralirwa.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Jean Paul Samputu perform during a past event. The New Times / File

Once again, October is here and for the fifth year in a row, it has come with the celebration – get ready to enjoy an evening of great music, lots of beers and delicious food brought to you by Rwanda's leading beverage maker, Bralirwa.The fest is slated for October 20 at the Expo Grounds in Gikondo, from 4p.m until midnight. Tickets will be sold at Rwf10, 000 each.Curious about the beer brands to be served at the event? No Worries! One of the many great things about this year’s beer festival is how they give you the opportunity to sample so many different beers.The list includes a wide variety of beer brands, including; Mutzig, Primus, Heineken, Amstel and Turbo. Gosser NaturRadler, Mort Subite, Desperados, Affligem, Ciney, Grimbergen, Strongbow, and Edelweiss. You can taste any of your favourite. It’s your choice. Another great thing about this year’s beer fest is the great music. Organisers have been searching for some of the country’s best bands to entertain you on the night. This time around, there are no exceptions as Rwanda’s leading band Orchestre Impala, will be taking over the venue.The Kigali based band will be assisted by music legend Jean Paul Samputu and the Urban Boys.