Christmas with Riverside

Riverside Brewery Sponsored Christmas tree

The lead-up to this Christmas isn't exactly what anyone had in mind, not least us at Riverside. The Christmas season is always our very favourite — the markets thrum with activity, and we typically use it as an excuse to produce something new and sample one or two extra beers along the way — but this year will be different and somewhat quieter


So, what are we doing in this quieter-than-usual season?

We rebranded during the lockdown* (*Kept us busy! We'll write a blog post about that soon), so we're looking forward to bringing our fancy new labels to the farmers markets this month. Our gift packs have also had a refresh and we think look even smarter than before.

And, new for 2020 is our personalised beer gift box — Uncle Fred a big Best Bitter fan? Your best mates love a dry-hopped ale? You can now give them the perfect beer-themed Christmas gift. Two 500ml beers with their name and photo on them, plus a brewery glass, all packaged in one of our smart gift boxes. Just £15.

Riverside personalised beer gift pack



We'll miss the Christmas markets this year, which have mostly been cancelled, but as a small compensation we are sponsoring a Christmas tree in Steyning High Street. So, we'll still be there, in Christmas spirit at least…

We hope to see you at the remaining farmers markets this year, and if you can't make them please visit our online shop to order something to accompany your Christmas dinner, or to put around the tree.

Merry Christmas!

Farmers Markets:

Saturday 5th:
Goring 9am – 2pm
Southwick 10am – 4pm

Sunday 6th:
Worthing 10am – 4.30pm

Saturday 12th:
Shoreham 10am – 2pm
Findon Valley 9am – 1pm

Sunday 13th:
Worthing 10am – 4.30pm

Saturday 19th:
Arundel 9am – 2pm

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