This weekend (Friday the 9th to Sunday the 11th January 2026), there will be a Dark Beer Festival at The Jolly Fisherman (facebook page), 3 East Beach Street, Hastings TN34 3AR (tel: 01424 428811). There will certainly be some VERY interesting beers available, I haven't seen the full list yet, but I know of one rather rare classic that will be coming on, cheers! 😁