Just because winter is coming doesn't mean that the beer calendar slows down. In fact, it's a great chance to try some of the winter ales that breweries are releasing. Here are some of the best events, both CAMRA and independent, and events where we'll be. Let us know about your events by emailing daniel@beerhawk.co.uk.

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Oct 12-15 / Nottingham Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival. The much loved festival returns to Nottingham Castle.

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Oct 14-15 / Cambridge Octoberfest. The 10th Cambridge CAMRA festival features all the Munich Oktoberfest beers.

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Oct 19-22 / Sheffield Steel City Beer & Cider Festival. One of the country's best beer cities holds a great CAMRA festival at the Kelham Island Museum.

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Oct 20-22 / Independent Salford Beer Festival. The third year for this great festival, featuring some seriously good breweries and to support Saint Sebastian's Community Centre.

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Oct 24-29 / Norwich Beer Festival. Another great beer city celebrates with more than 200 beers at St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls.