Hundreds of thirsty enthusiasts gathered at the historic ruins in Leeds on Thursday for the first day of this year’s Leeds International Beer Festival.
The celebrations, which sees dozens of brewers, bottle shops, bars and food stalls at Kirkstall Abbey, kicked off on Thursday, and will continue throughout the weekend.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding brought his camera to capture happy festivalgoers on Thursday evening.
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13. Leeds International Beer Festival at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
The Duration Brewery team Gavin Morrois, Dan Brewis, Luke Feneley and Finn Priddle, who travelled from Norfolk to the festival. | Steve Riding
14. Leeds International Beer Festival at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
The Kirkstall Brewery team, who are a Festival Partner at this year's LIBF. | Steve Riding
15. Leeds International Beer Festival at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
David Hough, Steven Wilby, Jonathan Lacey and Ian Cowling enjoying the festival. | Steve Riding
16. Leeds International Beer Festival at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
The abbey lit up for the festival. | Steve Riding
17. Leeds International Beer Festival at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
Robert Newsham, of West Park, Leeds, and brother Dave, of Roundhay, relaxing at the festival. | Steve Riding