THE first Brighton and Hove Beer Week kicks off on Friday.

More than 60 events are taking place across 30 venues over ten days.

Organisers say it looks set to be the biggest celebration of beer and brewing the city has seen.

There will be tours, tastings, tap takeovers, brewery open days, food, music and exclusive festival brews.

Founder Emma Inch said: “I’m absolutely astounded by the range and quality of events that are on offer during this, the very first Brighton and Hove Beer Week.

“I’ve been so impressed by the creativity and spirit of collaboration that has been shown by the venues and the breweries who have all worked so hard together to make this such a landmark event.

“It will showcase exactly what it is about Brighton and Hove that makes it such a special place to enjoy great beer.”

On the opening night alone, three exclusive brews – the result of collaborations with Dark Star, UnBarred and Kiln breweries – will be launched at the North Laine Brewhouse, and both Franklins and Brighton Bier will unveil new beers.

On the same night there will be tap takeovers from breweries Siren and Northern Monk, and a unique, sky-high beer tasting in the i360, hosted by Harvey’s Brewery.

Throughout the week, events will include music and beer pairing nights at The Brunswick, a live brew by Franklins brewery at Bagelman, and a street food and craft beer night at the city’s only micropub, The Watchmaker’s Arms.

Sussex brewery Burning Sky will host its fifth anniversary celebrations at The Prince Albert and eight local breweries will get together to host a beer festival on Brighton’s Palace Pier.