All bar hands are on deck as Norwich prepares to host its last Great British Beer Festival Winter.

Eastern Daily Press: Organiser Martin Ward checks one of the beer casks as preparations are well under way for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYOrganiser Martin Ward checks one of the beer casks as preparations are well under way for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Although named after the coldest season this festival has beers and ales of every shade, served in cask, keg and bottle.

This is the last chance to catch some of the country's favourite tipples as the event departs the Fine City after hosting it for three years.

It kicks-off today until February 23 at St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Hall.

City pubs have been getting involved with Fridge Events running throughout the whole month. Locals have been organising crawls and treasure trails, events and competitions all in the heart of the city.

Eastern Daily Press: Organiser Martin Ward checks the clarity of one of the Norfolk beers during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYOrganiser Martin Ward checks the clarity of one of the Norfolk beers during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

There is also hot food and snacks served all day and live music in the evenings.

Entrance is cash-only on the door, free to CAMRA members and is open from midday from Wednesday to Saturday.

For more information go to winter.gbbfw.org.

Eastern Daily Press: Organiser Martin Ward with two of the Norfolk beers as preparations are well under way for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYOrganiser Martin Ward with two of the Norfolk beers as preparations are well under way for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Eastern Daily Press: Organiser Martin Ward with two of the Norfolk beers as preparations are well under way for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYOrganiser Martin Ward with two of the Norfolk beers as preparations are well under way for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Eastern Daily Press: The casks are ready for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe casks are ready for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Eastern Daily Press: Andy Mitchell, head of technical, samples one of the Norfolk beers during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYAndy Mitchell, head of technical, samples one of the Norfolk beers during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Eastern Daily Press: A Norfolk beer is sampled during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYA Norfolk beer is sampled during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Eastern Daily Press: Andy Mitchell, head of technical, checks a sample of one of the Norfolk beers during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYAndy Mitchell, head of technical, checks a sample of one of the Norfolk beers during preparations for the 2019 Great British Winter Beer Festival at St Andrews Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)