Warm-weather days are back again, and life has returned to the great outdoors. Fun in the sun means it’s imperative to stay hydrated, and Europeans have a beverage that’s been doing the job nicely for centuries already. Beer in all its wonderful styles and tastes can be enjoyed at the following events slated for this weekend and beyond:

Cambridge, UK: Some 200 real ales, 80 apple and pear ciders, mead, wine and other beverages await sampling at the CAMRA Cambridge Beer Festival, running through May 24 on the pleasant, tree-studded parkland known as Jesus Green, alongside the River Cam. A variety of street food stalls and a massive cheese counter ensure hunger is kept at bay. As all festivals organized by the consumer organization known as the Campaign for Real Ale, CAMRA for short, the emphasis is not on mass consumption but rather on quality, often locally brewed beverages. Much of the work at CAMRA’s festivals is carried out by volunteers. On Friday, a ticket to the session running from 5 p.m-10:30 p.m. goes for 6 UK pounds (about $8); admission from noon-10:30 p.m. on Saturday costs 4 UK pounds. Drinks can only be sampled from the souvenir festival glass, and payment is rendered through a system of tokens that can be purchased at the cash desk on-site. Online: cambridgebeerfestival.com

Bayreuth, Germany: The Maisel Brewery, a family-owned business in the Upper Franconia region of Bavaria, makes a specialty beer of bright reddish hue, fruity aroma and spicy taste. Maisel’s Weisse won’t be the only beer being served at the brewery’s annual on-site festival, but it’s sure to be flowing abundantly there. Through May 25, tens of thousands of visitors will descend upon this welcoming venue for drinks, live music and traditional fare. Friday night’s musical entertainment has a 90’s theme; on Saturday, various bands perform rock and pop hits from 4 p.m. onwards. Things get sporty on Sunday, when a half-marathon, 10.6-kilometer and and 5 km race are staged, as well as races of shorter distances for young children. Late registration for the FunRuns is possible through May 24, as long as space remains available. Access to the festival grounds is from Hindenburgstrasse, and entry is free. No dogs or large backpacks can be brought onto the premises. Online: weissbierfest.com

Ulm, Germany: The Kleinbrauermarkt, or Small Brewer’s Market, is a relatively small-scale beer festival shining the spotlight on the output of ten regional breweries. Through May 25, the stunning square overlooked by the world’s highest church spire will once again host enthusiastic brewers and the fans of their output. Eight food stands sell burgers, sausages, goulash, langos and Swabian treats such as Käsespatzen and Maultaschen. Stamps certifying purchases from at least six brewers on one’s ProBier Pass doubles as a lottery ticket. Entry to the Münsterplatz venue is free. Online: kleinbrauermarkt-ulm.de

Germany-wide: The Bierbörse, or Beer Exchange, is a traveling festival that’s been in business for more than 37 years now. Calling in at several German cities throughout the warm months of the year, the festival generally sets up in urban spaces such as riverbanks or parks with enough space to accommodate stages for live music and beer garden-style seating. About one third of the venue’s space is given to stalls selling street foods. The beers available here for purchase are a mix of products from local breweries and international brands. In addition to the amply flowing beer on tap, bottles of specialty beers can be purchased for enjoyment back home. Concerts on stage provide the ideal backdrop for hours of sipping pleasure with friends old and new. Cities hosting a Bierbörse in 2025 include Rastatt (through May 25); Pforzheim (May 29-31); Mönchengladbach (May 29-June 1); Leipzig (June 13-15); Ohlig (June 27-29); Mainz (July 4-6); Bonn (July 18-20); Düsseldorf-Benrath (July 25-27); Mülheim (Aug. 1-3); Cologne (Aug. 8-10); Karlsruhe (Aug. 29-31). Online: bierboerse.com

Nuremberg, Germany: One of the city’s highlight events is the annual Fränkisches Bierfest, a beer festival highlighting the output of some 50 privately owned and managed Franconian breweries, alongside a country guest of honor. This year’s guest brewer is Browar Fortuna from Poland. From June 18-22, beer lovers can once again try hundreds of tasty beers served up from stalls lining what was long ago a moat surrounding a castle. A dozen or so food stands serve up sausages, street foods and other hearty treats. Live music rings out from five stages until late in the evening. Entry is free. Online: bierfest-franken.de

Antwerp, Belgium: The Bier Passie Weekend, or Beer Passion Weekend, is the place to sample the beverage the country does best against a dreamlike medieval backdrop. More than 200 artisanal ales, from sour gueuzes to citrus-y white beers, will be offered by some 40 independent Belgian breweries throughout the weekend of June 20-22 at the Handelsbörse event venue, the site of one of the world’s first stock exchanges. A starter package available on-site for purchase goes for 20 euros; this includes a tasting glass, catalogue, and two tokens. Additional tokens go for 3.50 euros each. Online: bierpassieweekend.be