In Pictures: Behind the scenes at Reading Beer and Cider Festival

Hundreds of ales, beers, wines and perries will be offer. Credit: Getreading

Testing out the pumps ahead of opening day. Credit: Getreading

Let's hope all the barrels are labelled up correctly. Credit: Getreading

Safety measures are being put in place for festival goers. Credit: Getreading

Festival Organiser Dave Scott. Credit: Getreading

Crates are being moved in and their contents set up as part of the festival. Credit: Getreading

Food preparation is underway to accompany the booze. Credit: Getreading

Food is also being offered at the four day festival. Credit: Getreading

Everything at the festival will have its set space. Credit: Getreading

Pausing for a break, the volunteers are hard at work alongside organisers. Credit: Getreading

Beer barrels are all labelled with the brew they contain. Credit: Getreading

CAMRA taps will be serving beer and ale from breweries across the UK. Credit: Getreading

Kissingate Brewery is a West Sussex based company. Credit: Getreading

Award winning booze will be showcased at the Reading Beer and Cider Festival. Credit: Getreading

Signs will show name, prices, percentage and whether or not it contains certain ingredients. Credit: Getreading

Booze lovers will come across hundreds of beers from across the UK. Credit: Getreading

Forklifts do some of the heavy lifting, moving barrels and crates. Credit: Getreading

Volunteers make up a large part of the work force setting up the festival. Credit: Getreading

Festival organiser Daniel Stott staying on top of preparation. Credit: Getreading

Don't forget to flush says Marilyn Monroe. Credit: Getreading