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Any beer enthusiast looking for a weekend city break could do worse than head out west to Bristol. The laid-back city has a vibrant mix of traditional and modern watering holes , most of them serving an eclectic range of local beers from the city’s ever-expanding roster of breweries. While some of those breweries, such as the new trio of Good Chemistry, New Bristol and Incredible Brewing are less well known outside the city, others including Moor, Wiper and True and Lost and Grounded have achieved a national appeal for their innovative ales . For this list we’re focussing on those ales that are mostly available across the country, and have included a pair of beers from Bristol’s posh little neighbour, Bath, where the 20-year old Abbey Ales has recently been joined by the exciting Electric Bear . To further prove the appeal of Bristol as a beer destination , it’s also home to one of the best new craft beer festivals , just a few weeks away in September. So whether you’re out to explor...