BEER lovers will be able to enjoy an Australian flavour at Bolton's annual fundraising beer festival.

The Bolton Beer Festival which raises funds for Bolton Lads and Girls Club is now under way.

The festival, which is based in a large marquee on the bowling green at the Howcroft Inn on Pool Street, runs until Sunday.

The official festival beer, Outback Bitter, which has been brewed by the Bolton-based Bank Top Brewery, has been made using Australian hops. More than 200 different beers from around the country are being served at the festival.