In south London, the warm beating of sun on the Croydon pavement as winter gives way to spring means only one thing: the Crystal Palace Beer Festival is right around the corner.
As the rest of London flocks to beer gardens and beaches, parks and poolsides, those who really know where to spend a sunny afternoon head to Selhurst Park.
It's happening all over again this year as we host our ninth annual Beer Festival right in the heart of SE25 on May 18.
Get yourself in the mood whether you've been before or not by checking out these eight things you didn't know about the Crystal Palace Beer Festival.