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Alpha Delta Unveils First Permanent Cask Beer
Newcastle-based Alpha Delta Brewing launches Roca, their first-ever core cask beer. Alpha Delta has had a number of requests for their beers in cask following limited special releases but felt now was the right time to launch one in their core range. Ross Holland, founder and head brewer at Alpha Delta said “We are really…
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Top 10 Xmas Gift Ideas for Small Business Saturday
Saturday 3rd December saw Small Business Saturday celebrated across the UK, so we’re back with our annual round-up of ten great Xmas present ideas which all help you to support North East businesses this year. All gifts featured are under £50, too. We’ll also be updating our full #BuyLocal list, so keep an eye on…
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Best Craft Beer Advent Calendars 2022
Still pondering which beer advent calendar to get? We’re back with our annual round-up of our favourites. From brewery boxes to bottle shop selections, have yourself a merry lead-up to Xmas with ten of the best options to see you through until Santa’s here (including no and low alcohol ones, too). All calendars are subject…
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Books ‘n’ Beer Pairings #3
With a rainbow of autumnal colours adorning the trees right now, and winter edging nearer, hibernation mode starts to set in. So we’ve teamed up once again with independent bookshop Forum Books to bring you their recommended book pairings for some of the North East’s best beers. The change in weather brings a change in priorities…
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Your New Local: The Beer Drop launches in Low Fell
The latest micropub to open in the North East, The Beer Drop, has landed on the high street to answer the question a lot of locals have been asking — “where can we find a decent pint of craft beer?” Think of Low Fell and you might be picturing your drive from the Tyne Bridge…