Author: CBN
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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…
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Walk on the Wilde Side: Green Hop Beer 2022
Cullercoats Brewery has teamed up with Wilde Farm in Ponteland for the sixth annual release of their green hop beer, Wilde North Blonde. We went hop picking on the farm to hear more about the project and meet the people involved. So…what is green hop beer? You’re probably used to seeing photos from breweries showing…
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Dark and Stormy: Vaux teams up with Old Chimneys to brew something special
Picture a brewery with an Untappd rating of 4.04 and you’re probably thinking of hyped hazy DIPAs and pastry stouts, resplendent branding, perhaps some inkblot cartoon merchandise and ostentatious glassware, and an impressive Instagram following. In this instance, you’d be wrong, as this is Old Chimneys Brewery and none of the above applies. For those…
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The CBN Guide To: UK Oktoberfest Beers 2022
You’ve checked out the events happening in the North East, so it’s time to introduce you to some Oktoberfest-inspired beers released by local breweries and others across the UK this autumn. All tasting notes and images/artwork are taken directly from the breweries – let us know your thoughts if you’re trying some! North East Oktoberfest…
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The CBN Guide To: Oktoberfest Events 2022
We first wrote The CBN Guide To: Oktoberfest back in 2018. Now seems like a good time to update things, as there are so many events in the North East that you won’t want to miss. Oh, and if you’re looking for some UK Oktoberfest-inspired beers to try, you’ll want to read this. A brief…