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What is a pub?
by Robin Cowlyn What is a pub? It’s not just a building that serves beer. A real pub is a place of gentle contemplation that changes as the day passes, sitting as you swig your drink, not necessarily thinking of anything. It is a place where people meet, whether friends or not to pass the…
Books ‘n’ Beer Pairings
We teamed up with the wonderful Forum Books in Corbridge, to bring you their recommended book pairings for some of the North East’s best core beers. All beers were purchased from CentrAle and sent on to Helen at Forum to match with her favourite books and take some photos. The links to buy all of…
The new South Shields beer scene
Think of South Shields, and you may be picturing a stroll along the beach with a packet of chips from Colmans, queuing for a Minchella’s ice cream, a late-night curry on Ocean Road, or thousands of knackered runners reaching the finish line of the Great North Run and claiming their well-earned medals. Ponder where to…
Top 10 North East stouts to try this Stout Day
Stout Day 2020 is upon us, so we’ve compiled a list of ten fantastic local stouts to try, and where to buy them online (although maybe don’t try them all at once!). 1. Durham Brewery – Temptation We’re starting big, with the stunning 10% Imperial Russian Stout from Durham Brewery. This beer is so delicious…
Canny Changes Coming Up at Three Brothers Brewing Company
Three Brothers Brewing Company started in Teesside back in 2016, when Kit Dodd and his brother Chris decided to team up with Kit’s brother-in-law, Chris, to make their beery dreams a reality. The brewery is the result of drawing on the expertise of each team member to help bring the company to life. Kit has…