Following a virtual brew event in 2021 due to COVID restrictions, Full Circle Brew Co. invited women to get together in person this year. ‘We Are Here’ is their second Pink Boots Society collab beer, brewed on International Women’s Day…
There are a lot of businesses here in the UK showing their support to Ukraine by brewing beers, or fundraising in other ways. Here’s our list of what’s happening in the North East and beyond if you’re looking to get…
Hops & Dots Birthday Party day has arrived! The brewery has never celebrated turning another year older before, so for 2022 they’ve decided to team up with their friends at Durham Sausage Company to mark the occasion properly. The bar…
The Surtees Arms has been serving ale to the residents of Ferryhill, County Durham, since way back in 1872. As well as being a great destination to enjoy a beer, it’s also the place to make some, as the Yard…
Looking to join like-minded beer fans on a walking tour of the Ouseburn? Free Tours By Foot is Newcastle’s first pay-what-you-like brewery tour! We all know how great the Ouseburn is for its eclectic range of pubs, but did you…
by Nick Smith (co-owner of Steam Machine Brewing Co.) Beer Festivals! They can be wonderful places to have exciting conversations, to engage with brewers and other beer enthusiasts, to sample obscure and popular beers alike, and a chance to really…
by Robin Cowlyn The idea of a bottle share had been discussed in the before times but took on an almost mythic quality during the first lockdown. When Mick from The Free Trade Inn was delivering beer to me when…
by Black Café Brewing Project Hello! Before I tell you about the Autumn Leftover Stout, I guess I ought to start this off with an introduction. I’m Josh Harfoot, a 25-year-old currently working for Full Circle Brew Co., in Newcastle…
Saturday 4th December marks Small Business Saturday, so we’re here with a round-up of ten great Xmas present ideas which all help you to support North East businesses this year. We’re also updating our full #BuyLocal list over the next…
by Robin Cowlyn This piece came about from a conversation with Mick Potts at The Free Trade Inn. I was trying to explain a feeling, never the easiest thing to do and he was looking at me askance, he claims…
