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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…
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…
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…
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…
Top 10 Xmas Gift Ideas for Small Business Saturday
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 few days, so keep an eye on our socials for more info! 1. Handmade Beer…