Tag: brewery
MAYDAY: McColl’s Brewery’s Latest Project for Men’s Mental Health
In a bid to tackle the often-overlooked issue of men’s mental health, McColl’s Brewery has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative. The Mayday project, a nationwide collaboration involving six other breweries and 25 venues across the UK, aims to raise funds and shatter the stigma surrounding men’s mental well-being. At the helm of this project are…
Moonwake Unveils Exclusive Collaboration with Full Circle – Introducing West Coast IPA
Leith’s Moonwake Beer Co. and Full Circle Brew Co. have joined forces once again to create a new beer. Following their successful previous collaboration, the breweries now present their latest beer release: a captivating West Coast IPA. This limited-edition IPA is set to please fans of all things piney, starting with an exclusive release at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Tale of Two Durhams
An international collaboration between two Durhams (Durham UK and Durham North Carolina) has culminated in the most sociable way imaginable – a double beer festival on either side of the Atlantic. Four craft brewers from Durham North Carolina were paired with counterparts from County Durham. Steam Machine Brewing Company, headed by husband and wife Nick…
Things to do in County Durham: The Surtees Arms Spring Beer Festival
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 of Ale has been brewing on-site for the past 14 years. You’ve probably seen us…
Things to do in Newcastle: Free Tours By Foot
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 know it’s also a haven for independent breweries, too? If you’d like to explore a…
