Tag: brewery
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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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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…
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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…