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The Art of Brewing – an exhibition over 30 years in the making
by Mark James from Eston Arts Centre I like beer. A lot. I would go as far as calling it an obsession, with roots in well-kept cask ale in the early 90s from my first job in a Darlington pub, where I was lucky enough to win a ‘Cellarman of the Year’ award – I…
The CBN Guide To: Oktoberfest Events 2022
We first wrote The CBN Guide To: Oktoberfest back in 2018. Now seems like a good time to update things, as there are so many events in the North East that you won’t want to miss. Oh, and if you’re looking for some UK Oktoberfest-inspired beers to try, you’ll want to read this. A brief…
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 Durham: Hops & Dots Birthday Party
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 and restaurant is a huge space to welcome beer fans and food lovers alike. Opened…
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…