Tag: new beer
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…
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…
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…
Help for Ukraine
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 involved. If you know of any other North East businesses that should be included, please…
Autumn Leftover Stout
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 upon Tyne. Monday to Friday I work as a Packaging Supervisor, but just over a…
Pilot Beer Go Vegan
Independent Leith brewery, Pilot, are upping their inclusivity game by making their beer lactose free – creating a fully vegan-friendly portfolio. Recognising that two of their bestselling beers were not accessible to vegan and lactose intolerant communities, the team at Pilot have recreated their recipes, removing the need for lactose but keeping the flavour their…
