Good weather, good beer, and good events from breweries across the UK – here’s our pick of beery things to do this month:

Howling Hops Takeover

Thursday 16th May | The Free Trade Inn

Howling Hops started out as Hackney’s first brewpub, and the brewery can now be found in Hackney Wick, where they brew bold, unfiltered, unpasteurised beers (all suitable for vegans).

They’re up in Newcastle for a Tap Takeover and Meet the Brewer event at The Free Trade Inn, which is sure to be a great night. Check out more info over on the Facebook event here.

The Free Trade Inn, 12 St. Lawrence Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AP

Black Lodge at The Box Social

Thursday 16th May | The Box Social

Black Lodge Brewing are coming up to the Toon to brew a collab. with Box Social. Whilst they’re here, the Liverpool brewers will also have a tap takeover at The Box Social pub. Beers include ‘Leap In The Dark’, their 12% raspberry impy stout which has caught our eye.

The full beer list is over on their Facebook event here.

The Box Social, Arch 11, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3NZ

McColl’s Birthday Bash

Friday 17th May | Coppers at Gosforth

McColl’s Brewery has made it to the grand old age of two, and to celebrate they’re having a beer bash over at Hop Secret. There’ll also be the release of their new beer (a 6.2% Belgian Trappist Style Dubbel), as well as food from Hatch 76.

RSVP to the event over on Facebook here.

Hop Secret at Coppers, 17A Princes Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5TT

Brew York Taproom Takeover

Friday 17th May | Anarchy Brew Co.

Brew York is taking over the taps at Anarchy in Walkergate, with beers including Rhubarbra Streisand Extra Custard (rhubarb & custard milkshake IPA), and BA Empress Tonkoko (Buffalo Trace barrel-aged tonka, coconut, cacao & vanilla milk stout).

With a chance to chat to the brewers, plus food from Rib & Rub BBQ, this is a great way to start the weekend.

More info (including the full beer list) in the Facebook event here.

Anarchy Brew Co., Unit A1, Benfield Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NQ

Almasty Spring Open Day

Saturday 18th May | Almasty Brewing Co.

Two new beers, a further five pouring, plus food from Shanty Town Barbeque, and doughnuts from R Place…we can’t wait for the next Almasty event! The new beers are a Mango Parfait, and Raspberry Milkshake Gose (an adaptation of their raspberry gose).

Check out the Facebook event for more info.

Almasty Brewing Co., Unit 11, Algernon Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0NB

Shindigger Tap Takeover

Friday 24th – Monday 27th May | The Cluny

Time for some Manchester beery goodness, and it’s in the shape of ShinDigger Brewing Co., who have a tap takeover at The Cluny to see you through the (hopefully) sunny bank holiday weekend.

Check out the Facebook event for updates on the beers.

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ

DEYA Can Release

Saturday 25th May | NORD Bottle Shop

Starting on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekend, the team at NORD in Whitley Bay has put together a DEYA Brewing Company Showcase, with 5 kegs and 5 cans available from the Cheltenham brewery.

Head over to the event on Facebook for more details.

NORD Bottle Shop, 167 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 3RF

Roosters Brewing Co. Tap Takeover

Thursday 30th May | Newcastle Tap

It’s hard to believe that Roosters celebrated their 25th anniversary last year; the family-owned brewery which introduced new world pale ales to a lot of beer drinkers in the UK is back with a new brewery space, and they’re bringing 10 cask and keg beers with them to Newcastle Tap.

Join the Facebook event here.

Newcastle Tap, 4 Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EN

Neptune Brewery Meet the Brewer

Friday 31st May | Town Mouse Ale House

If you’ve not tried Neptune Brewery‘s beers, you’ve got a great opportunity to do so down at The Town Mouse. The Tap Takeover starts on Thursday 30th May (6 cask and 6 keg beers). Les and Julie from Neptune will be there on the Friday for a Meet the Brewer, and to tell you more about their Liverpool brewery, and their new taproom which opens later this month.

More info on the Facebook event here.

The Town Mouse Ale House, 11 St. Mary’s Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7PG