Just a quick heads up that The Free Trade Inn in Newcastle is hosting the launch of what sounds like a fantastic beer, Tyne Bank Piccolo Black from 19:00 on Monday 6th Feb 2012. Piccolo Black, is a collaboration between local Barista, Piccolo Coffee and Tyne Bank Brewery. It is a black pale ale brewed [...]
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In case you missed the round up, both Rick and The Beer Monkey have done some excellent round ups of this years Golden Pint awards which has saved me a massive job so is much appreciated guys!! I was going to copy and paste the results from both into here but you really should go [...]
View PostI’ve left it until the last minute to do these, mainly because I couldn’t make my mind up. Best UK Draught (Cask or Keg) Beer Hawkshead NZ Pale Ale – Truly delicious and stupidly drinkable. Second place goes to Summer Wine Nettle and Ginger Saison and Third goes to Hill Island ThaIPA. Best UK Bottled or [...]
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The Captain Cook Inn are holding their annual Chrismas beer and pie festival, details are below Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th December Bar open 11am till midnight each day. The following ales will be served at The Cooks 4th Winter Warmers Fest. Okells, Red 4.7% Slaters, Blitzen 4.0% Idle, Santa 4.2% Copper Dragon, Christmas Classic [...]
View PostHere’s @kempicus (from Buxton Brewer) Golden Pints for 2011 Best UK Draught (Cask or Keg) Beer: Marble Dobber Best UK Bottled or Canned Beer: Fullers 1845, close runner up Marble/Fullers Old Manchester Best Overseas Draught Beer: Bitburger Best Overseas Bottled or Canned Beer: Yeastie Boys Rex Attitude, equal second Brewaucracy Pumpkin Image Inc and Epic [...]
View PostThe 2009 and 2010 Golden Pint awards we’re a laugh and seemed to go down well so here’s this years list. It couldn’t be simpler, just fill in your answers to the categories below. You can do this in the comments on someone’s blog post, write them in your own blog or email them to [...]
View PostI was going to write a huge post about what happened when Twissup hit Newcastle a couple of weeks ago, but to be honest, there’s been lots of great write-ups which you can read here, here, here, here , here and here (If I’ve missed your link stick it in the comments at the bottom) So [...]
View PostSaltburn Beer Festival organised by Cleveland CAMRA as part of the town’s 150 celebrations. This event will be opened by Sharon Wilson, Saltburn’s Town Crier at Saltburn Community Centre. There will be 35 ales from different parts of the UK and 9 ciders and perries. There will also be local fruit wine, soft drinks and [...]
View PostLate notice I know but Hartlepool Beer Festival starts today. It’s at Hartlepool Borough Hall, Middlegate, Hartlepool TS24 0JD and there will be approximately 50 real ales along with ciders and perries plus wine will be available. Festival Opening Times, Bands & Admission: Friday 14th October: 6pm – midnight (The Moobs plus special guests, £12) [...]
View PostThis festival will be the 30th that as been held at The Cook and to acknowledge this achievement ALL 30 ALES, CIDERS AND PERRY WILL BE PRICED AT £2.00 A PINT ON THE OPENING DAY Kick off will be at 11 am on Thursday 3rd November and will run till midnight Sunday 6th. ENTRY IS [...]
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