From sensory training and seminars for the Women in Beer Festival in Edinburgh, to the British Guild of Beer Writers...
It feels like I’ve spent the whole summer talking about beer (which isn’t such a bad thing!). From beer judging...
Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes beer festival season! I’ve already had the pleasure of catching up with industry peers at CAMRA’s Newcastle Beer & Cider Festival, and enjoyed spending time with friends and family at Gateshead Beer & Music Festival, Rigg & Furrow’s From the Land event,...
Spring is the season for optimism, and although times are still tough for the industry, there do seem to be...
Autumn always leaves me yearning for hibernation and comfort, so I’ve been donning lots of layers and heading for a...
As hints of summer briefly appeared, the North East came alive with a multitude of beer gardens and taprooms to visit. The Free Trade Inn, Two by Two’s taproom, and Elder Beer Café were among my favourites. I also got to attend Peakender festival, where it was good to see...
