As hints of summer briefly appeared, the North East came alive with a multitude of beer gardens and taprooms to...
Autumn always leaves me yearning for hibernation and comfort, so I’ve been donning lots of layers and heading for a...
Spring is the season for optimism, and although times are still tough for the industry, there do seem to be shoots of hope. It’s refreshing to see new events being planned, and I’m glad to have attended a couple already, including the Tyneside Lambic Trail organised by The Lanterne Rouge....
Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes beer festival season! I’ve already had the pleasure of catching up with...
It feels like I’ve spent the whole summer talking about beer (which isn’t such a bad thing!). From beer judging...
From sensory training and seminars for the Women in Beer Festival in Edinburgh, to the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards, it’s always great to be reminded how much there is to explore in the world of beer. One thing that stands out at beer judging events is how underrepresented...
Spring has arrived and as always, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate with a beer or two! I was...
Festival season is in full swing, and I’ve definitely been making the most of it! From Brew York’s Birthday Bash...
From brewery birthdays to beer awards, I’ve had a full-on few months! I kicked things off at Almasty Brew Co’s 11th birthday celebrations at their taproom, before heading to Norwich to be a table captain for The World Beer Awards. It’s always a brilliant few days, and I got to...
As autumn turns to winter, now is the perfect time to snuggle up with a pint in your favourite pub...


















