From brewery birthdays to beer awards, I’ve had a full-on few months! I kicked things off at Almasty Brew Co’s...
Spring has arrived and as always, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate with a beer or two! I was...
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....
It’s amazing what a difference a bit of sunshine makes! With summer finally here, I’ve been making the most of...
As hints of summer briefly appeared, the North East came alive with a multitude of beer gardens and taprooms to...
Festival season is in full swing, and I’ve definitely been making the most of it! From Brew York’s Birthday Bash to Rigg & Furrow’s From the Land Festival and Blackfriars inaugural Beer Festival, it’s been a great first half of the year. Walks and pub visits have been high on...
Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes beer festival season! I’ve already had the pleasure of catching up with...
As autumn turns to winter, now is the perfect time to snuggle up with a pint in your favourite pub...
It feels like I’ve spent the whole summer talking about beer (which isn’t such a bad thing!). From beer judging to festivals and brewery tours, it’s been wonderful to catch up with so many friends in the industry, and to try so many different beers. Speaking of events – I’ve...
Autumn always leaves me yearning for hibernation and comfort, so I’ve been donning lots of layers and heading for a...
From sensory training and seminars for the Women in Beer Festival in Edinburgh, to the British Guild of Beer Writers...
Springtime is here once again – bringing lighter nights and lots to look forward to in the beer world. Back in November, I became an accredited Beer Sommelier, but the learning doesn’t stop there and I’m looking forward to continuing my beer education this year. January marked a huge milestone for...
