Spirit of adventure
June 11th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
The current stalling of the beer and brewing industry might mean that things have gone quiet, but for many people,
Author Archives: Alastair Gilmour
Beer for hot springs and long summers
June 11th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
To Øl Gose To Hollywood (3.8% abv). Gose Ale – a tart thirst-quencher brewed with oranges developing a fruit sweet
Setting sail with the loan arranger
June 11th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
One of the country’s leading providers of Start Up Loans for Business has announced its 6,000th customer – its local
Ten points for a safer pub environment
May 21st, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
This is a hugely challenging time for our pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes and bars and some of us don’t dare
Lost in music
May 5th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
With our pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes closed for the foreseeable future, there aren’t many opportunities for musicians to play
Lockdown initiatives
May 4th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
Life goes on in some form at Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. Here are a few ideas – send your details to
Tight-knit community boxing clever
May 4th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
First & Last Brewery, based at Elsdon, Northumberland, has created the Northumberland Breweries Beer Box, featuring some of the region’s
No feet first for vintage port harvest
May 4th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
Photo credit: kobrandwineandspirits.com If you think social distancing is a worry for our pubs, spare a thought for the Portugal’s
Canned Rat’s where it’s at
May 4th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
West Yorkshire’s independent Ossett Brewery is canning its core beer range which is available for home delivery across the UK.
Gold now pours from tin
April 25th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
It took 20 years and a global pandemic to make this happen… Finally Wylam Brewery customers can enjoy Wylam Gold
