Rooster’s Oliver Fozard wins Brewer of the Year award
December 27th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
The head brewer of North Yorkshire-based Rooster’s Brewing Co is celebrating after winning Brewer of the Year at the Guild of Beer Writers’
Author Archives: Alastair Gilmour
Farewell to Cheers editor Alastair Gilmour
October 13th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
After 10 years leading the North East’s only dedicated pub and brewing magazine, Alastair Gilmour has stepped down as editor
LONG DISTANCE INFORMATION
July 30th, 2020 | by Alastair Gilmour
In the July/August issue of Cheers, poet/singer/songwriter Simma shared his admiration for one of his heroes. Sadly, Charlie Harcourt, one
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,
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