Pod On Tour…The Old Coal Yard – Northern Alchemy

Over the bank holiday weekend, we finally saw live music again at the impressive Virgin Money Unity Arena. The Libertines were outstanding and the city was in fine form at Gosforth Park. Despite music being top of the agenda, we had to make time to visit as many of Newcastle’s finest brewery tap rooms. First […]

Wanderlust – Allendale Brewery, Hexham

Wanderlust is a West Coast Style IPA brewed by Allendale Brewery, based in Northumberland; brewed with Zeus, Cascade, Centennial , Citra and Mosaic hops allowing for a punchy, 6.5% pale ale which is hoppy, fruity but bitter too. Summary A 6.5% IPA, Wanderlust is the little brother of Allendale Brewery’s award winning Double IPA (7.4%). […]

Calmer Chameleon – Brew York, York

Calmer Chameleon is a core Session APA brewed by York’s “Brew York”; brewed with CTZ, Idaho 7, Mosaic and Simcoe hops to leave a lasting hoppy, fruity taste. Summary Following a trial brew, Calmer Chameleon fast progressed to being part of the breweries core range, and it’s easy to see why. The beer has a […]