OK so the first local festival of the year takes place in what in my opinion is the most improved pub in the region, the Free Trade Inn. The festival runs from the 27th of this month through to the 30th but some of the beers (marked) will be on earlier. So, some of you may think the place needs a lick of paint but I call it character and it has it in abundance as well as a great selection of beer/cider and a view to die for.
Some cracking beers on the list, I’m particularly looking forward to the Odell, Orkney and SWB offerings and the Cider Tarts will have enough to keep them quiet for a while…well…OK nothing ever keeps a Cider Tart quiet. Both HH and I will be down there on a least a couple of the days so say hello if you spot us. The pub itself is easy enough to get to from the centre of Newcastle by jumping on a Yellow QuayLink bus which will drop you only 50 yards from the door.
Draught
Allgates, Green Bullett
Arran, Dark
Blue Monkey, Guerilla Stout
Boggart, Rum Porter
Bowland, Hen Harrier
Brewdog, Riptide *Available from Tues 25th
Darkstar, TBC
Durham, TBC
Durham, TBC
Fyne Ales, Jarl
Fyne Ales, Hurricane Jack
Mallinsons, Motueka
Marble, Ginger
Marble, W90
Marston Moor, Implacable
Nelson, Loose Cannon
Orkney, Clootie Dumplin *Available from Tues 25th
Ossett, South Pacific IPA
Ossett, B2K
Rudgate, Northern Brewer
Salamander, Cloak and Dagger
Salamander, Slapstick
Stables, Monboucher Mild
Summer Wine, Boreas
Summer Wine, Heretic Imperial Black IPA
Titanic, Stout
Wansom, Millers Mirth
Wharfbank, Slinger
Wold Top, Against the Grain * Gluten Free Beer
Wold Top, Dawn Of Time
Cider
Westons, Organic Vintage
Westons, Winter Twist
Millwhites, Single Organic
Millwhites, Novo Pyrus
Millwhites, Pear Lite
Millwhites, Equinox
Mr Whiteheads, TBC
Mr Whiteheads, TBC
Broadoak, Perry
Broadoak, Bristol Port
Broadoak, Moonshine
Orchard Pig, Hot Mulled Cider
Guest Draught Bar
Erdinger, Urweisse
De Koninck, Winter De Koninck
Sierra Nevada, Celebration
Sierra Nevada, Northern Harvest
Sierra Nevada, Old Chico Crystal Wheat
Sierra Nevada, Brown Ales
Sierra Nevada, Porter
Odell, IPA