Dark Star Brewers Praise Newcastle Pubs “Great People And Beer”
VISITING brewers have praised a Newcastle pub for it’s “great people, great beer and great food.”
West Sussex ale-makers Dark Star travelled six hours north to the Brandling Villa in South Gosforth for a midweek meet the brewer event, bringing 14 of their brews along for the ride.
And while drinkers were impressed by the beers on offer, head brewer Finn and marketing man James Cuthbertson were also delighted with the suburbian boozer.
“It’s an amazing pub with great people, great beer, great food,” said James.
Beers on the pubs 18 handpulls included Carafa Jade, The Art of Darkness, 1910 Porter, American Pale Ale, Revelation, Six Hop, Hophead, Espresso, Festival, Summer Meltdown, Sussex Extra Stout, Partridge Best Bitter, Sunburst and Dark Star Original.
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