Drink Features
Newcastle firm Fentimans launch new Cherrytree Cola range
February 17th 2012
Cherrytree Cola has been launched in collaboration with Cherrytree Records and giant inflatable bottles will be on stage during their European tour which will feature LMFAO, Ellie Goulding and The Far East Movement.
The North East women who are changing the image of beer
February 7th 2012
Beer is no longer a male preserve and the industry is ale and hearty. Guy Kiddey reports
Mint Tea Recipe
January 25th 2012
This is one of the best reasons to keep a pot of mint on your window sill! Whether you make a whole teapot or just a cupful the recipe works the same. Mint tea is a great post meal digestive...
Mint Tea Recipe
January 25th 2012
This is one of the best reasons to keep a pot of mint on your window sill! Whether you make a whole teapot or just a cupful the recipe works the same. Mint tea is a great post meal digestive...
Teasy does it - the business brewing nicely for two Newcastle graduates
January 17th 2012
A pair of young entrepreneurs are brewing very nicely – and proving there is hope for the so-called ‘lost generation’
Halloween science night at Centre for Life, Newcastle
October 20th 2011
An unusual ‘science through the medium of alcohol’ event at the Centre for Life Newcastle takes place on the spookiest night of the year - Halloween
‘Spritz Up and Groom’ with Tanqueray® gin at Glorious Goodwood
July 21st 2011
This summer, if you’re heading to Glorious Goodwood to experience the ultimate in horseracing chic (26th to the 30th July 2011), make sure you visit the ‘Spritz Up and Groom’ team in the Tanqueray Bar...
Washington Old Hall beer inspired by nature
July 11th 2011
Washington Old Hall in Tyne and Wear has created its own beer, and the key ingredient is honey from its own hive Words by Jane Hall
What Makes A Charismatic British Pub?
April 18th 2011
As a nation we Brits can’t resist a drink or two down at the local pub; but what is it that makes a truly charismatic British pub? Is it the people, or the quirky atmosphere that makes it quintessentially British?
What Makes A Charismatic British Pub?
April 18th 2011
As a nation we Brits can’t resist a drink or two down at the local pub; but what is it that makes a truly charismatic British pub? Is it the people, or the quirky atmosphere that makes it quintessentially British?
Love Drinks! Are You Wild About William or All About Kate (Cocktails, Of Course)!
March 11th 2011
What could be more fun than getting in the spirit of the Royal Wedding with our fun William and Kate cocktails...
Love Drinks! Are You Wild About William or All About Kate (Cocktails, Of Course)!
March 11th 2011
What could be more fun than getting in the spirit of the Royal Wedding with our fun William and Kate cocktails...
Christmas cocktail video - Brandy Blazer
December 14th 2010
This video features JJ Goodman, winner of BBC’s The Restaurant with Raymond Blanc, showing how to make a Christmas cocktail – the ‘Brandy Blazer’...
Drinks to make the perfect wedding day
September 2nd 2010
It’s your wedding, and one of the crucial decisions is what to give your guests to toast the happy occasion
Raise your glasses to the new beer of Cragside
July 28th 2010
Tough times. But we should all find time to celebrate everything that’s good about our heritage - and what better way than in beer
So how much do you really drink
July 4th 2010
Are we always as truthful as we should be when we consider how much we drink in a week? And do we actually know how much that should be?
Doddington cheesmaker admits love of Cavados
June 12th 2010
Calvados is a heady, applely delight – and has at least one devoted North East fan
The versatility of the humble grape
May 12th 2010
The humble grape is the world’s number one fruit crop. Guess where most of it goes?
Secrets of a North East beer expert
March 31st 2010
Which is the North East’s favourite beer, what makes a good draft ale, and how do you avoid ‘fobbing’? We asked a man who knows
Learn about wine with Newcastle expert
March 2nd 2010
Learning about wine doesn’t have to be a serious business, says a man who knows
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