Success for the Wylam Brewery - Northumberlands breweries leading the way as usual

Wylam Brewery is toasting success after securing a listing at Tate’s family of four galleries around the UK.
Three beers made by the micro brewery, which marks its 15th anniversary this year, will now be sold at Tate venues, a move the firm said will raise awareness of its brands on a national scale.
Directors were invited to the Tate to showcase their beers and, as a result, Jakehead India Pale Ale, Puffing Billy – a smoked bitter – and Les Saisonnier, which is Wylam’s lemon balm and rosemary farmhouse ale, will be available at Tate venues from later this month
Full report here:
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/wylam-brewery-moves-modern-world-9662965

1 and 1/2 Days to go until the end of Dry January! Missing a beer

I have worked hard to support Northumberland and local North East brewers, and successfully campaigned to get the duty on beer reduced. This success saw me celebrate in the past with Hadrian Border brewer, and local constituent, Martin Hammill. I have been round his Newburn brewery and his beer is superb. I will definitely be having an ale to celebrate the end of Dry January at some stage next week.
But once again it is fair to say that being sober for a month has been a great health boost, and I would strongly recommend Dry January to anyone.