Beer
Beer
Below is the latest list of Beer that we expect to be delivered to the Durham Beer Festival.
This information is supplied in good faith and whilst we will attempt to keep this page as up to date possible there may still be some last minute changes to availability and ABV may occur. Please note that some beers are being held as reserves to be tapped when other beers sell out, so not all beers are available at all times.
The information below may be sorted by any of the headers (except "Tasting Notes") to help you find drinks to your taste or interest. Just click on the relevant header to sort by that column.
Last Updated: 19th August 2025 @ 21:05
| Brewery | Name | ABV | Style | Tasting Notes | Gluten Free | Vegan | Sponsored By |
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| Allendale | Hop On | 4.7% | Pale Ale (GF) | Fresh pine aroma gives way to aromatic American hops for a bold tropical fruit flavour and lingering bitter finish. |
Yes | The Victoria, Durham | |
| Battle | Storming Norman | 4.4% | Red rye ale | Rich ruby, with spiciness from the added rye, and with a hit of citrus |
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| Black Hole | Lincoln Imperial Ale | 3.8% | Bitter | Session bitter, golden in colour |
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| Castle Rock | Harvest Pale | 3.8% | Blonde | Aromatic blend of American hops produces a delicate citrus character |
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| Clearwater | Real Smiler | 3.7% | Pale Ale | Refreshing summer ale |
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| Consett Ale Works | Cast Iron | 4.1% | Golden ale | Session ale |
Consett Ale Works | ||
| Consett Ale Works | Plate Mill | 5.2% | Strong bitter | Malty and full-bodied |
Steve Kent | ||
| Durham | 31 Years Later | 4.7% | Pale (IPA) | The 31st birthday brew! Low gluten, with barley and wheat. |
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| Exmoor | Gold | 4.5% | Golden ale | Malty aroma and flavour, slightly sweet and hoppy |
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| Fierce | Sunwave | 3.4% | Session Blond Ale | Session pale ale with notes of zesty citrus fruits set against a light bready malt base. |
Yes | Yes | |
| First and Last | Reiver | 4.2% | Dark Bitter | Toffee, chocolate and caramel malt flavours make for a smooth and tasty ale |
Old Elm Tree, Durham | ||
| George Samuel | Harvey | 5.2% | Porter | Smooth and malty with fruity sweetness and roast finish |
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| Harvey's | Dark Mild | 3.0% | Mild | Soft and slightly sweet with dry, nutty aftertaste |
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| Hexhamshire | Devil's Water | 4.1% | Dark | Malty, with a fruity range of flavours and a full taste |
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| Hill Island | Summer Thai Booze | 3.4% | Speciality pale | TBC, but likely involving ginger and lemongrass |
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| Hopper House | Old Red Eyes | 3.8% | Ruby | Pilgrim, Pioneer, and Northern Brewery hops give an initial sweet flavour followed by a gentle malty taste |
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| LUDA | Stingray | 5.2% | Tropical IPA | Hazy, with tropical fruit flavours, soft body and light bitterness |
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| Magpie Brewer | Best Bitter | 4.2% | Bitter | Fruity UK hops balance the malty character |
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| Maxim | Medusa | 5.6% | DDH IPA | Hoppy with a hint of dryness |
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| Metalhead | Pretty Vacant | 3.8% | Blonde | Simpsons malts, US Mosaic and UK Challenger hops. A floral aroma and lovely fruity citrus flavours. |
That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop, Chester-le-Street | ||
| Nene Valley | Egyptian Cream | 4.5% | Stout (milk) | Velvety and full-bodied with a fruity hop bite. (Contains lactose) |
Yes | ||
| Pennine | Palinka | 4.5% | Porter (fruited) | Smooth and rich, with brandy flavours, a proper plum porter |
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| Round Corner | Market Bitter | 3.4% | Bitter | Deep golden colour with bready and caramel malts underpinning a floral and fruity hop aroma. |
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| Salopian | Oracle | 4.0% | Citrus ale | Dry and not overly bitter, with lime and sherbet aromas |
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| Thirsty Moose | Canny Canuck | 4.5% | Maple Brown | Malty and biscuit, with hints of chocolate, nuts and maple syrup. A North East favourite with a touch of Canada |
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| Three Brothers | The Bitter Ex | 3.7% | Bitter | Traditional bitter with subtle toffee notes |
Chester-le-Street Masonic Centre | ||
| Timothy Taylor | Dark Mild | 3.4% | Mild | Dark ruby with smooth, creamy taste and a hint of roast |
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| Titanic | Plum Porter | 4.9% | Porter | Well rounded and sweet, with a delicate blend of hops |
The Victoria, Witton-le-Wear | ||
| Twisted Oak | Dodger | 4.8% | Dark ale | Dark crystal malt and four American hops |
Yes | ||
| Wickham House | Dark Angel | 3.5% | Porter | Roasted coffee, sweet, and with plenty of body |
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| Woodforde's | NOG | 4.6% | Dark ale | Deep ruby red and a rich chocolate, treacle, and liquorice taste |
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| Yard of Ale | Made of Stars | 4.1% | Amber Ale | Spring Pale, Chocolate, & Amber malts, giving coffee and chocolate flavours, balanced with a combination of three European hops |