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: 28th August 2026 @ 14:15
| Brewery | Name | ABV | Style | Tasting Notes | Gluten Free | Vegan | Sponsored By |
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| Adnams | Session Ghost | 3.4% | Bitter | Ghost Ship Session IPA is the latest addition to the Ghost Ship fleet. It’s brewed to provide those refreshing lemon and lime characteristics that first captivated drinkers, at an approachable 3.4% abv. |
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| Black Sheep | Riggwelter | 5.9% | Bitter | A dark brown fruity bitter, with some hops and malt present, the fruitiness particularly carries on to the dry, bitter finish. |
Beer Gadgies | ||
| Blue Monkey | Cinder Toffee | 5.0% | Stout | A rich full bodied stout with huge toffee aromas and delicious caramel undertones lingering nicely on the tongue, a crunchie in a glass! |
Yes | ||
| Consett Aleworks | Foremans IPA | 4.8% | IPA | Consett Aleworks | |||
| Consett Aleworks | White Hot | 4.0% | Golden | A sweet fruity beer with citrus hops lasting well into the finish. |
Grey Horse, Consett | ||
| Durham Brewery | Currant Chaos | 5.0% | Blackcurrant Sour | Sharp and tangy sour with bucketloads of fresh blackcurrants. Vibrant pink in colour with a fresh blackcurrant sherbet zing. Pucker up! No colouring or flavourings added - totally natural. |
Yes | The Victoria, Durham | |
| Fat Cat | Tropical Tom | 4.1% | Golden | Vibrant flavours of mango, guava and passion fruit. Light-bodied, refreshing and packed with tropical character |
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| Fox Cub Brewing | Rust & Ruby | 3.5% | Dark Mild | Deep ruby and smooth, with Fuggles and Harlequin hops |
Victoria, Witton-le-Wear | ||
| Fox Cub Brewing | Windfall | 4.6% | British Brown Ale | Windfall is a medium-bodied, easy-drinking British Brown Ale that proudly celebrates the heritage of UK brewing. Crafted exclusively with grains and hops grown on British soil, and fermented with a traditional British ale yeast, it showcases the craftsmanship of UK farmers and maltsters. The robust malt profile - featuring caramel, toffee, and toasted biscuit - is enriched by the modern flair of Harlequin hops, used in a late dry hop to impart gentle tropical fruit aromas. |
Victoria, Witton-le-Wear | ||
| Full Circle Brewing | Stout | 3.9% | Stout | The roasted coffee and chocolate aroma of this silky smooth Oat Stout is followed up swiftly with flavours of rich malt and a mild hop bitterness provided by Goldings. The biscuity malt backbone ties this beer together beautifully, ticking all the boxes of what we want from an easy drinking stout. |
Yes | Yes | |
| Full Circle Brewing | Waves of Nelson | 3.4% | Hazy Pale | Yes | |||
| George Samuel | Cavalcade | 4.5% | Bitter | Traditional Golden bitter, brewed with all British malts fuggles and challenger hops. |
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| Hill Island | 24/7 | 3.9% | Pale Ale | Celebrating 24 years of brewing in Fowler's Yard, Durham City; brewed with 7 of our favourite hop varieties we've used over the years. Pale and hoppy with refreshing bitterness |
Bay Horse, Bishop Auckland | ||
| Hogs Back | Exmoor Gold | 4.5% | Pale Ale | Golden best bitter with balance of malt and fruity hop on the nose and palate with sweetness following. Bitter finish. |
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| Hopper House | Hay Bay Pale | 3.8% | Double hopped IPA | ||||
| Moor | St Philip | 5.0% | Stout | Named for the historic neighbourhood at Moor's doorstep. It is a rich, full-bodied stout brimming with roasted coffee, dark chocolate and a hint of molasses. Silky smooth with a dry finish - a stout with character and a strong sense of place! |
Yes | ||
| Oakham | Green Devil | 6.0% | IPA | A full bodied, cask aged premium golden IPA. Smooth, with powerful hop harvest aromas and big citrus and tropical fruit hop flavours leading on to a crisp, refreshing finish. |
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| Ossett | Butterley Bitter | 3.4% | Bitter | A light and refreshing traditional Yorkshire bitter brewed from pale and crystal malts and hopped with Challenger and Fuggles. |
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| Rudgate | Ruby Mild | 4.4% | Mild | Nutty, rich ruby ale, stronger than usual for a mild. |
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| Salopian | Darwin's Origin | 4.3% | Bitter | Pale brown in which hops and fruit are dominant. Hops top the aftertaste with a pleasing lingering bitterness. Well balanced with a moreish demand. |
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| Saltaire | Birthday IPA | 5.0% | Session IPA | Brewed to celebrate the brewery's 20th anniversary. Features a clean, crisp malt base with zesty orange and lemon rind, tropical fruit notes, and a gentle resinous bitterness leading to a dry, moreish finish. |
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| Sigma | Ropsley Gold | 4.3% | Golden | Golden ale with Maris Otter and crystal malts for a rich, rounded body and hint of caramel sweetness. Balanced with traditional hops to deliver a smooth, satisfying pint with a clean, dry finish. |
Dun Cow, Witton-le-Wear | ||
| Thirsty Moose | Canny Canuck | 4.5% | Maple Brown Ale | Our maple brown ale infuses Canada's greatest export with the North East's most beloved beer style. Deep, malty flavours of biscuit, nut, caramel, and fermented maple syrup combine to create a smoky woodland aroma. |
Yes | ||
| Thornbridge | Jaipur | 5.9% | IPA | Full-bodied multi layered bittersweet pale gold beer, hops, citrus and tropical fruit on a backbone of malt, ending more bitter. |
Arthur Corner | ||
| Three Brothers | Feel the Rhythm | 5.3% | Tropical IPA | Our award winning tropical IPA. An easy going beer with a juicy tropical hoppy flavour and low bitterness to keep going all day. |
Yes | That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop, Chester-le-Street | |
| Titanic | Plum Porter | 4.5% | Porter | Dark brown with fruity spangles on the nose. Sweet plum fruitiness gives way to a gentle malty bitter finish with some cherry sides. |
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| Yard of Ale | Old Dog, New Tricks | 3.7% | Red/Brown Ale |
