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Calling all beer lovers: the new Baltic Beer Festival is set to be one of the North East’s biggest
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There’s something special about the North East’s brewing scene right now, and this August, Baltic is throwing open its doors to celebrate it properly.
On Saturday 1st August, Baltic Beer Festival brings together 10 of the region’s most exciting independent breweries for a one-day celebration of craft beer, bold flavours and the people behind the pumps.
Tickets are £12.50 per person for this 18+ event, and we’d recommend pre-purchasing £20 worth of tokens in advance by selecting the “General admission + £20 tokens” option at checkout, so you’re ready to start sampling the moment you arrive.
A DAY DEDICATED TO LOCAL BREWING
This isn’t just another beer festival. It’s a curated showcase of what makes the North East’s craft beer scene so special, bringing pioneering favourites together with boundary-pushing newcomers under one roof.
This is Baltic’s first ever beer festival that will be held across two sessions, from 12pm – 5pm and then 6pm – 11pm. Expect expertly crafted beers, a buzzing atmosphere and the rare chance to chat with the brewers themselves about what’s in their glass.
CHEERS TO A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL BEER
Every ticket includes a Baltic-branded festival glass, yours to keep and take home as a memento of the day. DJ De Ja Brew will be soundtracking the festival throughout, and street food will be on hand to pair perfectly with whatever’s in your glass.
Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or just starting to explore what the region has to offer, gluten-free beers will also be available, so there’s something for everyone to raise a glass to.
Rigg & Furrow
Northumberland’s farming heritage runs through Rigg & Furrow, a farm-based brewery that uses barley grown on its own land to bring a true field-to-glass approach to its beers.
Full Circle Brew Co.
Based in Hoult’s Yard, Byker, Full Circle Brew Co. is home to great beers and an award-winning taproom, with a focus on approachable, flavour-forward brews. The team has quickly built a following for its inventive small-batch releases.
Wylam Brewery
One of the region’s best-known names, Wylam Brewery has been at the heart of Newcastle’s craft beer scene for years, brewing everything from modern classics to experimental one-offs from its home at Exhibition Park.
Talking Tides Brew Co.
Inspired by the North East coastline and based in Marske-by-the-Sea, Talking Tides Brew Co. brings a fresh, contemporary edge to the local beer scene with a range built around bold, easy-drinking styles.
Twice Brewed
Based near Hadrian’s Wall, Twice Brewed combines dramatic surroundings with a proud brewing tradition, producing beers that reflect the rugged character of the Northumberland landscape.
Donzoko Brewing Company
A Gateshead favourite known for its hazy IPAs and small-batch experimentation, Donzoko Brewing Company has built a loyal following among the region’s craft beer enthusiasts.
Vaux
A historic Sunderland brewing name reborn, Vaux carries more than a century of North East brewing heritage into its modern range of beers.
Wear Beer Brewery
The newest brewery in Sunderland, Wear Beer Brewery focuses on small-batch, locally-loved beers brewed with the surrounding community in mind.
The First & Last Brewery Northumberland
Based in Bellingham, The First & Last Brewery is an award-winning, family-run microbrewery producing small-batch cask-conditioned, canned and bottled beers. Inspired by Northumberland’s wild landscapes and dark skies, each brew captures a little of the county’s untamed spirit.
Allendale Brew Co.
Brewed in the North Pennines, near Hexham, Allendale Brewery is known for its traditional, characterful ales rooted in classic brewing methods.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA
Rachael Ellis
Head of Content
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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