We delved into the Sunderland Echo archives to look at the different brews to have been produced in the town and nearby over the years.
So whether it’s the Tall Ships special, Double Maxim in a can, the Bounce Back variety or Nowtsamatta, we’ve got them all in these 13 reminders.
Take a look and raise a toast to the ales!
9. A toast to a great brew
Mark Anderson at the Raspberry Porter pump with a bottle of the beer at Maxim Brewery. It's a scene from 2019. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
10. Right back to 1977
David Travers, product manager at Vaux; Peter Heyward, marketing director; and head brewer Ian Dickson with Sunderland's very own beer, Sunderland Draught Bitter. Remember this from 1977? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. Share your brilliant brew memories
Which tipple would you like to bring back from times gone by? Tell us more by emailing [email protected]. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CA