It’s a perfect time for us to sample 11 other ales which made the headlines in years gone by, from Sunderland Draught Bitter to Sour Cherry Chocolate Stout.
In case you missed it;
5. Honey beer
It's June 2011 and a new Honey Beer was launched at Washington Old Hall. Director of Delavals Brewery, Dave Gilfillan and House assistant, Mel Clarke were there for the big day. | se
6. Delilah launch
Team Leader at The William Jameson, Anth Maven and Mark Allison from Maxim Brewery unveiled the new beer "Delilah" at the pub's mini beer festival in February 2011. | se
7. A Dark Mistake
Local band Hyde & Beast who launched their own beer, 'A Dark Mistake' in 2014. It was on sale at The Dun Cow in High Street West, Sunderland. | se
8. Keel Over
Back to 2017 when a beer was named to celebrate the Sunderland leg of the Tall Ships Races. | se