11 beers launched in Sunderland in a 50-year tribute to Wearside ale

Cheers! Let’s toast the exceptional ales of Wearside after a new one made the headlines.

The rail operator Grand Central has partnered with Sunderland’s Vaux Brewery to create ‘On the Rales’ - a personalised beer exclusively served on Grand Central services, as reported in the Sunderland Echo.

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.

9. Port Independent

Gerard Purvis (31) from Port Independent was pictured launching a new craft beer in 2019. | se

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10. Sour Cherry Chocolate Stout

Maxim Brewery owner Mark Anderson introduced Citra and Sour Cherry Chocolate Stout beers in March 2020. | se

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11. Maverick and Medusa

Maxim Brewery managing director Mark Anderson launched two new beers, Maverick and Medusa, in March 2021. | se Photo: Stu Norton

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A toast to 11 great beers launched in Sunderland in a 50-year tribute to Wearside ale

Cheers! Let’s toast the exceptional ales of Wearside after a new one made the headlines.

9. Port Independent

10. Sour Cherry Chocolate Stout

11. Maverick and Medusa

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