North Blyth Brewery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | 2021-05-17 |
| Headquarters | Blyth , England, United Kingdom |
| Products | Cask ale |
North Blyth Brewery was a modest-sized brewery situated in Blyth, Northumberland, England. Specializing in cask ale, it operated from 1996 until it closed in 2021.
History
Originally established in Bomarsund, Northumberland, in 1996 under the name Northumberland Brewery, it debuted with a lineup of five beers including Northumberland Castles (3.8% abv), Northumberland County (4.2%), and Duke of Northumberland Premium (5.0%). Over time, the brewery crafted close to 60 different cask ales.
A number of its beer names paid tribute to local landmarks and figures, such as Mackem's Shovel Ale, which nods to Sunderland AFC fans, and Holy Island Ale, inspired by Lindisfarne. The brewery also incorporated political motifs into some brews, like Talivan and Highway Robbery, both alluding to speed camera enforcement, as well as hung parliament, notable for its bold packaging. Additionally, several beers celebrated players from Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United FC.
In 2007, operations moved to a more spacious site on Barrington Road in Bedlington, where they introduced an on-site pub named Fuggles, a reference to the Fuggle hop variety. By 2015, part of the brewing process shifted to Blyth, leading to a rebranding as North Blyth Brewery while preserving many of the original beer titles.
The brewery officially shut down on 17 May 2021.