It used to be said that when you utter the phrase “Easter’s early this year” it was an indication that you were getting on in years and had little else in your life to
bother about. This issue of Cheers North East will disprove that notion.
Yes, Easter is early this year – and it was the first thing a twentysomething brewery delivery driver said when we asked if he was busy.
It demonstrates, however, that we’ve just about shaken off the winter blues and looking forward to enjoying longer days, a spot of sunshine, and developing a spirit of wellbeing that should translate into the sound of pub tills ringing.
There’s so much to look forward to in March with beer festivals in the diary, St Patrick’s Day, Mothers’ Day, big sports events hotting up and the introduction of new beer styles that reflect the changing season. The Campaign For Real Ale (Camra) Newcastle Beer & Cider Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary in early April which is also an indicator of spring and....