After a dry two years, Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival is now back and it's eager to make up for lost time.
The popular festival, which has been cancelled since 2019 due to the pandemic, opened on Wednesday at Northumbria University Students' Union with a huge range of brews ready to slake that thirst. The news of its comeback delighted its fans and the festival, now in its 44th year, is set to receive a warm welcome throughout its four-day run.
For those planning a visit to sample some of the best ales and ciders around, here's a guide to the big event.
