Hop City returns to Northern Monk next month

More than 30 breweries from across the globe will be pouring a wealth of best-in-class beers at the third Hop City festival in April.

The event, which takes place from 18-20 April, features 33 breweries and will be held at Northern Monk’s Old Flax Store.

Representing the UK and Ireland is Cloudwater, Deya, Verdant, Track, Burning Sky, North Brew Co, Magic Rock, Wylam, Whiplash, Left Handed Giant, Burnt Mill, Donzoko, Glasshouse, Zapato, Brewdog, Boundary, Timothy Taylor’s and Gipsy Hill.

US breweries pouring are Equilibrium, Hudson Valley, Other Half, Bissell Brothers, Finback and Narrow Gauge.

Representing the EU is Mikkeller, Fuerst Wiacek, Popihn, Soma, Stigbergets, White Frontier, Garage Beer Co and Zagavor.

Russell Bisset, founder of Northern Monk, explained: “We really feel like we’ve pulled out all the stops for the third Hop City festival.

“This year will see more beer poured than ever before, there’s over 30 breweries attending – alongside some of Europe’s finest we’ll be pouring some of the most sought-after beer from the US, including a number of exclusive UK first pours.

“To complement that we’ve raised the bar on music and food, which will include fresh Maine lobster! Finally, having the opportunity to meet some of our Northern Monk Patrons is going to add a whole new dynamic to the experience. We’re all really excited about hosting our best festival yet.”

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