Production of Newcastle Brown Ale is set to cease on Tyneside after its owners announced plans to close their brewery in Gateshead next year. Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) wants to shut the Federation Brewery in Dunston and transfer operations to the John Smith's factory in Tadcaster.The move, which would result in the loss of 63 jobs, is being blamed on falling beer sales in the UK. Brewing of the ale moved across the River Tyne from Newcastle in 2005.
Newcastle Brown Ale has been brewed on Tyneside since 1927.
As someone born in 'the Felling', a sad day for a truly global beer - and yet another product seeking to divorce name from any real heritage brand values - Eddie.
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