14 Things Only People From Northumberland Can Be Proud Of

9. Producing Some Of The Best Ales In the Country

With 11 breweries in operation scattered across the county, you're not going to be far away from a local pint, and you'll never have to suffer the bland, personality-less lager imported from Austrailia or America. As a result of the large selection of ales, the Corbridge Beer Festival has grown in popularity every year, showcasing the local ales and ciders from the region and it is an essential date on every discerning Northumberlandian's calendar.