The names of most of the beer produced at the brewery were named after local people and places, such as Mackem's Shovel Ale and Holy Island Ale, after Sunderland A.F.C.

The brewery also named a few of its beers after political issues, such as Talivan (after speed camera vans - a play on the Taliban), Highway Robbery (also after speed cameras) and hung parliament, with a pump clip showing members of parliament with nooses around their necks.

They also named beers after the local football team players for both Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United FC.

The brewery relocated in 2007 to larger premises at Barrington Road, Bedlington with a larger on site bar which was called Fuggles (after the Fuggle hops).

In 2015 part of the plant and Production was moved to Blyth and the brewery name changed to North Blyth, although many of the beers were retained.