Surge In North East Microbreweries
The organiser of the 35th Durham Beer Festival says an increase in local brewers is helping get young people into work.
A surge in North East micro-breweries is helping young people to get into work and set up their own businesses.
That's what we're hearing from the organiser of this years Durham Beer Festival which starts today.
Peter Lawson is also the Chairman of Durham Campaign for Real Ale.
He told us "We have an explosion of micro-brewers in this area at the moment. They all need a shop window, and they're obviously striving to get sales at all times. People from pubs will be coming, and those are free to choose the beers that they would like to have served in their pubs."
It's the 35th year the festival is being held in Durham and it's expected to attract thousands of people over four days.
You can find out more information about the festival here