The Setlist & The Script

  • Echelon Coffee Roasters

    Who are Echelon Coffee Roasters? Echelon Coffee is a small speciality coffee roasters based in Leeds. They opened their roastery in 2018 with the goal to bring the best coffee globally to the Yorkshire region, in the most ethical of ways. Their coffees, predominantly Afircan all rank high on the…

  • Brewery of the Week – BrewBoard

    Who are BrewBoard? BrewBoard are an exciting independent brewery based in Cambridgeshire. “The Board has assembled from far and wide, bringing prodigious talent and experience together to produce something special.” Creating modern, intuitive, on trend beer, BrewBoard are one of my ones to watch in 2020/21 with their session, American…

  • Artist of the Week – The Novus

    We’re back in business and music is ready to take centre stage on Halfway 2 Nowhere again. I’ve been quiet during lock-down, working out what’s best for the blog going forward and I’m delighted to launch our Artist of the Week series. Each week – this music blog will feature…

  • Garage Beer Co. – Gone Hollywood

    Gone Hollywood is a world-leading Berliner Weisse made with blackberry and rhubarb, brewed by Garage Beer Co. in Barcelona, Spain. Branding: As would be expected with Garage Beer Co., the branding for Gone Hollywood is clean, easily digestible and makes you think a little. The green colour is crisp and…

  • Booze Views – Crooked Brewing Ltd.

    The third instalment of Booze Views is here, the feature that puts your views online, giving you the chance to let your local know just why you love them so much. This week, we’ve had people answering questions about Crooked Brewing Ltd, a small brewery in Yorkshire. Who are Crooked…

  • Garage Beer Co. x Whiplash Collab – Shoelaces

    Shoelaces is the latest collaboration from Garage Beer Co. in Barcelona, this time with Whiplash, of the Republic of Ireland. The 6.5% IPA comes in a 440ml can and is currently widely available from bottle shops nationwide. Branding: Everything about Garage Beer Co is by the book and to the…

  • Ainsty Ales Assassin Oatmeal Stout

    Ainsty Assassin 4.9% oatmeal stout. Ainsty Ales is an independent brewery based in the heart of the old ‘York & Ainsty Wapentake’ in York, UK. Branding: An eye catching 330ml can with Ainsty Ales logo and a bold name, description of style and an image that reminds me of a…

  • Single Review: Waiting For The Rain – Andrew Cushin.

    Andrew Cushin is more than a talented singer songwriter. He’s a troubadour, a lyrical poet who roams from town-to-town telling his touching tales. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you will do soon. I was lucky enough to see one of his last performances when he appeared on a…

  • S43 – Trippin’ on Simcoe DDH Pale Ale – 2020

    Trippin’ on Simcoe DDH Pale Ale – S43 Brewery have recently stormed into the craft beer world with oodles of eyebrow raising fresh releases and they haven’t gone unnoticed. With “Trippin’ on Simcoe” being the latest addition to their “Trippin’ on” series and there being a certain amount of hype…

  • Brew By Numbers – 05 | India Pale Ale – East Coast 2020

    05 IPA – East Coast 2020 is one of BBNo’s latest brews, part of the double header released alongside West Coast 2020. Branding: There’s really something about Brew By Numbers I like when it comes to their branding; it’s a science, to the point they have a full brand development…

  • Single Review: Modern Times – Reclaim Vienna.

    Releasing an unexpected lock-down single, based on remote writing and isolation demos is a ballsy move. With their surprise digital release Modern Times, I think that Reclaim Vienna just about pull it off. I’ve really liked the earlier songs from Reclaim Vienna. With their anthemic guitars, synth loops and driving…

  • Roaster of the Week – Frazer’s Coffee Roasters

    Who are Frazer’s? Based in Sheffield, Frazer’s Coffee Roasters began in 2014 with a keen focus on quality, fresh and great tasting coffee. Sounds good so far right… They are big suppliers within the local Sheffield area, supplying cafes, restaurants and offices with their high quality roasts. What I like…

  • Brew By Numbers – 05 | India Pale Ale – West Coast 2020

    05 IPA – West Coast 2020 is one of BBNo’s latest brews, part of the double header released alongside East Coast 2020. Branding: Clean and crisp, as expected from BBNo. Great simplicity. ABV, ingredients and beer style very clear and like the 5 point rating for their core elements (Malt,…

  • Brewery of the Week – Full Circle Brew Co.

    Who are Full Circle? Located in Hoults Yard, Newcastle, Full Circle are the most recent addition to the vibrant craft beer scene in the North-East. Set-up less than a year ago, the brewery has already established itself locally with one of the UK’s finest taprooms and during the lockdown period,…

  • Meet the brewer – Horsforth Brewery

    Yorkshire’s Hidden Gem Yorkshire is a region of the UK, known for its beer production in recent years. Some of the country’s finest beers come from the likes of Brass Castle in the north, Docks to the east, Abbeydale, the south and many more, but the most understated one of…

  • Roaster of the Week – Red Bank Coffee

    Who are Red Bank? Red Bank Coffee are a coffee roaster based in Coniston, Lake District. A small batch independent roaster, they have won numerous national awards for their coffee and their Penny Rock, Mountain Rescue and Suke Quto coffees have all received Great Taste Awards from The Guild of…

  • Track of the Day – Will I Ever Love Again

    George Hughes has released his debut track Will I Ever Love Again? It’s a lockdown triumph, with a “Cinammon” folk line running through the track. You can’t help but tap your feet to this and I’m struggling to get it off repeat! Big working from home vibes and I like…

  • Brewery of the Week – Abyss Brewing

    Who are Abyss? Abyss Brewing are an independent brewery on the south coast of England, about 20 miles away from Brighton. The brewery make hop-forward, on trend beers with a belting core range established featuring hazy IPAs and some quirky offerings. Throughout lockdown they have been brewing several new beers,…

  • Top 5 Alcohol Free IPAs 2020

    Top 5 Alcohol Free IPAs 2020

    I must point out before you read on – I will never write a review of beer, coffee or music unless I’ve drank or listened to it. That might seem obvious, but some people will just aimlessly write the popular opinion and get a load of web visits and hits.…

  • Single Review: Time is Right – Shader.

    One of the reasons for doing this job is to bring to your attention to some of the best new music that is out there. My role here today is rather redundant. If you are not aware of Time Is Right by Shader – WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Or perhaps…