New centenary ale for Sir John Fitzgerald pubs

Sir John Fitzgerald, founded in 1926 on Tyneside, has commissioned a special ale to celebrate 100 years in business.

The new 4.1 per cent blonde ale has been brewed by Heaton-based Anarchy Brewery and will be served in each of Sir John Fitzgerald’s 15 venues across the region.

Dawn Miles, co-founder of Anarchy Brewery, said: “We are very proud of the Centenary Ale and of having supplied Sir John Fitzgerald since 2012.

“It is a great honour to be asked to produce this for them and to be part of the company’s centenary celebrations.”

Sir John Fitzgerald operates a range of popular pubs and bars, including The Crown Posada and The Bridge Hotel in Newcastle, as well as venues further afield such as Twin Farms in Kenton Bank Foot and the recently refurbished Fitzgerald’s in Wardley.

Centenary Ale will feature in a year-long programme of community events and charitable fundraising activities.

Barry Ladhar, director at Sir John Fitzgerald, said: “We are delighted to be strengthening our relationship with Anarchy Brewery and making Centenary Ale a cornerstone of our celebrations.

“Reaching 100 years is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the generations of customers, staff, managers and communities who have supported Sir John Fitzgerald over the decades.”

Sir John Fitzgerald was acquired by the Ladhar Group in December 2020.

Further details about the Centenary Ale and the celebrations can be found at anarchybrewco.com.