Docktoberfest 2022 has almost come to an end!
We wanted to say thank you to all of you that attended any of the dates for this year’s Docktoberfest. THANK YOU!
Countless Steins were drunk. You ate through Mockingbird’s supply of Bockwursts. And to top it off, brought the party energy to the room. We have just about recovered from the weekend (almost) and are beginning to plan our next party (Halloween).
Thank you to all the acts that performed on the different nights. You all brought out the spirit of Oktoberfest. As the saying goes “All good things must come to an end.” However, there’s always next year…
There are still a few tickets left for Sunday 2nd October, so act fast and join the party!
Bone Machine Brew Co recently welcomed our brewers to their brewery…
Back at the end of May, we had the pleasure of brewing with our friends Bone Machine based on the North Bank. The result of the work was our 6.9% West Coast IPA, Shore Leave, a libation to make you feel like a Three Day Millionaire.
This release coincided with a Tap-takeover where Bone Machine brought over several of their beers and gave people a chance to ask the brewers about how this brew came to be.
At the end of September, Jack, Rory and Mike went over to Hull to complete this collaboration with a return brew at Bone Machine. Currently, the brew is in the tanks and we’ll be able to talk more about it soon. What we can say is it’s a strong one… 7.4% to be precise, in keeping with the majority of Bone Machine’s lineup.
Until then, why not try Shore Leave for yourself, or if you have already sampled it, why not stock up on some more? Shore leave is available in 440ml cans, as well as available on tap in the taproom!
Darkness falls across the land. The midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of blood. To terrorise y’all’s neighbourhood… Propaganda’s Halloween Spooktacular is fast approaching!
Docks Academy will have the UK’s biggest club night, Propaganda, possess the Church as they bring their Halloween Spooktacular to Grimsby on Saturday 29th. The venue will be decorated in gruesome décor, you can expect the usual indie and emo bangers from the likes of The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, My Chemical Romance, Paramore and Fall Out Boy. Fancy dress is encouraged. We want to see some propa-terrifying costumes!
This event is selling fast, so pick your ticket up for only a fiver before you miss out!
Downstairs, the taproom team will be decorating the space with Halloween decor and will potentially have spooky surprises of their own, you’ll have to find out for yourselves…
Hot off the heels of Docktoberfest, the Academy is gearing up for a busy October!
Kicking off October, Beerlesque returns to the Church of Beer on Saturday 8th for its quarterly showing of the glamorous world of Burlesque. Expect four fabulous performances from four burlesque legends, under the watchful eye of your regular hostess Kiki Deville. If you’re looking for a totally different Saturday night experience, this is for you. Expect a night like no other! Tickets are still available!
Comedian Scott Bennett will be serving up laughs all night long on Saturday 15th October as part of his UK tour, ‘Great Scott!’. He’s written for many high-profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford (and received high praise from both), as well as recently recording his debut on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo. This is almost sold out, so act fast! Tickets cost £15 plus the booking fee.
The band Toploader is performing a sold-out headline show, marking their 25th anniversary since forming on Saturday 22nd October. Since their formation, the band has sold millions of albums and has amassed multiple top 20 singles in the UK, and abroad. Unfortunately, this show has sold out, but keep an eye on our socials in case any last-minute ticket cancellations become available!
Docks Academy will be Hosting Propaganda as they bring their Halloween Spooktacular to the Church on Saturday 29th for the spooky season! Round up your favourite ghoulfriends, hop on your brooms, and have a truly wicked night! Expect the usual indie and emo bangers from alternative music’s biggest names. This event is selling fast, so pick your ticket up now for only a fiver before it’s gone!
Ending October, we have a theatre production about the life of Jack Kerouac, the Beat Generation writer on Sunday 30th. This event is brought to you in partnership with Theatre On The Edge and East Marsh United.
After 4 years of magnificent hard graft with us Stuart Andrews is moving on to pastures new.
He has been appointed the North East sales rep for Cask International who are a significant beer importer and distributor in Europe and the UK. This is an amazing opportunity for Stu and we cannot stand in his way of progressing and taking this region by storm.
Stu has been a brilliant jack of all trades with us; Bar Manager, Drayman, Trade Sales rep and all-around general good guy. He was one of our first hires and has since become a massive and indelible part of the Docks Beers story. We are sure that if you have spent any time at Docks Beers you will have come across Stu and been won over by his charm and ever-present smile.
So we wish to say a huge thank you to him and that we will miss him greatly. Not just his cheerful face and trojan-like work attitude, but also his dressing up in dirndles, the legendary Stu cam, and most of all his Dad jokes. We are sure you will all join us in wishing him the very best of luck in his new role.
We love you Stu!
