Newcastle University SUG manufactures beer 'by students, for students'

While some universities are banning alcohol on the campuses, students of the Newcastle University, Newcastle, have launched their own beer brand called the OverDraught through their microbrewery, StuBrew.

Run by the Newcastle University Students’ Union, the brewery has already produced about 800 pints (379 liters) of the India Pale Ale which is made by students for students, The Journal reports.

The ale will be available at different locations on the campus as well as external pubs and bars.

Ale is a type of beer brewed from malted barley using a warm fermentation with a strain of brewers' yeast. Compared to lager yeasts, ale yeast ferments more quickly, and often produces a sweeter, fuller-bodied and fruitier taste.

Stu Brew co-president Anawat Tarr said the hard work of the students led to the birth of the brewery and the success recorded so far.

“It’s been a long and challenging journey to set up the brewery, obtain the licensing and gear up for production. But seeing the tangible results from the efforts of so many people is very gratifying," Tarr said.

“Producing OverDraught wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of all the students involved in Stu Brew.”

Another co-president, Zelda Mendelowitz, said over 200 students were involved in the microbrewery enterprise.

“We are very excited about the launch, and hope people will enjoy OverDraught. It has brought together over 200 students who have helped guide the microbrewery enterprise, develop recipes, brew and cask beers, and through market research and academic projects linked to the brewery,” Mendelowitz said.

gathered that all sales profits will be ploughed back into training and development for students and the enterprise.

According to The Journal, StuBrew was launched in 2013 and is one of the 25 environmental and sustainability initiatives in the UK to have been given the go-ahead following a £269,341 funding through the National Union of Students’ Green Fund.

Ale is a type of beer brewed from malted barley using a warm fermentation with a strain of brewers' yeast which often produces a sweeter, fuller-bodied and fruitier taste.