Nick Smith, a Science graduate and teacher, has moved into premises behind the Blue Bridge Centre in Newton Aycliffe, trading as “The Steam Machine Brewing Company”. The chemistry teacher left the classroom to open his new business and brew his own craft beer.
Former Newtonian Nick, and his wife Gulen, returned to live in Aycliffe Village, and have invested their savings helped with a start-up loan from Virgin. The new brewery will produce quality keg beer, currently very popular throughout the country.
The enthusiastic couple have already made great progress building up their client base of local pubs and restaurants.
Nick spent two years perfecting his recipe by experimenting with different kinds of hops obtained locally and abroad.
He launched his beers in Darlington last week at The Quaker House and received much praise for his enterprise and skill. We wish Nick and his wife success in this new venture and hope customers will flock to buy this new beer.
