A TEAM of business advisors from a York accountancy firm has assisted with the launch of a new real ale brewery in Darlington.

The School House Brewery, based on the Cleveland Industrial Estate , Darlington, is run by Graham Gannaway.

Mr Gannaway, pictured above right, has been advised by York firm Garbutt & Elliott, working with Matthew Grant and Craig Snaith, also pictured.

Mr Gannaway said: "I had just been let down by an online accountancy firm when I was introduced to Craig Snaith of Garbutt & Elliott at a beer festival.

"That chance meeting was quickly followed by a visit to my brewery by Craig and his colleague Matthew Grant.

"I felt that they understood business, my vision for the future but more importantly they didn’t try and sell me a service that I didn’t need."

Mr Grant, whos is also a member of CAMRA in York, said: "It is an absolute pleasure helping Graham. He is enthusiastic courageous and passionate – and he loves his beer."