Manchester, Music and a Pint of Nostalgia: Oasis and the City’s Love Affair with Beer

Few cities wear their identity quite like Manchester. It's a place of rain and rebellion, of working-class grit and cultural gold. And when it comes to music, Manchester gave us one of the most iconic bands the UK has ever seen: Oasis.

But there’s something else Manchester does just as well as music — beer.

In this post, we’re raising a glass to the city where Britpop swagger met brewing brilliance, and showing you how to relive that Oasis energy through Manchester-made beers, all available right here at Beerhunter.co.uk.

Supersonic Sounds, Northern Sips

Picture it: It’s 1994. Oasis are tearing up the charts with Definitely Maybe, pubs are packed, and Manchester is buzzing. The Gallagher brothers are loud, proud, and unmistakably northern — and so is the drink of choice for many fans: a pint of something proper.

Fast-forward to now and the northern beer scene is as strong as ever. Manchester is home to some of the UK’s most exciting breweries, and they’re crafting modern classics with just as much attitude as the music that put the city on the map.

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Ready to channel that Manchester spirit? These beers and gift sets bring together the best of the city’s brewing scene with a nod to its musical legacy.

Brian Cannon-Designed Manchester Breweries Craft Beer Gift Set with Glass

Designed by Brian Cannon, the man behind Oasis’s most iconic album art, this set is a true collector’s piece. Featuring beers from standout Manchester breweries, it’s a tribute to both the city’s craft scene and its legendary sound.

Personalised ‘On the Sixth Day, God Created Manchester’ Craft Beer Gift Set

Bold, proud, and packed with northern character — this 5-can gift set is the perfect present for any Oasis fan or Mancunian-at-heart. Comes with a glass and the option to personalise, so you can make it even more iconic.

Cloudwater Piccadilly Pilsner – 12 Pack

From one of Manchester’s top independent breweries, this crisp and refreshing pilsner is perfect for summer sessions and playlist throwbacks. Clean, punchy, and unmistakably local — just how we like it.

Tunes, Tinnies and Proper Manchester Vibes

Planning a summer BBQ or music night? Queue up Morning Glory, crack open a cold one, and let the nostalgia pour. Some pairing inspiration:

• Live Forever – Something bold and hoppy

• Roll With It – Keep it classic with a pilsner

• Don’t Look Back in Anger – A smooth pale ale to ease into the evening

Or just line up the Manchester gift sets, invite a few mates round, and let the cans and the conversation flow.

Manchester: Still the Centre of the Universe

Whether you were there for Oasis’s heyday or just love a bit of northern culture, there’s no better way to celebrate Manchester than with a few local beers and a banging playlist. From design-led gift sets to fresh craft lagers brewed down the road from Piccadilly, we’ve got everything you need to relive the glory days — or create a few new ones.

Explore our full range of Manchester-inspired beers and gifts and make your next beer night a proper one.

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