It's been nine years since Christine Forsyth came over the brow of the hill to look down on Low Newton on a grey, wet day.
Despite having never pulled a pint before, she took over The Ship Inn after falling in love with the coastal village.
And now Christine and daughter Hannah have enlisted the help of brewer Michael Heggarty to realise a new dream.
She said: "Hannah and I have always dreamt of producing our own beer for The Ship and when the opportunity arose to secure the excellent services of Michael – formerly of Barefoot Brewery – we jumped at the chance.
"For the first four years Hannah, who is a fine arts graduate, worked with me, then took time out to travel and teach.
"She's now back, and we think we are the most northerly micro brewery in England.
"Surely, we're the only one run by mother and daughter."
The building, which has been owned by The National Trust since 1980, has been a pub since the18th century, when brewing was very much a local concern.
Christine added: "It is more than likely that at some time in its history it would have brewed its own beer.
"The pub used to be known as The Smack, and there are still hops growing along the back lane."
And by brewing on the premises, the pair also plan to play their part for the environment.
"Because we'll be reducing the need for deliveries by other brewers, we hope to reduce the carbon foot print of the pub," said Christine.
"We see this as a very important aspect of the enterprise as well as building upon The Ship's already excellent reputation for serving quality real ale."