Beer
Beer festivals name their dates
SCOTLAND is preparing for a summer of beer festivals, with events unveiled in Edinburgh and Glasgow. First up is Holyrood Distillery, which will hold the capital’s first three-day beer and whisky festival, “The Mash Up”, on 3-5 June. Breweries signed up for the event include Barney’s, Bellfield, Campervan, Cold Town, Cross Borders, Newbarns, Other World,…
Read MoreNew craft beer range coming to Scots supermarkets
Lidl has launched an exclusive new Scottish craft beer range, Beinn Brewing, in partnership with long-standing supplier, Stewart Brewing. Crafted in homage to Scotland’s scenic landscape, the Beinn Brewing range consists of three tropical pale ales for spring-time sipping. The bold and bright beers – including a Citrus Belter, Tropical Trossachs and Beinn Hazy –…
Read MoreVault City’s sour beers are boosting their sales
Vault City has announced that its sales have tripled year-on-year to almost £2 million as customers across the UK increasingly become suckers for sour beer. This news comes as the Edinburgh-based brewery launches two new beers made using real fruit nationwide in Tesco – a Blueberry Maple beer and Triple Fruited Mango beer. Last April,…
Read MoreBellfield Brewery: Keeping ‘Vigil’ on Edinburgh’s beer
Bellfield Brewery took a ‘deep dive’ into gluten-free beers, but is now moving them from a niche into the mainstream, writes Peter Ranscombe. WHILE the rest of the nation sat transfixed by BBC One submarine drama Vigil last autumn, Bellfield Brewery in Edinburgh was preparing to take delivery of its very own stainless-steel tubes. “They…
Read MoreIslay Whisky Cask from Innis & Gunn and Laphroaig
Brewer Innis & Gunn has collaborated with iconic Islay based whisky maker Laphroaig, to brew the limited-edition beer, Islay Whisky Cask. Islay Whisky Cask’ is a 7.4% Scottish Red Ale which this year, has been slowly matured in rare, Laphroaig single malt whisky Quarter Casks. Priced at £7 per 330ml bottle, Islay Whisky Cask will…
Read MoreLimited edition beer glasses from Innis & Gunn
Fans of Innis & Gunn Lager Beer would say they’re a ‘glass’ act. Now, owners of the brewers much coveted and very frequently ‘borrowed’ swirly lager pint glass, will be excited to hear that there is now a new glass to try and get their hands on. Brewer Innis & Gunn is celebrating the launch…
Read MoreA new Scottish oatmeal stout has been launched
Inveralmond Brewery has launched Ossian Oatmeal Stout, a high quality, contemporary oatmeal stout, brewed in the heart of Scotland. Deep black in colour with a rich creamy head, Ossian Oatmeal Stout is a 4.1% brew that offers the perfect stout experience. Classic aromas of sweet malt, coffee and cocoa are evident and the flavour is…
Read MoreGlasgow Craft Beer festival reveals a stellar list
Scotland’s biggest celebration of craft beer have today announced the stellar line-up for this year’s event. Set to make its city debut from 8-9 July, the Glasgow Craft Beer festival will reach new heights in its new home at SWG3, relocating from Edinburgh. The chance to explore hundreds of world class craft beer options, tickets…
Read MoreCraft beer launched showcasing Pale Ales and IPA
Flavourly has launched Equilibrium – the ultimate craft beer taste test. Equilibrium is a range of Pale Ales and Session IPAs – showcasing ingredients from throughout the history of brewing and brewed to be drunk in pairs as the ultimate craft beer tasting test. Brewed exclusively for Flavourly, the online craft beer specialists,’by legendary Irish…
Read MoreLinlithgow microbrewery sells its first beers
An eco-friendly microbrewery in Linlithgow which was backed through a crowdfunding project last summer has sold its first beers, having opened for business online. Strangers Brewing Co. exceeded its crowdfunding target last September to raise over £20,000 towards the kit needed to brew its hand-made, small batch beers. Its first five beers are now available…
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