Beer
Innis & Gunn releases Atlas Series Islay whisky cask beer
Brewer Innis & Gunn has launched its first limited edition beer for 2020: Islay Whisky Cask. Part of the brewer’s Atlas Series, which draws influence from barrel-aged spirits from across the globe, the 7.4 % amber ale takes inspiration from the world of Scotch Whisky distilling and has been matured in Islay single malt quarter…
Read MoreArdbeg Distillery launches a limited edition beer
Ardbeg, the world-renowned Islay distillery, announced the release of its first ever beer – The Shortie Smoky Porter. Named after Ardbeg’s beloved canine mascot, Shortie the Jack Russell, this limited edition will be launched in partnership with Brewgooder as part of their Global Gathering campaign. The brain-child of flatmates Alan McIntyre, global brand manager at…
Read MoreBeer Without Beards members create their own drink
To celebrate International Women Day, the members of the ‘women who beer group’ Beers Without Beards have brewed their own beverage. The beer will be launched on 8 March at the Portobello Tap alongside a Women In Beer tap list – and all are welcome. The group teamed up with brewery Cross Borders, to brew…
Read MoreScots firm inspires brewers of the world to unite
A total of 250 brewers from 24 countries will simultaneously release unique, small-batch beers to bring clean water to developing countries – and it’s all because of Scottish craft beer brand Brewgooder. The Scottish social enterprise on a mission to bring clean drinking water to one million people in developing countries has launched its biggest…
Read MoreTennent’s does the light thing with new lager
Tennent’s has launched Tennent’s Light – Scotland’s lowest calorie light lager at 114 calories per pint and 3.5% ABV. It was revealed after teasing its release by anonymously floating illuminated white LED balloons at iconic landmarks across the country. The brewing team at Wellpark in Glasgow has spent the last year perfecting a new light…
Read MoreGet ready for a beer spa treatment this weekend
Dry January has become a phenomenon, but with four weeks of detox almost complete and February being only days away, Heverlee is offering a novel way to ease out of abstinence – with the UK’s first official ‘beer spa’ treatment. Belgian beer, Heverlee, has teamed up with renowned men’s grooming company, Ruffians in Edinburgh, to…
Read MoreBrewery hits its funding target in just 19 days
A Scottish craft brewery has smashed its £600,000 target in just 19 days to crowdfund an international expansion. Female run, fast-growing, north-east brewery WooHa has raised the total in just 19 days from a crowdfunding campaign designed to ‘give everyone a little WooHa’. WooHa Brewing Company, based in Kinloss in Moray, launched the crowdfunding campaign…
Read MoreCelebrating Eduardo Paolozzi in food, drink and art
A new partnership celebrating ‘the father of pop art’ is to open the Paolozzi Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh. Nonna’s Kitchen Owner, Gino Stornaiuolo, and Edinburgh Beer Factory founders, John and Lynne Dunsmore, are partnering to open Paolozzi Restaurant & Bar at 61 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, previously an RBS site. Named after the Edinburgh-born Eduardo…
Read MoreWomen’s only night for beer and donuts
The Edinburgh-based ‘women who beer group’ Beers Without Beards will celebrate Galentine’s Day with an exclusive Donut and Beer pairing next month. Featuring two big names in the Edinburgh Food & Drinks scene: The Kilted Donuts and Cross Borders Brewery, this will take place on 13 February. Created 10 years ago by the fictional character…
Read MoreDoddie Beir will be pouring across Scotland
A Scottish hospitality group has created a one-of-a-kind pint to be poured in its bars – with all profits made going to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Inspired by the Scottish rugby legend, Doddie Beir will be served at Signature Group venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews throughout the Guinness Six Nations to raise…
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