Beer
You could sit pitch-side at Scotland v England
Scottish rugby fans will have the chance to sit pitchside for next year’s Calcutta Cup clash against England at Murrayfield. With the road to Japan fast approaching, Tennent’s Lager, the official beer of Scottish Rugby, is rewarding loyal fans the chance to win a money-can’t-buy experience to see the national team play pitch side with…
Read MoreBellfield Brewery opens tap room in Edinburgh
Peter Ranscombe joins the UK’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery for the official unveiling of its bar in Scotland’s capital. NECESSITY is the mother of invention, or so the old saying goes. For Alistair Brown and Giselle Dye, that adage came true. Dye’s husband, Robin Baillie, was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2000, with Brown being…
Read MoreFantastic facts ahead of National Drink Beer Day
It’s National Drink Beer Day this Saturday and to celebrate we’ve compiled a list of facts about one of our favourite drinks. 1. In ancient Egypt, beer was traditionally brewed by women. Beer soup was also a popular breakfast dish in medieval Britain and was often made with beer and cheese. 2. President Obama was…
Read MoreCAMRA reveals the best public house in Scotland
The Campaign for Real Ale has revealed its best pub in Scotland to mark the close of its Summer of Pub campaign – an initiative to encourage pub-going throughout the warmer months. The top 16 pubs in the UK have been announced in the nationwide search for the next National Pub of the Year; the…
Read MoreIn excess – 10 ways to treat your hangover
Many of us enjoy a wee drink at the weekend – a dram, a lager, or a wee vodka. Banish the pain and nausea of a heavy night on the lash with these good, not so good and downright weird hangover cures! 1. The older the better For the ancient Greeks it was sheep lungs,…
Read MoreBrewing up Banchory’s best beer festival yet
The Banchory Beer Festival in Deeside is returning for the third year running – and the event is brewing up an even bigger line-up this time. The largest outdoor festival of its kind in the north-east of Scotland is celebrating its sixth birthday this year – and Marks & Clerk’s Aberdeen office has been delighted…
Read MoreBean beer joins supermarket craft beer festival
A supermarket has unveiled a beer made from beans as part of its Isle of Ale Scottish Craft Beer Festival. Perfect for craft-obsessed, bargain-hunting beer lovers, the latest Lidl Isle of Ale festival line-up features 20 beers from 14 breweries across the country. Brewed in Scotland’s Capital, Barney’s Cool Beans IPA is made using broad…
Read MoreBakery and brewery team up for a vegan combo
An Edinburgh bakery has teamed up with a brewery to released a one off AlcoHOLE Free Brooklyn-style bagel and alcohol free vegan beer. Bross Bagels in Edinburgh and Brooklyn Brewery’s double act are available from today, Thursday, until Sunday at the Leith Bross Bagels shop only. The AlcoHOLE Free gives Bross Bagels lovers a chance…
Read MoreBelhaven ready to mark its 300th birthday with a bash
Belhaven Brewery is hosting a brewery festival to mark its 300th birthday. Taking place on Saturday 21 September the ‘Belhaven 300th Birthday Bash’ will celebrate the best of Scottish music and beer. Belhaven Brewery is Scotland’s oldest working brewery and has been producing beers in Dunbar since 1719. The word ‘Belhaven’ means ‘beautiful bay’ and…
Read MoreRestaurant brews up a unique dining experience
Renowned Edinburgh restaurant, Fhior has announced a unique dining experience in collaboration with the author of The Beer Kitchen, Melissa Cole next weekend. Taking place on Sunday 28 July, Melissa Cole is an award-winning writer and is widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading beer and food experts. Highly-regarded for her insightful and engaging…
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