Enjoy a cloudy lemonade with a spirited difference

Many of us enjoy a chilled cloudy lemonade to help us relax. A Scottish distiller has now put a different slant to it, as a new crossbreed juniper-led gin, macerated in Sicilian lemon peel, has joined the LoneWolf pack. Craft beer expert BrewDog has cut its teeth with the BrewDog Distilling Co,. launching a series…

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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…

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Bellfield 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…

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Bakery business set to open its fourth outlet

A Scots business is to open its fourth bakery shop in the Dalry area of Edinburgh. Twelve Triangles, run by Rachel Morgan and Emily Cuddeford, will open on 16 September at 50 Dalry Road, and the 500sq ft, 15 cover shop will be open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Sunday, serving a selection of…

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Fantastic 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…

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Revamped Raven with a face lift and fresh concept

A Glasgow-based craft beer bar and kitchen has unveiled a trendy new look and menu, serving up the best of Scottish produce with an attention-grabbing roasted meat twist. Located in the city centre, The Raven is marking its fifth anniversary with a facelift and a brand-new food offering, created by incoming head chef, Kenny Maltman,…

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CAMRA 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…

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In 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,…

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Bean 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…

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Bakery 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…

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