Bellfield 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…

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Made From Grapes: It’s time to subscribe to sustainability

Made From Grapes, the wine shop in Glasgow, has launched a monthly subscription service with some very special bottles, writes Peter Ranscombe. THERE’S a phrase on one of the bottles from Made For Grapes that really caught my eye: “Grapes from healthy vineyards – cultivated by real farmers”. It’s a mantra that could apply equally…

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Wine to Dine – May 2022 – Ruaridh Emslie

Wine columnist Peter Ranscombe goes wild pairing wines to recipes by Ruaridh Emslie. RIESLING is such an exciting yet under-rated grape variety. It’s the darling of the wine trade – ask any wine merchant about their favourite white wines and riesling is bound to be near the top of the list. Yet vague memories of…

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A 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…

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Popular food and drink festival is returning in April

Paisley’s popular Food and Drink Festival is returning in-person for 2022 with a two-day feast of fun next month. Paisley Food and Drink Festival is one of Scotland’s largest outdoor food and drink festivals and the extravaganza will take place at Abbey Close and Bridge Street in Paisley town centre on Friday 29 and Saturday…

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A bright green Apple Soor beer for St Patrick’s Day

The ‘wizards of sours’ at Edinburgh’s Vault City Brewing have launched a luminous green beer to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The Portobello-based brewery has created a sweet Apple Soor beer that tastes like – you’ve guessed it! – Apple Sourz. The first 250 web orders will receive a free shot glass – perfect for St…

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Breakfast waffle sour beer is the latest from Vault City

Scotland’s scientists of sour beer have unveiled their latest creation – a beer that tastes just like breakfast. The Fruits of the forest triple-stacked breakfast waffle beer is the latest in a long list of experimental beers by Portobello’s Vault City. Although it’s full of fruit, co-founder Steven Smith-Hay, has urged beer aficionados to avoid…

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Clay pigeon shoot will be a (double) barrel of fun

The Borders Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is organising a clay shoot next month. This will take place on Sunday, April 10, at Bisley at Braidwood near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders – and those interested can register a team of four to take part at the six-stand, 60-clay flush shoot. Bisley at…

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Wine to Dine – April 2022 – Bad Girl Bakery

Good egg Peter Ranscombe pairs five wines with recipes from Bad Girl Bakery. CHECK out the recipes from Bad Girl Bakery in the printed or digital versions of Scottish Field’s magazine food feature and then grab your apron. Once those sweet treats are cooling on their racks, it’s time to think about the accompanying wines.…

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Chef Tony Singh creates a new range of beers

Scottish celebrity chef Tony Singh has announced the launch of a range of beers working in collaboration with Scottish Brewery of the Year, Fierce Beer. As one of the UK’s best loved chefs, renowned for his lively personality, this is Tony’s first foray into the drinks market. Kicking off with Indian Lager infused with cardamom…

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