Craft beer boom slows to a trickle as numbers of new breweries drastically drop Sean Murphy April 25, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News Using data from HMRC, the report found that there were just eight more breweries recorded in 2018 – a massive drop when compared to the 395 recorded in 2017. The total number of UK breweries reached to...
First look: BrewDog returns home to Aberdeenshire with new bar launch in Peterhead Sean Murphy March 28, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News BrewDog will open its doors in ‘The Blue Toun’ at 59-61 Marischal Street, from noon on Friday the 29th March, serving up 18 fresh kegged beers and a range of stone baked pizzas, as well as providing ...
Tickets go on sale for the Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven Scotsman Food and Drink Staff March 13, 2019 Drink, In the News The Midsummer Beer Happening is set to take place from Thursday, June 20, to Saturday, June 22, in a purpose-built marquee in Stonehaven’s Baird Park. Organiser Robert Lindsay stated that they are...
A tourist’s guide to Glasgow’s best whisky, gin and craft beer experiences Sean Murphy March 11, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, Gin, Whisky While it's indisputable that Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city, Glasgow could easily make the case for being its capital for food and drink. With the rise in popular bars, clubs and eateries over recent...
8 of the best Scottish drinks to toast the bard with this Burns Night Sean Murphy January 9, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, Gin, Whisky “Inspiring bold John Barleycorn! What dangers thou canst make us scorn! Wi’ tipenny (ale), we fear nae evil; Wi’ usquebae (whisky), we’ll face the devil!” - Tam O'Shanter The cold, dark month of...
Five great beer alternatives to traditional festive drinks Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 21, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink, General Uninspired by the thought of a tot of Sherry or a glass of eggnog? Niall, who runs the Wee Beer Shop in Glasgow’s southside, has picked five great beers that are the perfect alternatives to traditional...
Christmas gift ideas for craft beer lovers Siobhan Hewison December 6, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink, Under the Tree Sure, you could treat your craft beer-addicted loved one to the usual gifts like a pack of beers, a cool bottle opener, or a swanky set of glasses. However, there are many more creative and thoughtful options...
Three Scottish breweries where you can brew your own beer Siobhan Hewison November 15, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink Since the major boom of the craft beer industry over the last several years, homebrewing has seen its own mini-revolution, with many beer enthusiasts taking to their kitchens to experiment with all things hops...
Edinburgh’s Craft Beer Experience 2018: Everything you need to know Finlay Greig November 13, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink Here's everything you need to know about the celebration of brewing. When is it taking place? This year's event runs for five sessions over three days, taking place from November 15 to November 17. The...
Ale Miles: BrewDog launches the world’s first craft beer airline Rosalind Erskine October 25, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News BrewDog Airlines takes flight in February 2019 with a round-trip between London and Columbus, the capital of Ohio State and home of the Aberdeenshire brewery’s US HQ and its craft beer hotel, The...
