Scotland
Gold for Black Gold
Cairngorm brewery’s Black Gold (4.4 per cent ABV) has been crowned CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Scotland. The session stout was described by judges as hav...
Old Jock takes Scottish crown
Broughton brewery’s Old Jock Scotch Ale has been named Scotland’s best independent cask beer. Judges at the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) Ind...
Expert help for women in brewing
The Scottish “women who beer” community, formerly known as Beers Without Beards, has launched a UK-wide mentorship programme. It will offer women who...
Is Keykeg the way to open up the world of real cider and perry?
I recently spent a weekend at FyneFest, the annual festival run by lauded Scottish brewery Fyne Ales. The event has been running since 2010 and, since...
Setback for Scotland’s bottle deposit scheme
A troubled bottle deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland is in danger of collapsing after the British government said it can only be implemented if i...
Boost for Scottish brewer’s visitor experience
Scotland’s oldest working brewery Dunbar’s Belhaven has a new addition to its trophy cabinet as it as been given VisitScotland 4 Star Quality Assuranc...
Scotland’s deposit scheme delayed
Scotland's first minister has stepped in to the row over the country’s controversial deposit return scheme (DRS) and delayed its launch until March ne...
Sun shines on sustainable brewery
The rising sun glints off an array of solar panels on the roof of Stewart Brewing in Midlothian, as part of a ÂŁ300,000 investment educe its emissions...
Guid moves in Westminster
Arran brewery’s Guid Ale is flying the Scottish flag in Westminster as it is the featured beer in the House of Commons Strangers’ Bar. The appearance...
Scottish drinkers urged to fight alcohol ad ban
CAMRA believes Scottish government plans for an alcohol advertising ban could be the biggest threat to good beer in its 50 years of campaigning in Sco...
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