Edinburgh’s Vault City brewery has brought back its crowd-pleasing Black Grape Buckie sour beer.
Inspired by the flavours of popular tonic wine, Buckfast, the first batch of the unusual brew sold 7000 litres. The brewer has since expanded into a new premises that can produce over 10 million litres of beer annually, and has set its sights on becoming a ‘household name’.
So the Buckie beer is back, in V.2, said to be packed with the ‘familiar, nostalgic flavours of sweet stewed fruits, a hint of cough medicine, and the juicy twist of black grapes’.
Vault City describes it as ‘a big flavour for a big night’, with 8.3% ABV, it’s recommended serving is in ½ or ⅓ pints.
Co-founder Steven Smith Hay said: “We wanted to create a drink that wasn’t just a beer; it’s a cultural phenomenon in a can.
“We are thrilled about the reception to our Buckfast-inspired brew. Having sold the equivalent of 15k cans of this first release, we couldn’t ignore the demand.
“We are proud to bring a taste of Scottish culture to customers far afield and to cater to those looking for more accessible, funky flavours of sour beer.”
The brewery, based in Portobello, enjoys experimenting with Scotland’s most-loved flavours – in January, it released Iron Brew, an alcoholic twist on the nation’s favourite fizzy drink, and more recently a DDF Caterpillar Cake Imperial Stout, an ‘ode to Scotland’s sacred deep-frying’ heritage.
Vault City’s creative concoctions are now available in more than 20 countries and over 250 bars.
