Fish and chips may be more often enjoyed with a pot of tea, but for those wanting a refreshing artisan beer or lager with their supper, The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry is the place to go, thanks to its collaboration with Harviestoun Brewery.
The independent brewery, known for brands such as Schiehallion, has worked with the Coghill family, which is behind both the new seafood restaurant and Dunfermline’s Jack‘o’Bryan’s, to create Crabbit Crab, a bespoke 4% craft lager, and Lobster Reef, a craft beer, at 4.3%.
Harviestoun, which is based in Alva in the Hillfoots, is no stranger to brewing bespoke projects for hospitality clients, currently listing Gleneagles and Cameron House Hotel among its clients.
“Our fun bespoke beer and lager is going down really well with our customers,” said Bryan Coghill, who runs the Hamptons-themed South Queensferry restaurant with his son Jack, who is head chef.
“From the very start of this project, the brewers at Harviestoun, and myself, were able to form a very strong synergy. Having these drinks to offer to our clientele is just a really nice extra touch.
“We obviously have many other well-known beers and lagers, we have champagne, we have extensive wines and cocktails, and for those wanting a non alcoholic choice, we have tea, and our own blend of coffee as well,” said Coghill.
“It’s important to have choice and attention to detail in an upmarket fish and chip restaurant at this level in the market. We felt that having our own beer and lager was something we simply had to do with this particular restaurant.
“It’s worked out really well, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend working with Harviestoun to any other hospitality businesses wanting to make themselves stand out from the crowd.”
Harviestoun Brewery director Andrew McKnight said: “We are delighted that Crabbit Crab and Lobster Reef have been well received.
“They are a credit to Bryan and Jack who knew exactly what they wanted to achieve. We are pleased we were able to help them realise it. The branding and names for the beers are absolutely spot on.
“We are two businesses that want to use the best ingredients and focus on quality.”
