Tempest hops to the top
BREWERS from across Scotland are celebrating after picking up prizes in the inaugural Scottish Beer Awards. Tempest Brewing Co in Galashiels took the top award …
Bar samples a new look
Edinburgh operators put their own stamp on established capital pub. Jack Walsh reports FOR years, The Caley Sample Room has enjoyed a good working relationship …
Knowledge is selling power
Customers will buy from clued-up staff, say brewers THE beer category has grown in complexity over the last few years with some customers in the on-trade now …
A brew built for the autumn
EDINBURGH-based Caledonian Brewery has unveiled its latest seasonal ale, Autumn Red, which is available for a limited time on draught. The seasonal brew is a …
Building up a dream range
Variety can spice up a beer list, say brewers The boom in craft beer and the resurgence of ale has left publicans facing an almost dizzying number of options …
Firms at the fore of Fringe
EDINBURGH’S Fringe Festival is the place to be this month, with several drinks firms aiming to keep a high profile for their brands at festival venues. …
Brewers give style council
Beer experts offer advice on the future of craft CRAFT beer continues to be the cool cousin of more traditional lagers despite now having a large presence in …
Brewing up provenance
Scottish roots can grow operators’ beer sales TRACEABILITY is said to be a bigger factor in beer sales than ever before, but it’s not just the craft end of …
Scots brewer goes for gold
THE Rio Olympics, which officially kicks off on August 5th, provided the inspiration for the latest limited edition beer from Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery. …
Will sun shine on lager sales?
IS there anything more enjoyable than a cold beer on a hot day? While the drink drive limit – and even uncertainty after the EU referendum result – may …
