Scotland on the brink of independence?
What would Mel drink? Scotland is dominating the news agenda at the moment – so either the national team has just lost to San Marino, or it’s something to do with independence. The thorny I-word has appeared again, dragging itself onto the front pages like a mythical sea monster emerging from the Highlands. The SNP […]
Breweries to watch out for in 2012…
As we head into the New Year, the UK brewing scene seems to be in great shape. The economic climate might be as bad as a Scottish hurricane, and the Government seems intent on sticking it to everybody in the industry (with a few, notable, exceptions) – but this is a fantastic time to be […]
The BeerCast’s Predictions for 2012
Predictions! Who would make ’em? As a year ends with flurries of ‘best-of’ lists, so traditionally the next begins with things to look out for. Harder to argue with – but easier to be wrong about – here are the BeerCast’s five bold/misguided predictions for 2012. Feel free to quote this article back to us […]
The Sheep Heid reopens…
Edinburgh’s oldest pub – Duddingston’s Sheep Heid Inn – re-opened at the end of November following a re-branding and a change of management. Due to it’s location, the Sheep Heid was never really a beer destination – instead, it was very much the place to go for Sunday lunch or following an afternoon stroll through […]
2011 Beer of the Year Preview
As things wind down over Christmas, the attention at BeerCast HQ turns towards our annual Beer of the Year Show. We tally up the scores achieved by each ale podcasted over the last twelve months, and take the four highest scoring for a re-sample. Which beer will follow on from Odell Isolation Ale and become […]
BeerCast #66 – Christmas Special 2011
BeerCast #66 – Christmas Special 2011. Our festive panel get to grips with six seasonal beers, as we tuck into the mince pies and toast by the fire our fifth annual Christmas Special. On the panel today – Richard, Shovels and Grooben. As tradition has it, we also rate each beer’s label for festive factor. Merry Christmas to all of our podcast listeners, from all at the BeerCast!
1. Cotleigh Red Nose Reinbeer (5.0%)
2. Het Anker Gouden Carolus Christmas (10.5%)
3. Williams Brothers Nollaig (7.0%)
4. Sinclair Atlas Clootie Dumpling (4.3%)
5. De Ranke Père Noël (7.0%)
6. Anchor Our Special Ale 2011 (5.5%)
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