FyneFest 2013
A light, conspiratorial rain slants gently across Loch Fyne, briefly obscuring the mountain scene prior to seeping into the soft, hummocky ground. In these parts, water moves inexorably southwards, destiny joining it to the slate grey body of water that curves away into the distance. At the head of the Loch, a tight, sweeping bend […]
Edinburgh Beer Weekly 17/06 – 23/06
Welcome to the latest Edinburgh Beer Weekly! Every Sunday we’ll be posting a preview of all the beery happenings in the city for the next seven days – so you won’t miss a thing. You can sign up to our subscription service, ensuring you’ll get a notification every Sunday when the Edinburgh Beer Weekly is […]
The 10 Commandments of Meet the Brewer events
Thou shall wear brewery branded gear so people know who you are Thou shall introduce yourself first, giving a brief speech to the drinkers in the pub Thou shall have prize draws, competitions, giveaways; maintaining interest on the night Thou shall give out leaflets or information; the aim is to spread the word about you, […]
Breweries to Watch 2013 – five months on…
At the beginning of January, just as the year started, I posted a list of British breweries to watch out for in 2013. Despite the ongoing financial pressures, the scene here is flourishing – more breweries are opening now than ever (in living memory, at least). Having said that, it’s still a tough industry in […]
Edinburgh Beer Weekly 10/06 – 16/06
Welcome to the latest Edinburgh Beer Weekly! Every Sunday we’ll be posting a preview of all the beery happenings in the city for the next seven days – so you won’t miss a thing. You can sign up to our subscription service, ensuring you’ll get a notification every Sunday when the Edinburgh Beer Weekly is […]
Edinburgh Oktoberfest – why?
News filtered out at the start of the week that Edinburgh is set to gain yet another festival. This autumn, long after the city’s stages and screens have fallen silent following the August maelstrom, a large, boisterous slice of Germany will arrive in Princes Street Gardens. Auld Reekie – already twinned with Munich – will […]
