Stewart Brewing Tasting
Another week, another beer tasting at Appellation Wines on Dalry Road. Becoming something of a fixture for the BeerCast, not only do we get to drink some very good beer, but we also get to meet the producers and ask them questions, which is always good fun. The Stewart Brewery are no strangers to the […]
Cairngorm Brewery tasting
A city needs plenty of good bottle shops, and Edinburgh until recently had only a few – led by the standout Cornelius Beer & Wine on Easter Road. But towards the end of last year a new establishment opened across the city near Haymarket. Appellation Wines on Dalry Road also offer something slightly different – […]
Brouwerij Cantillon, Brussels
Cantillon are the last remaining lambic brewery in Brussels, and on my recent trip to Belgium I managed to make the trip to where it all happens and have a look round. For a few Euros you get a self-guided tour around their facilities and then have a taste of two of their beers. Guides […]
BeerCast #30 – Hebridean Showcase
BeerCast #30 – Hebridean Showcase. Another brewery showcase, and another using beer supplied by a listener. Friend of the BeerCast Gary found four offerings from the Hebridean Brewery, so sent them to us for review. On the panel today are Richard, Shovels, MrB and Grooben. Big thanks to Gary for the beers, the last one of which certainly divided opinions…
1. Clansman Ale (3.9%)
2. Islander Strong Premium Ale (4.8%)
3. Celtic Black Ale (3.9%)
4. Beserker Export Pale Ale (7.5%)
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BeerCast #24 – Arran Beers
BeerCast #24 – Arran Beers. Following on from our Wickwar podcast, our second BeerCast Brewery Showcase looks at something a bit closer to home – four beers from Arran. Recently re-opened after a sudden closure, the island brewery was visited by Grooben, who managed to pick up some of their beers for review. Joining him today are Richard, Shovels and local boy MrB.
1. Suddaby’s Rievaulx Abbey Ale (4.0%)
2. Heather Ales Fraoch (5.0%)
3. Heather Ales Kelpie (4.4%)
4. Naylor’s Ginger Beer (4.4%)
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BeerCast #22 – Oo Arr Wickwar
BeerCast #22 – Oo Arr Wickwar. BeerCast listener Chris in Bristol sent up some of his local beers to review, all from the Wickwar Brewery. So we showcase four ales from the Gloucestershire producer, in the company of Richard, Shovels, Grooben and Tom the Hopmeister – who hails from that very county. Big thanks to Chris for the beers.
Tom would like to point out that people from the South West do not actually say ‘Oo Arr’ but something like ‘Oh Aaah’ – but that didn’t scan as well with the name of the brewery…
1. Wickwar Cotswold Way (4.2%)
2. Wickwar B.O.B. (4.0%)
3. Wickwar I.K.B. (4.5%)
4. Wickwar Mr Perrett’s Stout (5.9%)
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