Mitchell Krause Showcase
We’ve written before about ‘cuckoo’ brewers – those who have to use the facilities of others to get their brewing done. Whilst it may be an unfortunate term, it’s a necessary option in the current climate, where the outlay on a bespoke facility is simply too expensive for many. It has become a useful stepping […]
RateBeer Roundup II
Back in November we brought you the summary of a tasting hosted by the UK’s leading Ratebeer.com exponent, Craig Garvie. Having powered through 6,200 beers and sakes, Craig decided to get a regular group together to taste unusual beers and have a social occasion at the same time. Like a book group, except with less […]
Bottled BeerCast Awards – the final
Last week here on the BeerCast we shortlisted some fantastic Scottish bottled beers, in our alternative SIBA Awards. That followed the actual SIBA awards, which took place in Edinburgh on the 21st of January (read our report here, and the full list of winners here). Judging the awards prompted a debate about what other class […]
Bottled BeerCast Awards – Stouts, Porters etc
One of our shortlistees – Highland Orkney Porter Day five and we reach our final alternative SIBA Awards category. Each day this week we’ve shortlisted our personal highlights from the world of Scottish bottled beer – designed to complement the official SIBA awards. The final section for us to look at is Stouts, Porters, Old […]
Bottled BeerCast Awards – Speciality Beers
One of our shortlistees, Heather Ales Kelpie We’re four categories in to our daily alternative SIBA Awards here on the BeerCast – where we take a look at some other great bottled Scottish beers that could have made the finals. Our section today is that enormous beery catchall – Speciality Beers – any drink that […]
Bottled BeerCast Awards – Gold Beers
One of our shortlistees, Arran Blonde King Midas and Spandau Ballet always believed in it – and our third daily series of alternative SIBA shortlistings concentrates on Gold Beers. Golden ales, golden pale ales – light, hoppy thirst quenchers that were born for cask but do just as well in the bottle. The actual SIBA […]
