New Edinburgh Bar – Blackbird
Despite the claw-like grip of recession, Edinburgh’s bar scene continues to develop at a rapid pace. As we’ve seen recently with other venues, the evolution of small, locals-oriented pubs into modern gastro-boozers seems to be the on-trade trend for 2012. Whilst the Swedes have claimed Leith, the rest of the city seems to be up […]
Edinburgh Beer Weekly 12/11 – 18/11
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Brewster showcase at Holyrood 9A
This week’s beer chatter, in something of a well-timed co-incidence, focused on Tuesday’s BCC Two Food Revival programme – on which, chef Angela Hartnett sang the praises of British beer (and Michael Caines did various things to carrots). Other than the welcome sight of beer – or ‘reoll ayoll’, as Angela kept calling it – […]
AKA – IPA of the year?
Every so often, a beer comes along that makes your eyes light up – instantly, on the first taste. Everything comes together. AKA IPA from Cromarty Brewing is absolutely just such a beer. Released a couple of weeks ago, it’s only the sixth beer produced by Craig Middleton on his Black Isle-based kit. That’s something […]
Edinburgh Beer Weekly 05/11 – 11/11
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Beer news – Arran and Isle of Skye breweries to merge
It was announced today that two of Scotland’s island breweries – Arran and Isle of Skye – are to merge at the beginning of next year. Arran Brewery were originally founded in 2000, before entering administration and being acquired by Gerald Michaluk’s MMSI company in June 2008. The Isle of Skye brewery were established in […]
