Dawn Maskell, Chairman of the Heriot-Watt Former Brewing Students Association, along with the Committee, cordially invite all graduates of the Heriot-Watt Brewing and Distilling courses to the HWUFBSA Weekend 2016. Friday 26th and Saturday 27th February 2016 in Edinburgh. The weekend comprises a social event on the Friday night, beer and pies at the Caledonian […]
Following the recent SIBA AGMs in the Midlands, Scotland and East regions, three new Trustees have been appointed and will now sit on SIBA’s Board. Anthony Hughes, from Lincoln Green Brewing Co, has replaced Alex Buchanan (Thornbridge Brewery) in the Midlands, Andrew Richardson, from Black Wolf Brewery, will take over from Rob Jenner (Loch Ness […]
Inveralmond Brewery, one of Scotland’s leading craft beer producers, are celebrating after their award winning portfolio of bottled beers swept up once again in 5 out of the 15 categories at the recent SIBA Scotland Regional awards. The Brewery claimed two victories for their runaway success, The Inspiration Series Rascal London Porter, with a Bronze […]
A deliciously Scottish collaboration between two leading Perthshire based craft producers, Inveralmond Brewery and Glenturret Distillery, has delivered the region’s first tipple to be aged in former whisky casks. Launching Ooskabeer Batch #1 at a wintery Perth’s St Andrews Day Festival Market at the weekend, spirits from both the Brewery and the Distillery were in […]
One of Scotland’s leading and original craft breweries, Broughton Ales, situated in the Scottish Borders, is now under new ownership led by three enthusiasts, with over 50 years’ experience in building beer brands. The trio of John Hunt, Steve McCarney and David McGowan, have all spent many years working in senior roles with international drinks […]
Orkney’s award winning Highland Brewing Company has been reborn as ‘Swannay Brewery’ with a striking new look as it is gears up for growth. The roll out is key to the Swannay based brewer’s ambitious plans – backed by Highland and Islands Enterprise – to treble production and drive sales forward both in the UK […]
Proving itself to be the ultimate in ‘high fashion’, Sunburst, a Czech pilsner-inspired beer from a popular series of international brews created by Inveralmond Brewery, has reached the dizzy heights of The “Forth” Floor restaurant at Edinburgh’s Harvey Nichols department store. Refreshingly different, Sunburst was launched in 2014 as the first in Inveralmond Brewery’s award-winning […]
Inveralmond Brewery, one of Scotland’s leading independent craft-beer breweries, has today announced that Stephen Annand has joined the brewery team to head up its latest drive for growth, with a specific remit to support Inveralmond’s commercial development in the UK on-trade environment. Formerly head of on-trade sales for Magners GB, Stephen brings his wealth of […]
Highland Brewing Co of Orkney is celebrating a top UK accolade for its flagship brand Scapa Special. The golden cask ale scooped the silver medal in the Best Bitters class at the fiercely fought Camra (Campaign for Real Ale) Champion Beer of Britain contest. Held at the Great British Beer Festival – the country’s biggest […]
A new Scottish microbrewery is putting a modern twist on traditional brewing by using its scientific knowledge of microbiology to create modern hop strains, alongside state-of-the-art equipment. WooHa Brewing Company, which is based in Nairn, was officially established in 2014 and went to market in April 2015, after head brewer and owner of the brewery, […]