Glasgow is a brewery city, a fact that has been emphasised in recent years with the growth of craft beer. Now VisitScotland and The Brewers Association of Scotland have unveiled an interactive craft beer map in a bid to boost brewery visitor numbers. The new map currently displays the details for more than 70 brewers - representing some of the more than 115 breweries in … [Read more...] about Glasgow featured on new Scottish craft beer map
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BrewDog choose Glasgow for first Hopworks venue
BrewDog has already made its presence felt in Glasgow with its DogHouse bar in the Merchant City and another in the West End. The self-styled punk brewers from the north of Scotland serve up barbecue food and a steady supply of craft beer. It's a business model they are rolling out across the world. For their next project in the city, expect something different. Glasgow is … [Read more...] about BrewDog choose Glasgow for first Hopworks venue
Join the Battle of the Brewers at St Luke’s
Craft beer is a booming business in Glasgow with the leading names in the business competing to produce the best brews. New breweries in the city are due to join the fray shortly and it is all good news for people who look for a decent pint. There's a great professional rivalry between the major players. Now St Luke's at The Barras is providing an opportunity to settle some … [Read more...] about Join the Battle of the Brewers at St Luke’s
Best Dishes #14: Steamed buns at Redmond’s of Dennistoun
A Thursday afternoon in January and much of Dennistoun, like much of Glasgow, is only starting to stir from winter hibernation. It provides an opportunity to take a proper look at Redmond's of Dennistoun. This trendy hangout sprung out of the feelgood factor in the East of the city following the Commonwealth Games. There is the stirring of a scene on Duke Street and Redmond's … [Read more...] about Best Dishes #14: Steamed buns at Redmond’s of Dennistoun
Interview: Jake Griffin from Up Front Brewing on Banksy and Beer
While lots of people want to do things their own way and on their own terms most never get the opportunity. Up Front Brewing, however, is run exactly that way. The brainchild of Glasgow craft brewer Jake Griffin, an award winning beer-maker and Neuroscience PhD, he’s managed to launch Up Front Brewing in an unusual way and due to some rather fortuitous internet … [Read more...] about Interview: Jake Griffin from Up Front Brewing on Banksy and Beer