When people think of Scotland’s finest produce, malt whisky often comes to mind first. And rightly so, Scotland’s distilleries and selection of single malts are celebrated around the world. But a visit to the Trossachs Beer Festival might just persuade you that the country’s small breweries are producing treasures every bit as compelling as its whisky. Creative Scottish Brewing Scotland’s independent brewers are crafting real ales with a creativity that rivals the artistry of its distillers. Some of the most intriguing beers incorporate ingredients that evoke the Scottish landscape itself: heather, seaweed, or even porridge oats. These ingredients don’t just flavour the beer, they tell a story, connecting drinkers to the land, the traditions, and the communities that sustain these breweries. The Festival at the Lade Inn Few experiences rival sampling these brews while staying in a Scottish castle during a late summer trip to the Trossachs. The festival is hosted at the Lade Inn...
The notebook of a renegade bartender and amateur drinking enthusiast with a passion for real ale, beer festivals, microbrewing, and pubs. Relentless rants on what to drink, while quaffing, scoffing and reviewing from both sides of the bar.