A piece of cake as drink maker serves up flavour of the city

A brewer has turned one of Tayside’s most famous treats into a tasty tipple.

Danny Cullen, founder of the Law Brewing Company, has produced a new ale inspired by Dundee cake in his brewery on the city’s Mid Wynd.

The red ale is fruity in flavour and has a hint of spice.

Danny said: “It’s something I’ve been thinking about doing for a long time and I’ve finally got round to it.

“I wanted it to be as close to the original Dundee cake as possible and I have used most of the same ingredients including orange, fruit, spices and almonds.

“I think this is the first ale made using the same ingredients.

“I’m excited about it and really hope it proves to be popular. I’ve made 700 bottles initially but if it takes off I can do more.

“I think it will appeal to tourists and locals alike, especially with the Dundee connection.”

The beer is for sale at local tourist attractions including Verdant Works, The McManus and Discovery Quay.

Labels have been specially designed for the bottle by artist and illustrator Suzanne Scott of WhimSicAL LusH.

Danny said: “Her designs are absolutely perfect and include most of the iconic features of Dundee.”

He has also produced another new ale, Saison Dundee, from the hops in his own garden.

The former microbiologist started creating his own beer at home.

In 2016 he was granted permission to convert a derelict industrial building on Mid Wynd into a nano-brewery.

He hopes to employ an apprentice in the future.