Top British brews Scotland
Delicious craft beers can be found all over the UK. Often produced by small, independent – and sometimes family-owned – breweries, the beers are always made with love and passion, and with you, the drinker, at the forefront of the brewer’s mind. The teams responsible for these tasty beers pour their heart and soul into every drop, giving you an experience that your taste buds won’t soon forget. And, you’ll find craft brews in all corners of the UK, from Northern Ireland to England, Scotland down to Wales. Our beer sommelier Marverine Cole shares her top picks below for you to try this summer.
Williams Bros Brewing Co Fraoch heather ale
Brewed to an ancient recipe, this amber-coloured beer is floral in aroma thanks to heather, bog myrtle and hops. It delivers sweetness and freshness that’s enticing, coupled with subtle bitterness. Brewed by one of Scotland’s finest and most popular breweries, Fraoch is a perfect choice for anyone apprehensive about beer. Drink this and revel in the 4000 years of Gaelic history in your glass. £1.80 (500ml bottle, 5% ABV), williamsbrosbrew.com
Fuller’s London Pride England
A dark, caramel-coloured ale with biscuit and raisin notes on the nose, translating into a malt loaf-like flavour, alongside a hint of pine freshness and moderate bitterness. It’s a firm favourite nationwide, and particularly in London, where Fuller’s has been brewing in Chiswick since 1958. Delicious with a burger and chips. £14.95 (8 x 500ml bottles, 4.7% ABV), fullersbrewery.co.uk
Wrexham Export lager South Wales
Deliciously clean, this fresh, super-drinkable lager does not disappoint. Footballing crowds at Wrexham FC (including the Hollywood superstar owners) are fans of this delicious beer, which works well with seabass, herb mash and steamed broccoli. £29.99 (24 x 330ml cans, 5% ABV), wrexhamlager.co.uk
Bullhouse Brew Co El Capitan Northern Ireland
Rich and black in colour, this is a straightforward Irish stout from funky, seven-year-old Bullhouse. Its first-ever commercial brew, El Capitan has a quality that verges on liqueur-like: smoky coee aroma on the nose, with that flavour coming through alongside delicate sweetness, ending on a dry finish. Its high ABV demands that you drink it respectfully, but it’s ideal with a chocolate brownie and dollop of crème fraîche. £5.65 (440ml can, 7.5% ABV), bullhousebrewco.com