TBAS News

FreshMex Unveils New Beer & Re-Opening Update
FreshMex, the popular TexMex restaurant on Schoolhill, is set to re-open its Burrito Bar in the next month after being closed for renovations following a fire in February earlier this year.

Launch of Apprenticeship Brews Opportunity for Beer Industry in Scotland
A brewing Modern Apprenticeship, offering training in the art of beer production, has been announced, with backing from industry leadership and employers.

Sinclair Breweries Re-Launches Atlas Range
The initial brews have been created at the state-of-the-art, SALSA approved, Orkney Brewery, by a team that includes John Rodger, one of the original and pioneering Atlas brewers.

Lidl Extends Scottish Craft Beer Offering with Three New Bottles
Lidl UK has introduced three new Scottish craft beers in partnership with independent producer Stewart Brewing. In a deal worth £400,000 Lidl continues to support the growing Scottish craft beer industry by listing a range that capitalises on the popular American inspired beers.

Last Chance to Enter Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2019
Food and drink producers hoping to be recognised at Scotland’s premier awards for the industry have until 1st March 2019 to enter.

Aldi reveals list of 35 craft beers to hit shelves today for 16th Scottish Beer Festival
ALDI has announced the line-up for its 16th Scottish Beer Festival, which will showcase 35 exceptional craft beers from seven unique breweries across Scotland, starting at only £1.49 for a 330ml bottle. Kicking off in-store today (11 October), the featured breweries...

Brewery eyes overseas expansion as export sales grow
Bellfield, the Scottish gluten-free microbrewery, has this week secured a listing with a multiple retailer in Singapore. The new listing will see the Scottish brewery’s beers on sale in 23 branches of NTUC FairPrice Finest supermarkets from next month, thanks to a...

Winners revealed in 3rd annual Scottish Beer Awards
The winners of the 3rd annual Scottish Beer Awards have been revealed at the biggest ever celebration of Scottish brewing held in Edinburgh last night. Nearly 400 guests from across the UK brewing industry gathered to hear news on award winners after a wide-ranging...

A specialist Scottish microbrewery is targeting further finance to support its rapid growth and further accelerate sales in to international markets.
Bellfield Brewery plan to raise the finance via existing investors, who include angel syndicate Equity Gap and the Scottish Investment Bank, as well as new private investors. First launched in March 2016 and based in Edinburgh, Bellfield Brewery has already secured a...

Line-up Announced for Second Annual Beer Matters Conference & Trade Show
Three of the UK’s most exciting brewers feature in the line-up announced today for the second annual national conference and trade show for brewing in Scotland. Beer Matters will feature sessions with Brad Cummings, co-founder of Tiny Rebel Brewing Co, Jaega Wise,...