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For Queen and Country
Around this time of year it’s sometimes difficult for me to remember why I choose to live in Edinburgh. Sure, Colorado isn’t always easy to handle when it comes to winter weather, but we do get a bit of sun, it is mostly dry, and most importantly we celebrate Thanksgiving. Even with the lack of a turkey, even with cycle rides through pouring rain, and even with lunchtime sunsets, however, it doesn’t take too long for me to find something about this island that makes me glad I’m here: rugby, proper chips, BBC iPlayer, or — yeah, you guessed it — beer. Of course, Britain has a great history of beer that I’ve outlined in previous...
Read MoreComely Bank’s Wines of the Moment
RED OF THE MOMENT Sobreiro di Cima, Portugal Usually £11.50, Now £10.00 Fantastic value at its usual price of £11.50, so at £10.00 this is an absolute steal. This red is from Transmontano in northern central Portugal, and is a blend of Touriga Nacional (the principal grape in Port), Arganonez and Trincadeira. The nose is juicy and packed with red and black fruits. As you delve a little deeper, notes of cedar, oak and liquorice appear. Blackberries and cinnamon lead the palate, and are balanced by fine grained tannins and full body. A great example of what Portuagal can do. This would be wonderful enjoyed with lamb. WHITE OF THE MOMENT Domaine Gaverie, Vouvray...
Read MoreBrotherly Love
On a fateful day in 1988 a woman walked into a Glaswegian homebrew shop owned by Bruce and Scott Williams with an historic heather ale recipe passed down from generations. In return for a helping hand in brewing the beer, the woman shared the recipe with Bruce who then tweaked the brew until he had come up with the now-signature ‘Fraoch’ heather ale. Bruce took the recipe to a five-barrel brewhouse in Taynuilt, and the success of his brews led himself and Scott to eventually develop a huge lineup of beers with recipes harking back to historic times. Having expanded and moved premises twice since that first brewery, the brewery is now located in Alloa and has...
Read MoreClassic French
Title: Classic FrenchLocation: Comely BankDescription: You can’t go wrong with a red Bourdeaux, a white Burgundy, a Rhone blend or an Alsation aromatic at any time of the year. Come and join us to try all things classic, elegant and French! Comely Bank, 8pm start, £10Start Time: 20:00Date: 2013-12-19
Read MoreWinter Warmers
Title: Winter WarmersLocation: Comely BankDescription: Hearty Doppelbocks, bold Scotch Ales, and quality Belgian Christmas Beers will all feature as we attempt to warm ourselves up from the inside out. Comely Bank, 8pm start, £10Start Time: 20:00Date: 2013-12-17
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