Edinburgh’s Cold Town House is to host a beer festival in the city’s Grassmarket on Saturday, 9th November, celebrating Scotland’s independent craft beer scene.
Planning the next Grassmarket festival are, left to right: Delaney Seven (sales manager, Strangers Brewing), Hayley Ransome (head Brewer, Cold Town Brewery), Lucy Stevens (founder and head brewer, Closet Brewing), Lizzie Stevens (founder and head of communications, Closet Brewing), and Hannah Ferris (sales and account manager, Campervan)
The event follows a successful inaugural beer festival in May, and will run from noon until 6pm.
Nine Scottish craft breweries will be showcasing their finest seasonal and often darker brews, including Edinburgh’s Campervan, Closet Brewing, and Vault City.
From further afield, there will be Glasgow’s Up Front Brewing and Dookit Brewing, Dundee’s 71 Brewing, Aberdeen’s Fierce Beer, and Linlithgow’s Strangers Brewing.
Cold Town Beer and Fierce Beer will be launching their new collaborative brew, Smoked Session Stout, coming in at 4.8% ABV.
The festival will give people the opportunity to get a close-up view of Cold Town’s microbrewery and meet head brewer, Hayley Ransome, between noon and 2pm.
As well as beer there will be street food, and a programme of music performances.
Hayley Ransome in the brewhouse at Cold Town
“After the smashing success of our first event earlier this year, the Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival is back for round two!” said Hayley.
“This time, we’re bringing you a more intimate experience, with local breweries showcasing the finest of their seasonal brews, whilst accompanied by some cosy, autumnal acoustic sets by local musicians.
“Since opening our doors in 2019, Cold Town House has quickly made its name as the home of Cold Town Beer, as well as one of Scotland’s most popular craft beer bars and live entertainment venues. We’re really proud to have our very own taproom and iconic roof terrace with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle.”
She added: “At our inaugural festival in May, we saw around 250 craft beer lovers descend on Cold Town House to experience some of the best brews being produced by Scotland’s craft beer industry right now.
“The Grassmarket is the original home of craft brewing in Edinburgh, dating back to the 18th century, so we’re determined to celebrate that heritage, as well as introducing some fresh and innovative creations for today’s craft beer drinker.”
Tickets can be purchased at £10 per person and include entry to the event, a commemorative glass, and a half-pint token. Find out more and book here.
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