Stewart Brewing’s Edinburgh Festival ale is returning to quench the thirsts of festival goers thirst this August.

Stewart Brewing Edinburgh FestivalAt 3.9% ABV, the session ale is light in colour with a gentle, refreshing bitterness. A liberal dose of New Zealand hops gives a citrus and pine aroma.

During the festival — from August 3-27 — Stewart Brewing will be in residence at the Pleasance Courtyard and Teviot Square, alongside Williams Brothers and Drygate Brewery, serving a selection of their popular craft beers.

Stewart Brewing’s Edinburgh Gold will also be served at the city’s International Book Festival for the third year running, while various festival pop-ups will also stock favourites from the brewer.

Stewart Brewing co-founder, Jo Stewart, said: “We’re all getting excited for the festival and we’re thrilled that our Edinburgh Festival ale will be available again this year. It’s proved really popular with festival-goers in previous years so we thought we’d bring it back to avoid any disappointment.

“As an Edinburgh brewer, we’re really proud to be involved in the festival, particularly as it celebrates its 70th anniversary, and hope it’s another fantastic year for everyone.”