lionheart ale

Brookfield Brewing Company has unveiled Lionheart, an artisan premium ale brewed to a 12th-century-style recipe. The 4.5% ABV amber ale is brewed at Robinsons Brewery in Stockport, Cheshire, made with the addition of wild-harvested sweet gale. Described as “the saffron of the brewing industry”, gale was used in place of hops in the 12th and …

James Wheeler Dandelyan

A new general manager has been announced for leading cocktail bar Dandelyan at the Mondrian London hotel. James Wheeler (pictured) has been promoted to the role from assistant general manager which involved him in all aspects of service, recruitment, training and menu development. He has worked at specialist drinks agency Sweet & Chilli where he …

Scottish Rugby gin Photo by Stephen Hughes.

Scotland’s national rugby team have worked with Eden Mill distillery to create the Official Gin of Scottish Rugby. Scottish Rugby Milk Thistle Gin has been crafted by stars of the Scotland team Stuart Hogg, Jonny Gray and Fraser Brown. It features the flavours of cotton thistle and milk thistle, reflecting the Scottish Rugby logo, alongside …