Celebrating Burns Night with the usual wee dram is traditional. If you want to mix it up by trying something totally new, how about a haggis spiced beer?
A craft beer specialist has partnered with a popular Scottish haggis maker and award-winning brewery to produce the world’s first haggis spiced beer ready for Tuesday, January 25.
The Flavourly, Macsween and Cold Town Brew collaboration has created a beer that is sure to be the talking point of any Burns Night parties.
Macsween has been making haggis since 1953 and it now produces 1000 tonnes every year. Spices used in Macsween’s haggis recipe have been added to a full bodied, pale ale to create a unique sipping drink that is surprisingly versatile.
It’s a secret spice blend that will no doubt keep drinkers guessing on what exactly makes up the three generation spice recipe.
The closely guarded spice recipe was kept under wraps even during the creation stage. James Macsween, Managing Director and the grandson of the founders Jean and Charlie Macsween, hand delivered a pre-mixed batch of spices, used to create the unique Haggis Spiced Pale Ale.
The result is a smooth drink with a whisper of pepper that can be enjoyed with a haggis supper, or sipped alongside handfuls of crisps and nuts at the bar.
This Haggis Spiced Pale Ale is definitely one for those who like haggis. However you don’t need to be a haggis fan to enjoy this tipple with a difference. It can be for anyone who has a curious palate, or someone who likes the idea of trying something new.
The limited edition Cold Macsween Beer (4.3% abv) costs £19.99 for 6, £29.99 for 12 or £49.99 for 24 - 330ml cans including free delivery and is available exclusively from Flavourly.
The Cold Macsween Beers will also feature in two exclusive mixed Scottish cases including beers from other Scottish breweries such as Tempest Brewing Co, Loch Lomond Brewery and Glasgow Beer Work.
Assean Sheikh, founder and CMO at Flavourly said: “Burns is our national bard and as a proud Scottish company we wanted to create a uniquely Scottish beer to celebrate."
James Macsween, third-generation Managing Director of Macsween of Edinburgh, said: “January is all about haggis for anyone who appreciates Scotland’s National Dish.
“We have always been pioneers in the haggis industry and when given the chance to work with Flavourly and Cold Town Beer the decision was easy.”
Ed Evans, Head Brewer at Cold Town Brewery said: “We are delighted to be working on this collaboration with Flavourly and MacSweens.
“Burns’ is a time to celebrate in true Scottish style and we had great fun creating this brew using the secret spices from the nation’s favourite haggis.”
For more information on Cold Macsween Beer - Haggis Spiced Pale Ale visit the Flavourly website and raise a toast to Rabbie Burns.
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