Beer, it used to be a poor man’s drink but not anymore, though it is certainly not an expensive drink it has become a drink for beer enthusiasts rather like one would be an expert on fine wine now there are lots of folk, male and female who appreciate a good glass of the old dark brew! and are prepared to travel far and wide in search of new brands of REAL ALE. Beer festivals are popping up everywhere including Loch Ness and there’s even a group called CAMRA (Campaign for real ale) who have done much to promote real ale and encourage traditional brewing methods.
Loch Ness has joined the list of must visit destinations for serious beer drinkers, we have a new brewery at Loch Ness called of course the Loch Ness Brewery. Based in Drumnadrochit it has been brewed for the Benleva pub but will be available for sale in other local establishments, this is great news for the Loch ness beer scene as for years it has been very hard to find good beer around Loch Ness, then a few years ago the Black Isle Brewerysprang up with an excellent range of beers which have become very popular locally.
We have some great beers around the loch now and some good pubs in Inverness but few around the loch, the Benleva has now become a must try pub in the heart of Drumnadrochit Loch Ness’s Monster centre thanks to the new Brewery.
Now I am off to get a pint of HoppyNess Golden Ale!
