Beer. Cairngorms, Scotland
November 2020 My father and his partner are big fans of Scotland, making regular trips there (when Covid permits). As soon as they arrive, weary from a long journey, my father's priority is too find a fireside arm chair in a cosy pub and enjoy a pint of Trade Winds from the Cairngorm Brewery. Then when he returns home, he turns up with a car boot full of it to last him until the next trip. Consequently, when I found myself in Aviemore (to get a bicycle puncture fixed), I had to pay a visit to the brewery, both to replenish his supplies as well as to see what all the fuss is about! Enjoying a bottle of Trade Winds back at my hotel later on, I had to admit it was pretty tasty. A light golden ale made with wheat, it bursts with citrus and elderflower flavours making it incredibly refreshing. I also sampled the Black Gold, a multi-award winning stout with a smooth sweetness and dry finish, which my father swears is the secret ingredient to the best ...