An Edinburgh brewery is celebrating the return of their crowd favourite drink: a Buckfast-inspired sour beer.
Having sold 7,000 litres of their first release, the mad scientists of sour beer, Vault City, have brought back this legendary Buckie brew for thirsty customers.
Vault City’s new release, the Black Grape Buckie V.2, is available to buy online.
Paying homage to the iconic Scottish tonic wine, this brew is packed with the familiar, nostalgic flavours of sweet stewed fruits, a hint of cough medicine, and the juicy twist of black grapes.
While Vault City have provided something juicy, Thiccc Sauce has you covered on the saucey side of things – a BBQ Buckfast Glaze in collaboration with Vault City is available online for £8.
It’s a big flavour for a big night, with 8.3% ABV that’s sure to keep the party going strong. Typically served in ½ or ⅓ pints, this high “vaultage” beer is your go-to choice for sensible seshing.
Co-founder Steven Smith Hay added: “We wanted to create a drink that wasn’t just a beer; it’s a cultural phenomenon in a can.
“We are thrilled about the reception to our Buckfast-inspired brew. Having sold the equivalent of 15k cans of this first release, we couldn’t ignore the demand.
“We are proud to bring a taste of Scottish culture to customers far afield and to cater to those looking for more accessible, funky flavours of sour beer.”
The boundary-pushing brewery based in Portobello is certainly not afraid to experiment with Scotland’s most-loved flavours – this comes after their release of Iron Brew in January, an alcoholic twist on the nation’s favourite fizzy drink.
Just a few weeks ago Vault City released the DDF Caterpillar Cake Imperial Stout, an ode to Scotland’s sacred deep-frying heritage.
Vault City’s creative concoctions have taken the world by storm, with their beers now available in more than 20 countries and over 250 bars.
For those who prefer to shop local, the Edinburgh brewer is stocked in Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose.
Not just a trailblazer in taste, Vault City has also made headlines as the first UK brewer to embrace a four-day working week, while pledging to pay staff the London Living Wage; £13.15 per hour instead of the Real Living Wage, £12 per hour.
Known for their boundary-pushing drinks like Strawberry Banana Milkshake, Raspberry Blueberry Bubblegum, and Jaffa Cakes, Black Grape Buckie V.2 is sure to be a popular new addition to the Vault City roster.
It’s been a year of high-flying and hard brewing for the Vault City team, led by the innovative Steven Smith Hay.
With the recent purchase of a new brewery that can churn out over 10 million litres of beer annually, Vault City is set to become a household name.
Adding industry titans Luca Lorenzoni and Martin Monro to the team has only bolstered their creative prowess, helping craft beer lovers get their hands on these unique, modern sours.
To learn more about Vault City Brewing, and to explore their extensive range of modern sour beers, visit vaultcity.co.uk
