A collaboration between two of Aberdeenshire’s best-known brands has created a bold new beer that fuses confectionery heritage with craft brewing innovation.
Family-run Mackie’s of Scotland has teamed up with craft beer giant BrewDog to launch a limited-edition Honeycomb Stout, named ‘Two Scoops’, inspired by one of Mackie’s most popular flavours, and developed with BrewDog’s award-winning brewing team.
The stout, which will be available in Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco from the 29th of September, marks a new direction for both brands as they join forces to highlight the flavour heritage and craft skills that have made them both leaders in their respective fields.
Mackie’s has been making handmade honeycomb on its farm for decades in its very own Sweetie Kitchen. Bringing that flavour into the brewing world, BrewDog has created a rich, smooth stout that highlights honeycomb sweetness while staying true to the bold character of a craft beer.
Stuart Common, Managing Director at Mackie’s of Scotland, said: “Collaborating with another Aberdeenshire business of BrewDog’s scale and creativity has been hugely rewarding.
“Honeycomb is part of Mackie’s DNA, and seeing it reimagined in a completely new format shows how versatile the flavour is.
“Two Scoops brings together our shared values of innovation and quality, while also shining a spotlight on the talent that exists right here in the north-east of Scotland.”
The collaboration stems from long-standing links between the Mackie’s and BrewDog founders, who have connected over shared interests in renewable energy and sustainability, making this partnership a natural extension of their common values.
Mackie’s, which produces its ice cream and chocolate on its Aberdeenshire farm, is known for championing renewable energy, with wind turbines, solar panels and a low-carbon refrigeration system powering its operations.
BrewDog, headquartered in Ellon, has grown into one of the UK’s largest craft brewers, distributing globally and operating an expanding network of bars.
This shared ethos, combined with their strong Aberdeenshire roots, has made the partnership an authentic celebration of the north-east’s reputation for producing high-quality, innovative food and drink.
James Kemp, Director of Global Brewing at BrewDog, added: “Mackie’s is a household name across Scotland and beyond, and it’s been fantastic to work with them on this project.
“We wanted to create a beer that feels indulgent but still distinctly BrewDog, and honeycomb provided the perfect inspiration.
“The result is a stout that offers something new for both craft beer lovers and Mackie’s fans alike – it’s a real celebration of Aberdeenshire’s food and drink strengths.”
Both businesses share a strong Aberdeenshire identity and a commitment to innovation, making the collaboration a natural fit. Two Scoops has already generated interest from supermarket buyers and is set to attract attention from both craft beer enthusiasts and food industry watchers.
The limited-edition release is expected to strengthen both brands’ positions in their respective markets by showcasing their willingness to experiment and respond to evolving consumer tastes.
Honeycomb remains one of Mackie’s most successful flavours, consistently topping sales across its ice cream ranges. Extending it into beer reflects a strategic move to give loyal fans another way to engage with the brand, while introducing Mackie’s to new audiences.
For BrewDog, the collaboration offers an opportunity to expand its seasonal and special-edition ranges, tapping into a flavour that has strong consumer recognition and emotional appeal.
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To find out more about Mackie’s of Scotland, please visit: www.mackies.co.uk
