Scotland has always been good at turning rain into something worth celebrating. For centuries, that “something” was mainly whisky, but over the past decade, the country has quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) blossomed into a hotbed of boundary-pushing craft breweries and independent distilleries. Wander from Peterhead to Peebles and you’ll stumble across converted farmsteadings humming with…
As the hops-scented breeze drifts across the grounds of the Aden Beer Festival, a question echoes from tent to tasting table: What is a craft beer? At first glance, it might seem like a buzzword slapped on a label to imply quality or quirk. But for the brewers, drinkers, and dreamers who gather each year…
Let’s be honest, when you hear the words “beer festival,” what comes to mind? Long tables of beer buffs discussing hops and malt? Pints of lager in flimsy cups? A sea of beards and brewery merch? We get it. But we’re here to break that stereotype wide open at Aden Beer Festival. Yes, beer is…
On Saturday 7 June 2025 the tree-lined lawns of Aden Country Park, Mintlaw will turn into a playground of craft lagers, hazy IPAs, small-batch gins and live Scottish music. Tickets are just £16 each, so why not build an entire weekend around it? Here’s how visitors from Aberdeen to Glasgow, couples to friend-crews can turn…
There’s something special about the first sip of a locally brewed pint or the satisfying crunch of something freshly made just a few miles down the road. But the true magic of the Aden Beer Festival goes beyond great flavours; it’s about community, connection, and championing the people who put their heart and soul into…
At the Aden Beer Festival, we raise a glass to every guest, including the heroes who bring us home safely. If you’ve stepped up as the designated driver this year, we’ve got good news: your day can be just as flavourful, fun, and full of festival cheer as anyone’s. Here’s why going alcohol-free at Aden…
Pull up a deckchair, raise your glass, and get your camera ready because at Aden Beer Festival 2025 every sip comes with a view that’s worthy of your grid. Nestled in 230 acres of award-winning parkland just outside Mintlaw, Aden Country Park turns an already brilliant beer line-up into a photoshoot you can drink. Here’s…