Newsletter No. 66

Newsletter No. 66

1. Chairman’s Statement: Welcome to the January Newsletter, and a Happy New Year to all our members. Thank you for your continuing support. We look forward to another successful SBAA year. During the festive season, I treated myself to two fine beers: Gordon Xmas Ale,...

2025, Volume 25

Contents 5) Professor Emeritus Sir Godfrey (Geoff) Palmer KT OBE John Martin remembers the pioneering professor 11) Home brewsters Rachel Kulp writes on female homebrewers 15) The Old Engin Oil and Ola Dubh story Stuart Cail describes the origin of Harviestoun’s...
Newsletter No. 65

Newsletter No. 65

1. Chairman’s Statement: The SBAA wishes to welcome two new corporate members, Cold Town Beer and Barney’s Beer. Please see their details later in this Newsletter. Also, congratulations to our corporate members who did well at the recent Scottish Beer Awards, read...
Newsletter No. 64

Newsletter No. 64

1. Chairman’s Statement: The passing of Sir Geoff Palmer has been well documented in the media, and I can only add my own sentiments by saying it has been a privilege and an honour to have known him. Geoff was a quietly spoken and humble man, who often used humour in...
Newsletter No. 63

Newsletter No. 63

1. Chairman’s Statement: I start this Newsletter on a sombre note by mentioning the passing of Allan McLean, an active SBAA member for 20 years who contributed greatly with his knowledge of brewing history, which was vast. Please see Allan’s obituary, he will be sadly...