Leith-based Moonwake have launched two new limited edition Lagers, a Nelson Lager & Vienna Lager

The Nelson Lager is a single-hop, sure-to-be, Summer stonker. Reflecting their heritage and provenance, Nelson Lager is brewed with kiwi hop Nelson Sauvin, Scottish barley and soft Scottish water.

Nelson compliments the lager’s crisp, malt notes with a spritz of gooseberry and grape. The beer is a precision pairing of their Leith Shore location and their head brewer’s New Zealand roots.

The Vienna Lager is a collaboration with the Ukrainian brewery Varvar Brew. Each beer will donate its profits to supporting people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Their malt-forward Vienna Lager has sweet, slightly toasted malt notes and a hint of floral and earthy tones from European hops, all balancing for a smooth crisp lager finish.

Head Brewer Vinny said: “We were always going to make great use of one of the best local resources we have here on the Leith shore, soft water.

“It is the style that has taken me the longest to get to grips with and to be confident in brewing. It is also the style that has given me the most satisfaction. As much as I enjoy brewing new and innovative styles, I keep coming back to lager to hone my skills.

“After decades of macro breweries giving lager a bad name, we are excited to brew with precision and bring back that nuanced quality you would get in the OG lagers you would drink by the Stein in Franconia but with our own modern, creative twist.”