Brewery keeps its cool to unveil recreation of Arctic Ale

A "knockout" new beer created using one of the world's rarest ales has been unveiled inside an ice sculpture in Edinburgh to celebrate 150 years since the legendary North Pole expedition it was originally brewed for.

- by Stuart Reid

Dougal Sharp at the first tasting of Innis & Gunn 1875 Arctic Ale at Edinburgh's Polar Ice Bar

(Picture: Innis & Gunn)

Innis & Gunn 1875 Arctic Ale (ABV 9.5%), brewed in partnership with historic English brewer Allsopp's, was revealed by Innis & Gunn founder and master brewer Dougal Gunn Sharp at a special event marking the 150th anniversary of Sir George Nares' Arctic voyage in Edinburgh's Polar Ice Bar at Edinburgh's Christmas.