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Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Aldi competition offering year's supply of free beer
The campaign is part of the retailer's Best Home Bar Competition, which was first launched in 2023, and this year the criteria is expanding. Whether it's a vast collection of craft beers, a comprehensive knowledge of brews, or even a home bar, Aldi Scotland is determined to find the country's biggest beer lover. Read more: Glasgow bar serving 'limited-edition' cocktails for World Bee Day (Image: Supplied) The winner will receive a 12-month supply of Aldi's craft beer range. The initiative comes as Aldi experiences one of its busiest retail periods for craft beers, with a 24 per cent increase in beer sales between April and May last year. Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland, said: "The creativity and passion of Scotland's beer lovers never cease to amaze us. "Over the years we've seen some impressive home bars, but we expect there are even more extravagant builds out there. "That said, we don't want to limit the search to home bars only and invite anyone with an enthusiasm for beer to share their story." Entries are currently open to find the individual who best exemplifies a love of the popular beverage. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Iconic cult classic heading Glasgow with live orchestra performance Judges are looking for applicants who best exhibit the 'wow factor' and will value creative and original submissions. The winner will be able to collect a selection of beers from Aldi's summer beer range, which includes brews from William Bros, Fierce Beer, and Loch Lomond Brewery. To enter, all applicants have to do is email their submissions, including photos or videos, to scottishcompetition@ The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Scotland. Entries must be submitted by June 6 with the winner due to be selected by June 27.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire locals in with chance of winning year's supply of free beer thanks to supermarket giant
Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria. Lanarkshire locals are in with a chance of winning a year's supply of free beer, thanks to Aldi Scotland. Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria. First launched in 2023, the retailer's Best Home Bar has become one of its most famed initiatives, receiving hundreds of entries every year. For 2025, the competition will go one step further, inviting all beer enthusiasts to showcase their passion. Whether it's an extensive collection of craft beers, an encyclopaedic knowledge of brews, or indeed a home bar, Aldi Scotland has set out to find the country's biggest beer lover, and the winner will get a year's supply of beer to commemorate their talents. Entries have now opened with the person who best demonstrates a love and enthusiasm for beer set to receive a 12-month supply of Aldi's craft beer range. In recognition of the many diverse ways people celebrate and appreciate beer, the competition is open to anyone who can demonstrate a true passion for beers, whatever that may be. Judges are looking for the 'wow factor' and will specifically value creative and original submissions. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: 'The creativity and passion of Scotland's beer lovers never cease to amaze us. Over the years we've seen some impressive home bars, but we expect there are even more extravagant builds out there. 'That said, we don't want to limit the search to home bars only and invite anyone with an enthusiasm for beer to share their story. 'With longer nights and warmer days, May and June are traditionally our busiest periods for beer sales after Christmas, and we have an excellent line up to share with customers this year. 'At Aldi Scotland we continue to be a champion of home-grown producers and suppliers, and this summer is no different. Many of our beers are crafted right here in Scotland, demonstrating the strength and depth of our brewing industry.' To enter, customers are invited to email their submissions, including photos or videos to scottishcompetition@ Entries are open until June 6. The winner will be selected by June 27. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
West Lothian locals in with chance of winning year's supply of free beer thanks to supermarket giant
Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria. West Lothian locals are in with a chance of winning a year's supply of free beer, thanks to Aldi Scotland. Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria. First launched in 2023, the retailer's Best Home Bar has become one of its most famed initiatives, receiving hundreds of entries every year. For 2025, the competition will go one step further, inviting all beer enthusiasts to showcase their passion. Whether it's an extensive collection of craft beers, an encyclopaedic knowledge of brews, or indeed a home bar, Aldi Scotland has set out to find the country's biggest beer lover, and the winner will get a year's supply of beer to commemorate their talents. Entries have now opened with the person who best demonstrates a love and enthusiasm for beer set to receive a 12-month supply of Aldi's craft beer range. In recognition of the many diverse ways people celebrate and appreciate beer, the competition is open to anyone who can demonstrate a true passion for beers, whatever that may be. Judges are looking for the 'wow factor' and will specifically value creative and original submissions. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: 'The creativity and passion of Scotland's beer lovers never cease to amaze us. Over the years we've seen some impressive home bars, but we expect there are even more extravagant builds out there. 'That said, we don't want to limit the search to home bars only and invite anyone with an enthusiasm for beer to share their story. 'With longer nights and warmer days, May and June are traditionally our busiest periods for beer sales after Christmas, and we have an excellent line up to share with customers this year. 'At Aldi Scotland we continue to be a champion of home-grown producers and suppliers, and this summer is no different. Many of our beers are crafted right here in Scotland, demonstrating the strength and depth of our brewing industry.' To enter, customers are invited to email their submissions, including photos or videos to scottishcompetition@ Entries are open until June 6. The winner will be selected by June 27.
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi to gift year supply of free beer to Scotland's biggest beer lover
Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... First launched in 2023, the retailer's Best Home Bar has become one of its most famed initiatives, receiving hundreds of entries every year. For 2025, the competition will go one step further, inviting all beer enthusiasts to showcase their passion. Whether it's an extensive collection of craft beers, an encyclopaedic knowledge of brews, or indeed a home bar, Aldi Scotland has set out to find the country's biggest beer lover, and the winner will get a year's supply of beer to commemorate their talents. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The initiative launches as Aldi marks one of its busiest retail periods for craft beers, with last year witnessing a 24% increase in beer sales between April and May. Spurred on by the rare spells of good Scottish weather, the data has uncovered a distinctive trend in Scottish buying habits at this time of year. Aldi Scotland beer range Entries have now opened with the person who best demonstrates a love and enthusiasm for beer set to receive a 12-month supply of Aldi's craft beer range. In recognition of the many diverse ways people celebrate and appreciate beer, the competition is open to anyone who can demonstrate a true passion for beers, whatever that may be. Judges are looking for the 'wow factor' and will specifically value creative and original submissions. The winner can collect a selection of beers from the multitude of brewers who feature in Aldi's summer beer range. From William Bros to Fierce Beer, and Loch Lomond Brewery, its premium selection of local beers is crafted by those at the forefront of Scottish brewing and includes a range of crisp lagers, pilsners, fruity IPAs and low alcohol options – all available at Aldi's famously low prices. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: 'The creativity and passion of Scotland's beer lovers never cease to amaze us. Over the years we've seen some impressive home bars, but we expect there are even more extravagant builds out there. That said, we don't want to limit the search to home bars only and invite anyone with an enthusiasm for beer to share their story. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'With longer nights and warmer days, May and June are traditionally our busiest periods for beer sales after Christmas, and we have an excellent line up to share with customers this year. Aldi Scotland 'At Aldi Scotland we continue to be a champion of home-grown producers and suppliers, and this summer is no different. Many of our beers are crafted right here in Scotland, demonstrating the strength and depth of our brewing industry.' Aldi Scottish summer beer range includes: · William Bros – Alien Form Original / Alien Form Stone Fruit AF, 0.5%, 440ml - £1.49 · William Bros – Orange Ginger, 3.4%, 440ml - £1.59 Aldi Scotland · William Bros – Grapefruit Ginger, 3.4%, 440ml - £1.59 · William Bros – Original Ginger, 3.4%, 440ml - £1.59 · Fierce Beer – Cerveza Lager, 4%, 4 x 330ml - £4.99 · Fierce Beer – Statelines WC IPA, 6.2%, 440ml - £1.99 · Fierce Beer - Pacificana NZ, IPA, 6.2%, 440ml - £1.99 · Loch Lomond – Bonnie & Clyde WC IPA, 4.5%, 440ml - £1.89 Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad · Loch Lomond – Helles Glen New World Pilsner, 5.2%, 440ml - £1.89 · Loch Lomond – Zoom Time NEIPA, 4.5% 440ml, £1.89 · Loch Lomond – Lost in Mosaic New World IPA, 5%, 440ml - £1.89 · Anti E – Hazy Guava IPA, 5%, 440ml - £1.89 To enter, customers are invited to email their submissions, including photos or videos to scottishcompetition@
