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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Stig E
Meget godt utvalg i ØL
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Riesling

Riesling has spent years shaking off the idea that it's always sweet. In reality, it can be bone dry or lusciously sweet, but every great Riesling shares the same bright acidity and remarkable ability to reflect where it was grown. It's one of the most food-friendly grapes in the world and a favourite of sommeliers for good reason.

Riesling is one of the world’s most distinctive and versatile white grape varieties, celebrated for its purity, acidity and remarkable ability to reflect terroir. Originally associated with Germany and the steep river valleys of the Mosel and Rheingau, Riesling is now grown across regions such as Alsace, Austria, Australia and cooler-climate areas worldwide, producing wines that range from bone dry and mineral to richly sweet and intensely age-worthy.

The grape is especially known for its bright natural acidity and highly aromatic profile. Depending on climate, soil and residual sugar levels, Riesling can show flavours ranging from lime, green apple and white peach to jasmine, honey, petrol and wet stone minerality. Cooler climates tend to produce leaner and more citrus-driven styles, while warmer regions can create broader wines with riper stone fruit and richer texture.

Our Riesling range focuses on expressive growers producing wines with balance, freshness and regional identity, from dry mineral Riesling and textured Alsace styles to off-dry bottles and lower-intervention expressions. Alongside classic producers, the collection also includes organically farmed and minimal intervention wines chosen for purity, tension and drinkability.

Expect flavours of citrus, orchard fruit, white flowers, herbs and mineral freshness alongside wines that pair brilliantly with seafood, spice-driven dishes, pork and Asian cuisine. Whether you prefer crisp dry Riesling or more textured and gently off-dry styles, Riesling remains one of the most refreshing, food-friendly and age-worthy white wine categories in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Riesling taste like?

Riesling typically shows flavours of lime, green apple, peach, white flowers and mineral notes, often with bright acidity and aromatic freshness.

Is Riesling sweet or dry?

Riesling can be made in styles ranging from bone dry to very sweet. Many modern Rieslings are dry or only slightly off-dry with refreshing acidity balancing any sweetness.

Does Riesling age well?

Yes. Riesling is one of the world’s best white grape varieties for ageing, often developing honeyed, petrol-like and complex mineral flavours over time.

What food pairs well with Riesling?

Riesling pairs especially well with seafood, spicy food, pork, Asian cuisine and dishes with fresh herbs thanks to its acidity and aromatics.

What is petrol character in Riesling?

Some aged Rieslings develop a distinctive aroma often described as petrol or kerosene. This is a natural characteristic prized in many mature Riesling wines.